About the role
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following position:
Casual Library Assistant – Prince Albert
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Competition Code: 2501 100P LIB Aug 31
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic student to join our library team as a Library Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to library patrons, assisting with book checkouts, locating materials, and providing basic computer assistance. Additionally, you will play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the library space.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will understand cataloguing of resources. Must understand how to navigate library sites, software with updated library software and coordinate borrowing schedules.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, highly motivated and the ability to work with individuals from various equity groups and with little supervision is required.
Location: Prince Albert, SK
Term: September 2025 to June 30, 2026
Deadline for receipt of applications: August 31, 2025
Please quote comp code when submitting resume to:
Robbie Walliser
917 – 22nd Street West
Saskatoon, SK. S7M 0R9
Telephone (306) 657-2264
Email: jobs@gdins.org
The Gabriel Dumont Institute has permission from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.
Please indicate in your cover letter if you are Métis.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
About Gabriel Dumont Institute
Mission Statement The mission of the Gabriel Dumont Institute is to promote the renewal and development of Métis culture through research; materials development, collection, and distribution; and the design, development, and delivery of Métis-specific educational programs and services.
Values Gabriel Dumont Institute's values are the foundation of all our interactions with students, clients, faculty, staff, the Métis community, and the general public.
Culture Métis culture is a critical feature of all GDI programming. The institute is a conservator of Métis history and culture, a national leader in Michif-language initiatives, and a trusted source for those seeking Métis-specific information throughout the world.
Quality GDI provides high quality programming, resources, and services to the Métis community. All GDI staff work toward our Métis-specific mandate. Professionalism and highly-qualified staff are key strengths that contribute to the successful delivery of the institute's culturally-specific education and training programs.
Respect Relationships are built on respect and trust. GDI approaches interactions with students, clients, community members, the public, our partners, and stakeholders respectfully and with understanding. GDI offers a welcoming environment in which people feel at home, respected, believed in, and capable.
Responsiveness GDI is responsive to clients, to labour market needs, and to communities. The institute participates in a variety of needs assessment processes, which provide both proper and timely training in Métis communities. Meeting student needs is a key priority of GDI.
Accountability GDI has built considerable credibility throughout our history and has developed positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, Métis communities, and governments. GDI will remain accountable and transparent to our partners and stakeholders, including funders, staff, students, and the Métis community.
About the role
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following position:
Casual Library Assistant – Prince Albert
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
Competition Code: 2501 100P LIB Aug 31
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic student to join our library team as a Library Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to library patrons, assisting with book checkouts, locating materials, and providing basic computer assistance. Additionally, you will play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the library space.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will understand cataloguing of resources. Must understand how to navigate library sites, software with updated library software and coordinate borrowing schedules.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility, highly motivated and the ability to work with individuals from various equity groups and with little supervision is required.
Location: Prince Albert, SK
Term: September 2025 to June 30, 2026
Deadline for receipt of applications: August 31, 2025
Please quote comp code when submitting resume to:
Robbie Walliser
917 – 22nd Street West
Saskatoon, SK. S7M 0R9
Telephone (306) 657-2264
Email: jobs@gdins.org
The Gabriel Dumont Institute has permission from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.
Please indicate in your cover letter if you are Métis.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
About Gabriel Dumont Institute
Mission Statement The mission of the Gabriel Dumont Institute is to promote the renewal and development of Métis culture through research; materials development, collection, and distribution; and the design, development, and delivery of Métis-specific educational programs and services.
Values Gabriel Dumont Institute's values are the foundation of all our interactions with students, clients, faculty, staff, the Métis community, and the general public.
Culture Métis culture is a critical feature of all GDI programming. The institute is a conservator of Métis history and culture, a national leader in Michif-language initiatives, and a trusted source for those seeking Métis-specific information throughout the world.
Quality GDI provides high quality programming, resources, and services to the Métis community. All GDI staff work toward our Métis-specific mandate. Professionalism and highly-qualified staff are key strengths that contribute to the successful delivery of the institute's culturally-specific education and training programs.
Respect Relationships are built on respect and trust. GDI approaches interactions with students, clients, community members, the public, our partners, and stakeholders respectfully and with understanding. GDI offers a welcoming environment in which people feel at home, respected, believed in, and capable.
Responsiveness GDI is responsive to clients, to labour market needs, and to communities. The institute participates in a variety of needs assessment processes, which provide both proper and timely training in Métis communities. Meeting student needs is a key priority of GDI.
Accountability GDI has built considerable credibility throughout our history and has developed positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, Métis communities, and governments. GDI will remain accountable and transparent to our partners and stakeholders, including funders, staff, students, and the Métis community.