Library Associate, Public Services

•  Library Technician Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience providing customer service, especially in a library setting
  
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications, computers, mobile devices and familiar with current digital technology trends and social media applications
  
• Demonstrated experience with technology instruction to support a wide variety of devices, platforms and applications
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage members of the public
  
• Ability to retain extensive detailed knowledge and to work with sustained alertness and thoroughness required
  
• Ability to perform tasks using independent judgement and initiative within established organizational policies and procedures
  
• Ability to speak languages, other than English, that are prevalent in the community is an asset. Ability to speak French is an asset
  
• A valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a vehicle
  
• A Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening is required and is a condition of employment

To protect our community and our fellow staff members, Barrie Public Library has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff, as a condition of employment. All Library staff must be double-vaccinated, unless they have been granted a medical exemption or accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Proof of double-vaccinated status will be required on the first day of employment. A copy of the Library’s policy is available upon request.