Job Number: J0926-0997
Job Title: Library Technician (Temporary Contract)
Job Type: Temp FT, Support
Campus: Any College Campus/Hybrid
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Pay Range: $38.09 - $44.04/Hour
Pay Band: Support H
Hours/Week: 35
Shift Schedule: Shift rotation between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Open Positions: 1
Date Posted: September 29, 2026
Closing Date: October 6, 2026
Contract Dates: Until February 2027Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Library Services, the successful incumbent provides high quality Library & Learning Centre services as a primary point of contact for library users in person, by phone and online (e.g. email, virtual chat, video conferencing platforms).
ResponsibilitiesLibrary services
- Provides information services for Library users, including quick and in-depth reference for students, faculty, staff and community borrowers; conducts reference interviews to determine user information needs and identify relevant information sources
- Locates information by conducting searches of the online catalogue and discovery layer, specialized research databases, and other internet sources
- Provides general library orientation and information literacy one-on-one to library users including demonstrating the use of library research tools, services and software applications (e.g. learning management system, MS Office and online booking systems)
- Performs circulation transactions using an automated integrated Library Services Platform, including registering clients, signing materials in and out, placing holds, collecting fines and payment for lost materials
Learning Centre services
- Facilitates the delivery of peer tutoring services; identifies peer tutoring requirements in each program area
- Recruits, interviews and recommends peer tutors for hiring
- Assists individual students to identify their respective tutoring needs
Technical Services and Operations
- Prepares materials for cataloguing and processing
- Maintains files, records, statistics and lists
- Processes materials for the collection
- Conducts a variety of collection maintenance duties including shelving and shifting
Other
- Promotes and markets the Library and Learning Centre services including participating in orientation days and service fairs, creating and installing virtual and physical displays, developing presentations, print and online flyers/posters, videos and social media posts
- Supports new library initiatives and services (e.g. e-Reserves, makerspace and emerging technology, copyright, open educational resources, archives and special collections)
- Participates on various Library, Learning Centre, College and external committees as assigned
Qualifications/Experience - 2-year CAAT Library and Information Technician diploma required
- 4-year post-secondary degree, or equivalent education and work experience is an asset
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in a library in a public service environment, performing duties such as: information literacy support, including reference and information services in a variety of subject areas, library orientation, circulation and library support/technical services; experience working in the post-secondary or similar work environment Experience providing reference and information services using online and print reference sources
- Proven customer service skills, including the ability to resolve difficult situations to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions
- Demonstrated oral and written English language communications skills
- Experience with electronic and online resources and emerging library technologies
- Computer proficiency (e.g. familiarity with Office 365, Microsoft Teams and video-conferencing platforms, cloud-based tools and software)
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment with students, staff and faculty
- Embraces and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and principles in the workplace
Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers
Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.
When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and
must be submitted online by October 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job J0926-0997. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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