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Job Description
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) in partnership with home and Church is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centred individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 37000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools 10 secondary schools and 3 continuing education facilities serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington Halton Hills Milton and Oakville.
We encourage all applicants to view our Careers website for more information about our Board.
Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Manager Library Services and the supervision of the School Principal the Librarian is to provide the school community with an enriched library environment and experience containing a wide variety and range of materials and programming that will encourage the development of critical thinkers and effective users of information in all formats and media.
Qualifications / Experience
- Master of Library and Information Science degree from an accredited University or equivalent as determined by the Executive Officer Human Resources Services.
- The ability to develop organize and maintain a collective of library resources using specialized knowledge of library systems.
- Excellent reading writing organizational and communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in exposing students to a continuum of library and research skills.
- Knowledge of educational technologies and online learning environments.
- Understanding of concepts tools and methods used in collections assessment.
- Knowledge of electronic resource management software and integrated library systems/library services platforms.
- Commitment to respect the philosophy and traditions of Roman Catholic schools consistent with principles of equity and inclusive education in the performance of assigned duties.
- Related library experience.
- Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques protocols and strategies.
This position is covered by the A.P.S.S.P Collective Agreement.
Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire:
- an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening dated within the last six (6) months
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce that will foster the success and well-being of our students staff and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including but not limited to: First Nations Mtis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Special ConsiderationsPursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at or 1-. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
QuestionsIf you require assistance with ApplyToEducation please contact 1- or email
If you require additional information regarding this position do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) ator1-.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
