About Us

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-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 36,000 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.

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Job Summary

This is a full-time, thirty-five (35) hour per week position with duties effective immediately.

Under 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.

Vacancy Status

Replacement

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.

• 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

Equity and Inclusion

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, Métis, 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 Considerations

Pursuant 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 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Questions

If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.

If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.