Library Technician I

1 year Term - Part-Time

Regina Campus

First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) invites applications for the position Library Technician I for the Regina Campus, 1-year Term position from July 7, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

The Organization:
The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving, protecting, and interpreting First Nations people's history, language, culture, and artistic heritage. FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.

The First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.

FNUniv’s values include wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality.

Duties:
The successful candidate will have working knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system and subject headings, integrated library systems, Microsoft applications, and be familiar with full text and abstract databases.

Reporting to the Librarian, the Library Technician I is responsible for, but not limited to:

• providing confidential library support to all patrons of our organization;
• helping to maintain daily circulation services, statistics, and maintaining the reserve shelf and readings;
• implementing library policies;
• assisting students and faculty with usage of online resources, including our LMS;
• under the direction of the Librarian, assisting with creation of student resources using LMS authoring tools
• familiarity and ability to assist students with proper essay formatting;
• promoting the library to the local campus;
• shelving and shelf reading;
• assisting with interlibrary loans;
• basic reference queries regarding the First Nations University of Canada library, and answering simple reference questions; and
• other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Library Technician diploma (2-year diploma), and at least 3-5 years of library experience. A combination of education and library experience may also be considered.

Successful candidates should have experience with LMS authoring tools such as RISE 360 and UR Courses/Moodle.

CUPE Pay Grade 8 – $25.64 – 28.68 per hour

Closing Date: June 27, 2024.

Start Date: July 7, 2025 (negotiable)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.fnuniv.ca.

The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed to Human Resources by email at humanresources@firstnationsuniversity.ca.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.