Library Assistant, Resources Sharing and Shipping/Receiving

Carleton University, Canada

Updated: 4 days ago
Deadline: 13/05/2024; 13/05/24


Career Development Assignment (CDA):

The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.


If you are an internal applicant, please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacancy. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration at this time. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

As one of the 2023 Top 100 Employers in Canada and one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for nine consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Library Facilities & Procurement and receiving guidance from the Facilities and Projects coordinator, and Access Services Librarian, the incumbent is responsible for the shipping, receiving and mail function for the Library. This includes pick-up, sorting and distribution of all mail and deliveries for and in the Library. Preparing and packaging out-going items for Inter-library Loans and other Library departments.

The incumbent is responsible for deliveries and retrieval of the physical collection from the Storage Facility. The incumbent also supports the work of the Access Services team in relation to the resource sharing and the fulfillment function. Performs Library facilities related functions, and other related duties as required.


Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Working with a team and independently, they must be able to manage time, organize their work, communicate well and deal tactfully, efficiently and effectively with people.
• Able to cope with high volume workload, while paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Knowledge of Library policies, services and procedures and knowledge of building maintenance operations.
• Thorough knowledge of the campus and Library operations.
• Ability to operate a forklift and lift, push or carry up to 75lbs.


Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• 2 years of post secondary education, preferably completion of a 2-year Library and Information Technician diploma from a recognized community college, or two years of progression towards a university degree.
• Three years of related experience, including Library/Warehouse/forklift operation experience.


HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.


Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.


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