Senior Librarian, Technical Services

Website Greater Victoria Public Library

Job Summary

This union position reports to and is accountable to the Coordinator, Collections and Technical Services and is responsible for the operation of the Cataloguing section and coordinating the provision of cataloguing, acquisitions, and digital collections for the library system.

Details

  • Work schedule: Line 5, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements.
  • Evening and weekend work may be required.
  • Please find a copy of the job description here.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.

The successful candidate is required to provide satisfactory police information.

Compensation
The hourly rate for this unionized position starts at $54.81

How To Apply

Please follow the instructions on the Careers page at www.gvpl.ca.

Applicants must meet the required qualifications (education and experience, skills, knowledge, and ability) as noted in the job description to be considered for a position.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate on the application how their education and experience meets the qualifications as noted in the job description. The application should also include professional development taken to date.

Applicants should provide relevant work experience as noted in the job description.

Note: applicants may be required to submit verification of education.

Applicants may be asked to provide a demonstration of their skills and abilities in addition to an interview; details will be provided to applicants in advance to allow time for preparation.

If you are ready to make a positive career change that will provide you with the opportunity to truly make a difference, please:

  • Email your resume to pccareers@gvpl.ca.
  • Quote “2026-57E Senior Librarian, Technical Services” in the subject line of your email.
  • Complete the Job Application Form by using the link provided below.

Link: 2026-57E Senior Librarian, Technical Services – Job Application Form

Applications will be accepted until 12 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Only complete applications will be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants considered for interviews will be contacted.

To apply for this job please visit www.gvpl.ca.