LIBRARY ASSISTANT IV (Competition #FTE22-05)

The Cochrane Public Library is looking for a vibrant, engaged, library loving individual to work as a Library Assistant.

Job Description: The Library Assistant IV provides a full range of customer service with a focus on the planning and delivery of children’s programming, along with membership services, information and readers’ services, technical services, general programming and engagement activities in the library and the community, and various other related duties.

Education and Experience Required:
• Undergraduate degree with related programming and customer service experience and/or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience
• Early Childhood Development diploma and/or related experience are strong assets
• One to two years of customer service experience, previous library experience is preferred
• Demonstrated experience and skills related to the planning and execution of large programs &/or events
• Proven ability and willingness to network, build relationships within the community, and seek opportunities for external grants and sponsorships is essential, along with an overall knowledge of the Cochrane and Rocky View County communities
• Self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and demands simultaneously
• Fluency in both verbal and written English communication
• Fluency in languages other than English an asset
• Advanced technological literacy skills
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check from the Police Service
• Valid Alberta driver’s licence (may be required); ability to satisfy insurance requirements

Schedule: This is a full-time permanent position with 40 set hours per week, to be initially scheduled as follows:

Week 1:

Sunday OFF

Monday 9:00am-6:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am-6:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm

Thursday 11:30am-8:30pm

Friday 9:30am-6:30pm

Saturday OFF

Week 2:
Sunday OFF

Monday 9:00am-6:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am-6:00pm

Wednesday OFF

Thursday 11:30am-8:30pm

Friday 9:00am-6:00pm

Saturday 9:30am-6:30pm

Start date: To be determined

Compensation: $21.49 to $22.78 per hour

To Apply: Please apply via email with resume and cover letter to HR Manager hr@cochranepubliclibrary.ca

*Subject line of email should include Competition # quoted above
*Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted

Closing Date: This internal posting will close at 5pm on Friday, September 2, 2022