Communications Coordinator

Competition Number: J0425-0889
Position Title: Communications Coordinator
Position Number (Final): 00508448
Employee Group: Research, Grant & Contract
Job Category: Communications and Marketing
Department or Area: C2MC Institute
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Salary: $57,357.00 – $57,357.00/Year
Grade: 07 Review Salary Information Here
Hours per Week: 35
Job Type: Term
Length of term: 2 years
Shift: 7 Monday – Friday
Number Of Positions: 1
Date Posted: May 1, 2025
Closing Date: May 22, 2025

COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

About Queen’s University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Come work with us!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director of the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI), the Communications Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for implementing key components of C2MCI strategic communications initiatives. The Coordinator develops, implements, and measures the success of communications products (print, digital, and web) and supports planning and organization of internal and external initiatives designed to increase the profile of the C2MCI and enhance the institute’s external reputation. The Coordinator also provides administrative and planning support to the Managing Director, C2MCI.

The Coordinator will also have a dotted line reporting structure to the Director of Research Promotion and Strategic Initiatives and will work closely with communications colleagues within the Vice Principal Research (VPR) and University Relations (UR) portfolios to support the promotion of Queen’s Research Centres and Institutes (RCIs) to internal and external stakeholders. In collaboration with colleagues in the VPR and UR the incumbent will ensure that products follow Queen’s communications and visual identity guidelines.

As a key member of the C2MCI, the Coordinator will work closely with C2MCI, VPR and UR staff, cross-campus stakeholders, and external suppliers and vendors. The incumbent must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt accordingly as new priorities arise.

The schedule for this position will occasionally require the incumbent to work outside normal business hours, such as evenings and/or weekends. The job may occasionally require travel when conferences and other special events are outside Kingston and will need to adjust weekly work hours to meet program needs.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In consultation with the Managing Director, work with colleagues at the C2MCI and the research communications team, to research, recommend, write, edit, and proofread content for C2MCI research communication channels, including website, research stories, reports, social media, newsletter, print materials, PowerPoint presentations, and event collateral
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize data to support the C2MCI Managing Director in the development of documents, including briefings, speaking notes, presentations, reports, and strategic plans for the C2MCI and other special projects related to the promotion of Queen’s RCIs
• Support maintenance and updating of the C2MCI website and assigned RCIs digital platforms
• Create and design printed and digital marketing materials, adhering to Queen’s Visual Identity and Brand Standards
• Edit online event video recordings and publish post-event digital content
• In collaboration with colleagues, coordinate the organization around internal and external events, including booking event venues, formatting and layout of event agendas, promotion, and reporting on event outcomes
• In collaboration with colleagues, provide communications and organization support for the C2MCI annual general meeting and special events for Queen’s RCIs
• Coordinate with communications colleagues in VPR and University Relations to promote special events (e.g., public lectures)
• Liaise and book freelance photographers and videographers for events and other initiatives
• Provide administrative and planning support to the C2MCI Managing Director, as required. This may include scheduling meetings and arranging travel
• Undertake and implement special projects and other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree, preferably in Marketing or Communications, combined with previous experience (3-4 years) in communications, marketing, or a related field
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience writing for various audiences (internal and external) on various platforms, including web and social media
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, X, Bluesky, Instagram, and LinkedIn required.)
• Experience in graphic design and production with a familiarity of graphic/multi-media design tools and technologies (Canva and Adobe) considered an asset
• Experience with website management (web development considered an asset.)
• Knowledge of websites and social media best practices for usability, accessibility, and content delivery

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to coordinate large and complex projects
• Experience in a university setting with knowledge of university procedures, policies, regulations is considered a strong asset
• Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience
• Ability to provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence
• Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.
• Build relationships, trust and credibility
• Manage own work and may train and review the work of work study students and/or volunteers
• Contribute to setting work priorities and direction, supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives
• Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans
• Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Draw logical conclusions and provide opinions and recommendations
• Commitment to principles of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups
• Willingness to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace

DECISION MAKING:

• Answer questions regarding communications strategies or redirect inquiries, as necessary.
• Make recommendations on communication strategies.
• Recommend best way to communicate complex scientific information to various audiences.
• Resolve problems as they arise and determine when to report on these actions to executives.
• Ensure proper documentation and coordination of activities, events, and communications

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca.

Job Summary

UFV seeks an innovative, dynamic, and service-oriented professional for the position of Student Engagement Librarian (“SE Librarian”), who will collaboratively develop, coordinate, and support engagement and outreach initiatives for students, including non-traditional students and those from underserved populations, to target and meet the unique needs and interests of each student group.

The position will work with their colleagues, campus departments and community partners to plan and implement innovative outreach efforts, targeted programming, and inclusive initiatives, engaging the university community while adapting and promoting student-centered library services that contribute to student success and retention.

Under the supervision of the University Librarian, the Student Engagement Librarian will participate in a wide range of activities, including information literacy instruction and research help consultations; decolonization initiatives; institutional committee meetings; collaborative and grant-funded projects; employee and student orientation; and the UFV Library Student Engagement Working Group (SEWG). Assists with other projects that will arise such as open education, digital humanities, archives, and professional development activities in keeping with their discipline in and outside the institution.

The Librarian will:

• Develop, deliver, and assess, in collaboration with colleagues, campus departments and community partners, effective library communications and outreach initiatives that increase undergraduate and graduate student awareness of library resources, facilities, services and events, enhancing the student experience and supporting learner success.
• Manage the Student Engagement Working Group including scheduling and managing meetings, liaising with Library and student groups, and managing membership.
• Liaise with campus departments to promote awareness of the library’s pivotal role as a crucial partner in facilitating student engagement, success, and learning.
• Collaborate closely with a team of librarians to ensure a cohesive and well-integrated outreach approach that leverages the collective expertise of the team.
• Advance the Library’s goals of information and digital literacies as core competencies.
• Work with the Library Access Services and Reference team to design and deliver a cohesive program of research help services, information literacy instruction, and collection-based solutions, integrating assessment measures of programs and student success.
• Work on the UFV Library Marketing Committee to support the marketing and promotional needs of the department.
• Act as liaison librarian for assigned subject areas; Organize events and programs which advocate library resources and services, providing outreach to incoming students and potential students as well as those students transitioning out.
• Connect and liaise with community partners to share expertise, promote the library, or participate in projects.

Qualifications

• ALA-Accredited Masters Degree in Library and Information or an international equivalent. Three years of Academic Library experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comprehensive information technology and digital literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work creatively and effectively as a member of a team.
• A high-level service commitment and flexibility and willingness to assume a variety of assignments.
• Ability to recognize, respect, and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships and engage in workplace culture.
• Ability to recognize and appreciate the contributions of colleagues.
• Committed to demonstrating respect for colleagues at every level by trusting in their abilities and knowledge to perform their roles and earning respect through meeting commitments.
• Models and demonstrates good communication through active listening and appreciative inquiry and open to providing and receiving timely, constructive feedback.
• Listens to, encourages, and expresses creative and innovative ideas. Open to experimenting with and improvising new ways of approaching processes, tasks, or problems.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC’s top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer.  Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee.  Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca.  Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Compensation:  $5,869.75 – $9,406.00/month

How To Apply

Please apply online through our Career Portal.

Application Deadline:  May 13, 2025

Position Title:  Videojournalist (French Services) 

Status of Employment:  Permanent 

Position Language Requirement:  English, French 

Language Skills:

English (Reading – B – Intermediate), English (Speaking – B – Intermediate), English (Writing – B – Intermediate), French (Reading – E – Exempt), French (Speaking – E – Exempt), French (Writing – E – Exempt) 

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:  2025-05-30 11:59 PM 
 

Your role

Get ready to embark on a career-defining experience! This position offers the chance to engage closely with communities and produce original digital storytelling.

ICI Radio-Canada Grand Nord is seeking a cross-platform videojournalist for our Iqaluit station in Nunavut. The working language is French, and the office is located inside the CBC North building in Iqaluit. You bring an understanding of the challenges inherent in the Far North, life within isolated communities and the demands of occasional independent work, demonstrating strong resilience. 

Your role will be to cover territorial news and current affairs as well as the issues that matter to residents of Canada’s Far North. You will tell a wide range of stories, touching on the environment, the economy, politics, social and Indigenous issues, and the French-speaking community. Adopting a collaborative approach, you will attend assignment meetings with CBC North and share gathered information with colleagues from the English network. 

You will be expected to travel across the territory and file for all editorial platforms (web, radio and digital). Your primary focus will be on posting your stories and contributing articles, photos and videos to the ICI Grand Nord web page, as well as participating in Vidéojournal newscasts. Collaboration and close teamwork with ICI Grand Nord colleagues based in Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Kuujjuaq will also be essential.

You will pitch, research, write and present news items for our newscasts, as well as Radio-Canada’s interregional and national programming.

The successful candidate will be a creative idea generator who thrives on reporting breaking news as well as covering original or developing stories.

Key tasks:

• Attend daily assignment meetings.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts.
• Pitch and develop ideas for cross-platform stories.
• Write online articles.
• Develop a rapport with the CBC North team and local communities.
• Gather and research information on territorial issues and events.
• Arrange and conduct interviews.
   

****In addition to possessing the qualifications below, the ideal person may also be a cross-platform reporter willing to be trained as a videojournalist!

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a university degree plus three (3) years’ practical, relevant experience in the field
• Excellent writing, storytelling and interviewing skills on both digital and broadcast media
• Ease with live reporting
• Solid command of French (oral and written comprehension and communication) and strong proficiency in English (oral comprehension and communication)
• Knowledge of the Far North, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, Canadian politics and related issues is an asset
• High degree of cultural and historical sensitivity toward Nunavut
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and programming policies
• Ability to work with a variety of teams but also be a strong self-starter who can work alone as needed
• Critical mind
• Proven ability to work in a high-stress, tight-deadline environment
• Experience working on multiple stories simultaneously
• Understanding of the public broadcaster’s role and responsibilities
• Experience as a videojournalist is an asset
• Proficient knowledge of photography, video and editing tools and ability to use lighting kits is an asset
• Valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company
• Familiarity with in-house production tools is an asset (Dalet, MediaCentral, iNews, Scoop, Hindenburg, Adobe Premiere, Avid)

Note: Please provide a link to your online demo and articles.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

101-350 Queen Elizabeth Way, Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 2H0 

Number of Openings:  1 

Work Schedule:  Full time

Please note that the language you are currently using to browse this site will become the base language for your account. This will include all CBC/Radio-Canada correspondence and documentation that may be sent to you from the CBC/Radio-Canada Talent Acquisition team. It is not possible to change your selection once the account has been created.

Job Title:  Special Collections Librarian for Book Science (Librarian III; CLTA)

Date Posted: 04/29/2025

Closing Date: 05/29/2025

Req ID: 42627

Job Category: Librarian – Contractually Limited Term Appointment

Faculty/Division: Library

Department: Rare Books & Spec Collections

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.

About the University of Toronto Libraries

The University of Toronto Libraries system is the largest academic library in Canada and is consistently ranked in the top ten among academic research libraries in North America. The system consists of 40 libraries located on three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This array of college libraries, special collections, and specialized libraries and information centres supports the teaching and research requirements of over 300 graduate programs, more than 70 professional programs, and about 700 undergraduate degree programs. In addition to more than 12 million volumes in 341 languages, the library system currently provides access to millions of electronic resources in various forms and over 31,000 linear metres of archival material. More than 150,000 new print volumes are acquired each year. The Libraries’ data centre houses more than 600 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes.

The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is home to one of the largest repositories of publicly accessible rare books, special collections, and archives in Canada. The print, manuscript, and archival collections are many and varied, reflecting the wide diversity of teaching and research conducted at the University of Toronto. The Fisher Library holds materials ranging from ancient papyrus fragments to contemporary artists’ books, with many manuscript and print traditions from around the world strongly represented. The extensive archival collections focus on the papers of Canadian authors and cultural figures. Areas of strength include Canadian history and literature, European literature and philosophy, Hebraica and Judaica, Theology, the history and art of the book, the history of science and medicine, history of leftist politics, labour, and social movements, Latin American studies, and Islamic manuscripts.

The Library provides research support and collections services to interdisciplinary projects fostering new scientific and global approaches to medieval book history and literary studies; digital text editing and computational approaches to humanities research; and library and archival methods. Book Science projects are interdisciplinary collaborations that surface hidden aspects of books’ histories, materials, structures, texts, and accretions over time through the application of technologies and methods developed in the natural, computational, conservation and other sciences. Examples might include the use of multispectral imaging to recover faded or erased text in a water-damaged manuscript; the collection of loose peptides from the surface of a page to determine the animal species of a parchment document using mass spectrometry; the use of micro-computed tomography to study a book’s internal structure; spectral analyses to characterize the chemical signatures of a range of inks and pigments; or the training of a machine learning algorithm to read a digitized document written in an under-resourced language.

Position description: 

The University of Toronto Libraries seeks a highly organized, flexible, and innovative Special Collections Librarian to work in the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library to support various Book Science projects, including the Mark Andrews Hub for Book Science and the Hidden Stories Project and ITS at the University of Toronto Libraries. The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, and will work collaboratively with a team of archivists, librarians, and staff.

The Special Collections Librarian for Book Science will be responsible for developing and coordinating services, communications, and outreach in support of current scientific and digital scholarly projects for a wide range of researchers, scholars, scientists, and technical staff involved in Book Science. Acting as a project liaison and coordinator for Book Science within the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, the incumbent will oversee the planning and execution of scalable and sustainable digital and scientific projects, documentation, and procedures designed to advance Book Science scholarship and practice, both in the library and in support of ongoing initiatives across the University of Toronto.

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide leadership in setting project goals and timelines in close consultation with project participants.
• Coordinate project planning and execution, ensuring that technical project specifications and requirements meet objectives.
• Create and maintain ongoing project documentation and communications initiatives for project partners and collaborators.
• Oversee the development of policies and services to encourage public and student engagement with Book Science initiatives.
• Explore AI and machine learning technologies to improve internal workflows for metadata creation and web accessibility standards.
• Assist in coordinating data and research management workflows.
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, librarians, staff, students, donors, and members of the public.
• Provide advanced instruction including lectures, workshops, and seminars on Book Science topics.
• Create and update original catalogue records for print and manuscript materials in connection with the project.
• Collaborate with organizers of upcoming library exhibitions to identify opportunities to integrate project initiatives as appropriate.
• Work closely with archivists and librarians, as well as provide public service, research, and educational support to meet the growing needs of a diverse community of faculty, scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, and members of the public.
• Participate in library and other committees as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:  

• A degree from an accredited Master’s level program in library and information studies
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of digital project management in a library setting
• Relevant technical skills, including facility with web technologies, applicable data and metadata standards, and open-source repository and data curation frameworks
• Familiarity with best practices in information design for the production of scholarly digital projects
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of special collections librarianship with a strong user focus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• A strongly collaborative team orientation
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively and innovatively in teams that encompass a range of professional roles and knowledge to produce effective and creative technical solutions to develop innovative resources
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively in a fluid and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of technology in library services and how technological choices and policies impact diverse user communities
• Instruction and curriculum development experience and skills
• Technical writing and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Educational background in the humanities
• Experience in developing grant applications and managing grant-funded work
• Project management qualifications and supervisory experience
• Experience in technical project management
• Familiarity with concepts important to user groups such as scholarly communications, research data management, instructional technology, open access and/or effective and ethical use of AI

Salary and Terms of Appointment:  

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian III level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB III: $102,023 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire andqualifications)

This appointment is for a two-year contract with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2025.

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

Additional information:

Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.

How to Apply:

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please attach a single electronic file into the “Resume” Field. (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 42627.

Application deadline:  May 29, 2025

The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

University of Toronto Library System: http://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/

University of Toronto: https://people.utoronto.ca/

Policies for librarians: https://people.utoronto.ca/policies/

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

University of Toronto Libraries’ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement:

https://www.library.utoronto.ca/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-statement

University of Toronto Libraries’ Anti-Racism Statement:

https://www.library.utoronto.ca/anti-racism-statement

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Job Summary

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced library professional to oversee front-line services as the Supervisor, Main Library. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated team at the Main Library to ensure exceptional customer service delivery and help shape the evolving library experience through continuous improvement, training, and community engagement. Someone who is passionate about libraries, dedicated to providing meaningful customer interactions and ready to take on the next step in their leadership journey. Does this sound like you?

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a team of Library Assistants including hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure high-quality customer service by resolving escalated customer issues and maintaining effective communication with staff.
• Coordinate operational needs of the physical space, including displays, accessibility, furniture planning, and technology implementation.
• Provide system-wide staff training on library management system (Sierra)
• Work to maintain positive relationships within the neighbouring community to promote library supports and services.
• Serve as Person in Charge (PIC) at the Main Library

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2-year college diploma plus 2 years of practical working experience in a library. Library-specific education is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of people supervisory experience, including task delegation, performance coaching and providing feedback.
• Previous scheduling experience is an asset. Strong attention to detail is required and essential for ensuring a high level of accuracy on all scheduling tasks.
• Proven excellence in communication, customer service, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and decision-making skills with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities. Ability to make sound judgement in unexpected situations.
• Proficiency with emerging technology tools and ability to quickly adapt to new technology.

Schedule

The regular schedule will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., alternating Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m

Schedules are subject to change. The ability to work at any library location is required.

Salary/Wage/Benefits

The starting wage is $70,252 per year (level F).

Group benefits and OMERS pension are provided. Full-time permanent staff are entitled to paid vacation time, sick time, personal time and appointment time. WPL offers a casual work environment, support for professional development and your birthday off with pay!

Compensation: $70,252 per year

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume by May 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. through the online application form on our website

Job Summary

Job Title: Research & Digital Initiatives Librarian (Librarian I/II Contractually-Limited Term Appointment)

Date Posted: 04/24/2025

Closing Date: 05/25/2025

Req ID: 42646

Job Category: Librarian – Contractually Limited Term Appointment

Faculty/Division: U of T Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Library Rsrch & Digital Initiatives

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.

About the University of Toronto Libraries

The University of Toronto Libraries system is the largest academic library in Canada and is consistently ranked in the top ten among academic research libraries in North America. The system consists of 40 libraries located on three university campuses: St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This array of college libraries, special collections, and specialized libraries and information centres supports the teaching and research requirements of over 300 graduate programs, more than 70 professional programs, and about 700 undergraduate degree programs. In addition to more than 12 million volumes in 341 languages, the library system currently provides access to millions of electronic resources in various forms and over 31,000 linear metres of archival material. More than 150,000 new print volumes are acquired each year. The Libraries’ data centre houses more than 600 servers with a storage capacity of 1.5 petabytes.

The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is a growing campus on the eastern edge of Scarborough with over 13,000 full and part-time undergraduate students and a growing graduate student body. The UTSC Library is integrated into the UTL system but operates independently, developing its own services and programs. We value creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm for developing meaningful experiences for our students and faculty.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Librarian, Research & Digital Initiatives, the Research & Digital Initiatives Librarian will provide consultations and project support as part of a dynamic team that provides a growing range of research services across the full research cycle. The Research & Digital Initiatives Librarian will work alongside other staff and librarians in the Digital Scholarship Unit providing high-quality work stewarding research excellence on campus.

Other responsibilities are as follows:

• Support the development of digital humanities at U of T Scarborough, including but not limited to work with the library’s Emerging Professionals program and our digital collections infrastructure (Islandora).
• Lead and support projects, particularly associated with special digital collections and our digital collections infrastructure.
• Support innovative services to enhance research and academic excellence at the University.
• Conduct outreach in physical and virtual settings collaborating with campus partners, local community groups, and national and international partners.
• Engage in professional development, committees, and other scholarly activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library, archival or information science from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with academic research processes, including the research lifecycle and the way the library supports and stewards research
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of technology in library services and resources and the impact on diverse user communities, including recent developments in high-impact fields such as AI.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and ability to innovate and adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly on digital scholarship projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and execution in a digital scholarship environment.
• Familiarity with one or more content management systems/repository systems common in libraries.
• Experience using one or more programming languages such as Bash or Python.

Salary and Terms of Appointment:

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I/II level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $76,403; LIB II: $79,720 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). This appointment is for one year with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

Additional information:

Librarians at the University of Toronto are members of the University of Toronto Faculty Association.

How to Apply:

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please attach a single electronic file into the “Resume” Field. (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 42646.

Application deadline:  May 25, 2025

The University of Toronto Libraries thanks all applicants but will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

University of Toronto Library System: http://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/

University of Toronto: https://people.utoronto.ca/

Policies for librarians: https://people.utoronto.ca/policies/

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

University of Toronto Libraries’ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Statement:

https://www.library.utoronto.ca/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-statement

University of Toronto Libraries’ Anti-Racism Statement:

https://www.library.utoronto.ca/anti-racism-statement

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Compensation

Minimum salary: LIB I: $76,403; LIB II: $79,720 (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications)

How To Apply

Please apply online:  https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Research-&-Digital-Initiatives-Librarian-%28Librarian-III-Contractually-Limited-Term-Appointment%29-ON/591661417/

Job Summary

Job Opportunity: Library Director, Westlock Intermunicipal Libraries

Location: 1-10007-100 Ave, Westlock, AB T7P 2H5

Application Deadline: Monday, May 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM

Location: Westlock, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Salary: Full-Time: $75,000/year (probationary), health benefits after 3 months or Part-Time: $48.50-$61.25/hour (based on experience and negotiated workload)

Westlock Intermunicipal Libraries (WIL) is seeking a professional and dynamic Library Director to lead our library system serving the Town of Westlock, Westlock County, and the Village of Clyde. With three locations and a service population of 13,000, WIL is a proud member of the Yellowhead Regional Library and supported by a dedicated volunteer society. To learn more about Westlock Libraries, visit westlocklibrary.ca.

This position offers flexibility—whether you’re seeking full-time leadership or part-time, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update organizational policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Develop annual budgets for Board approval and oversee monthly expenditures.
• Liaise with community and library-related organizations.
• Recruit, develop, support, and rationalize staff consistent with organizational policies.
• Oversee the selection/de-selection, circulation, use and sharing of all library collections.
• Manage the practices related to membership within the YRL and TRAC systems.
• Ensure the maintenance of all library services and facilities.
• Ensure the promotion of a safe workplace, the security of staff and patrons and adherence to health, safety, and all other personal and privacy regulations.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master of Library and Information Studies.
• Progressive management and leadership experience in a public library setting.
• Strong communication, financial and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of public library governance and systems.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of policy governance, library principles, basic accounting, fiduciary and leadership and management skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transportation.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and Fiscal Acuity
• Community Engagement and Customer-service focussed
• Team Building and Staff Development

Compensation: $75,000/year

How To Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to the WIL Personnel Committee at westlocklibraryboard@gmail.com by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a 0.8FTE two-year term librarian position. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and flexible individual with the appropriate skills and qualifications to work collaboratively as part of a rapid evidence synthesis (RES) team. As a RES librarian, the incumbent works as part of this RES team comprised of a coordinator, research scientists, and one other librarian. The RES team is a new initiative, which is a partnership of University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority, supported by the Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research.

Reporting to the Dean through the Assistant Dean, Research Support Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

·         Developing the RES initiative literature search methods and workflows in collaboration with the other RES librarian

·         Participating in reference interviews for assigned reviews

·         Performing comprehensive literature searches of published and grey literature to fulfill the evidence needs for review requests

·         Performing literature search updates at indicated intervals for living reviews

·         Completing evidence search reports to be sent to the assigned research scientist for assigned reviews

·         Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of evidence synthesis and expert searching

·         Providing consultation and training to research teams on evidence synthesis literature search methodology

·         Ongoing assessment of the expert searcher services

·         Engaging with other knowledge synthesis activities (e.g., training, instruction) in the library

·         Contributing to the strategic priorities of the Research Support Services division

Qualifications

An ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree or international equivalent is required for this appointment.

We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate knowledge and experience in some, but not all, of the areas listed below. Candidates who are excited about this role are encouraged to apply.

·         demonstrated experience with knowledge synthesis review search strategy development, implementation, and documentation

·         demonstrated experience conducting systematic review searches in databases such as OVID MEDLINE/PubMed, OVID EMBASE, CAB Abstracts, Web of Science, Scopus; other databases via platforms such as EBSCOhost, ProQuest

·         knowledge of methodologies, guidelines, standards and best practices of evidence synthesis and expert searching

·         demonstrated experience providing reference or research assistance and instruction/training in an academic, research, or clinical environment

·         demonstrated experience using and/or training others in evidence synthesis project management tools, such as Covidence, DistillerSR, Rayyan, or others

·         demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability

·         demonstrated experience collaborating with colleagues to problem-solve and share knowledge, with a commitment to team efforts and service excellence

About Saskatoon

Saskatoon is situated along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. Saskatoon is a vibrant, livable city known for its natural beauty, friendly community, and diverse cultural and leisure offerings. Although Saskatoon is the largest urban centre in the province with a population of over 300,000 its residents enjoy short commute times and some of the lowest apartment rental and housing prices in the country.

About the University of Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada, and is home to world-leading research in areas of global importance, such as water and food security and infectious diseases. Guided by our University Plan: The University the World Needs, we work together across disciplines and with our communities to find creative solutions to the most pressing global challenges. USask has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000.

About the University Library

As one of Canada’s leading research libraries, the University Library serves as the intellectual hub of USask, providing resources, services, and spaces that facilitate inquiry, discovery, and knowledge creation. Our Strategic Framework focuses on building scholars and decolonizing the library. The University Library is committed to developing welcoming, responsive, and accessible services and resources to support our diverse clientele, with a strategic focus on Indigenous peoples.

The University Library has a robust digital library and is physically distributed across six locations on campus to support the learning, teaching, and research communities. We are structured in four functional divisions: Collections and Discovery, Learning and Curriculum Support, Research Support Services, University Archives and Special Collections. For more information, visit the University Library website.

The University Library values a diverse employee complement in the broadest sense and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, the University Library encourages applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Salary bands for this position for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows: Assistant Librarian: $89,983 to $107,323; Associate Librarian: $107,323 to $128,131; Librarian: $128,131 to $155,875, prorated to 0.8 FTE. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Assistant level. Starting salary will be calculated from the base salary with consideration given for previous librarian experience.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit, via email and preferably as a single PDF, a cover letter highlighting qualifications, accomplishments, and a detailed curriculum vitae to:

Charlene Sorensen
Interim Dean, University Library
University of Saskatchewan
Email: library.jobs@usask.ca

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin May 20, 2025; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.