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Library Technician - 50% Regular (External Posting - for ESP Casuals/Terms)

The Library Technician provides technical and public services, including organizing, selecting, and circulating print and non-print materials. They also provide reference services and prepare support materials for units of study.

  • On-site
  • Ottawa, ON
  • Posted Aug 10, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 9, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

External Posting - applications from approved casual and term ESP employees and external candidates. (Regular (permanent) ESP employees must apply to the Internal posting) About the OCDSB: The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best. We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team: SCHOOL LIBRARY TECHNICIAN Location: Emily Carr Middle School Position Status: 50% Regular, Part-time Work Year: 10 months per year Hours of Work: 17.5 hours per week (specific schedule - to be determined) Affiliation: OSSTF District 25 - Educational Support Professionals (ESP) Salary Rate: $27.22 to $33.67 per hour (Level 5) Effective: August 24, 2026 Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal or designate, the Library Technician will provide technical and public services and perform other duties related to library operations such as organize, maintain, select, order, circulate print and non-print materials, provide reference services, research and prepare support materials for units of study, and perform public relations, supervisory and clerical activities. Qualifications Diploma in Library and Information Technician, and 1 to 2 years of library experience. Understanding of Cataloguing and classification systems. Research skills required; Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets and databases), ability to perform internet searches and use research tools. Experience operating and maintaining library software. Organizational skills required to schedule classes/small groups and prioritize concurrent tasks and deadlines. Interpersonal and communication skills required, including writing communication skills. The ability to use tact, judgment and diplomacy when dealing with staff, students, parents/volunteers. The ability to work in both English and French is an asset. Application Process Applications will be considered in accordance with the ESP Collective Agreement, in the following order: Applications from Regular full-time and part-time employees within ESP bargaining unit are given first consideration. (Internal Posting) Applications from term and casual employees within ESP bargaining unit are given 2nd consideration. (External Posting) Applications from External candidates (including Board employees that do not belong to this bargaining unit) will be considered only if applications from 1 & 2 have been exhausted. Vacancies are posted as Internal and External. Casual and Term employees must apply to the External posting. In accordance with the collective agreement, a newly hired regular employee is not eligible to accept another position (i.e. move positions) for a period of six (6) months. Evaluation & Assessment: In accordance with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's Administrative and Support Staff Selection Process, the evaluation and assessment of candidates will be completed using the following four (4) identified areas of performance: Organizational and Management Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Knowledge and Practice, as they relate to the duties, qualifications, knowledge and education outlined above. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment - In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants. OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity. If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to at any time. EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER

What you’ll do

The Library Technician provides technical and public services, including organizing, selecting, and circulating print and non-print materials. They also provide reference services and prepare support materials for units of study.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Library and Information Technician and have 1 to 2 years of library experience. Proficiency in computer applications and knowledge of cataloguing and classification systems are required.

Listed skills

  • OrganizationPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Cataloguing
  • Classification Systems
  • Research
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases
  • Internet Searching
  • Library Software
  • Organization
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Writing
  • Diplomacy

Job areas

  • Education
  • Administrative
  • Government & Public Sector

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 9, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
18 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level