Job Summary

LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY is looking for a skilled individual to join our team as:

Director – Communications and Development

This a permanent full-time opportunity

The London Public Library (Library) is seeking a dynamic, innovative, enthusiastic, leader to guide our Marketing & Communications (MarComm) and Fund Development (FD) departments in advancing the strategic priorities and goals of the organization.

Reporting to the CEO & Chief Librarian (CEO), and a member of the Library’s Executive leadership team, this position contributes to the achievement of the London Public Library‘s (Library) Purpose, Values, and Strategic Plan by providing leadership and oversight for the following primary functions related to communications and development:

DUTIES:

Marketing and Communications

• Responsible for management of 6 FTE in the Marketing and Communication Department
• Leads, executes and communicates a marketing strategy and annual business plan.
• Manages the Library’s brand.
• Ensures all marketing materials effectively communicate
• Library positioning and benefits according to the Library’s brand standards and marketing plan.
• Works in collaboration with the members of the Executive Team to leverage our brand and values.
• Oversees production of Library publications, presentation templates, and reports.
• Oversees Copy Centre and Graphic Arts production procedures and processes.
• Provides direction and strategy to members of the Executive Team and others on internal communication.
• Works in collaboration with the Director, IT, to oversee development and maintenance of the Library’s website, mobile site, and internal communication tools.
• Oversees all aspects of the user-interface and content posted to the Library’s website and internal communications tool.
• Oversees preparation of donor-centred fund development materials.
• Provides marketing and communications advice and input to strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring that the Library’s reputation and interests are safeguarded.
• Regularly provides input and occasional direct reporting of pertinent information requiring expertise to the Library Board.
• Ensures that staff and the Library Board have the knowledge and information required to meet their responsibilities.
   

Fund Development

• Responsible for management of 1.5 FTE in the Fund Development Department.
• With direction from the Executive Team, leads the design, development, implementation, evaluation and execution of all Library fundraising strategies
• Oversees the full scope of fund development activities, relating to the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of a portfolio of prospects and donors to the Library.
• Design and execute planned giving programs, capital, and comprehensive campaigns.
• Develop recognition programs to express honour and appreciation for the generosity and support of planned giving donors.
• Develops reports for internal use, including Board reports as requested.
• Complies with all reporting requirements and regulations to demonstrate commitment to accountability and transparency.
• Reports to constituencies the sources, uses and management of funds to preserve and enhance confidence in the organization.
• Leads organizational efforts to identify government and other grant funding opportunities and facilitate the application process when appropriate.
   

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a university education with courses in marketing or communication or equivalent.
• 8 years of progressive experience in managing a marketing and communications department at a not-for profit, preferably in an urban environment. Experience in public libraries is desired.
• Experience in fund development, managing fundraising campaigns, and donor relations.
• Knowledgeable about current trends, issues, concerns and practices in fund development.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong relationships with the local media.
• Proven success in building relationships in the community.
• Experience with digital communications and social networking.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with proven managerial skills and excellent people skills including management, negotiation and coaching.
• Proven track record in the areas of organizational leadership, strategic planning, operations management, service excellence, public relations, and partnership development.
• Proven track record of implementing continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success in project management, with excellent organization skills and the ability to effectively prioritize projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated level of professionalism and confidentiality with strong ethics.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage projects.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff, the public, elected officials, and public sector/government departments.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills, including public speaking ability.
• Excellent computer skills, including Office 365.
• Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
   

Working Hours:

• Usually work a standard 35-hour week.
• Occasional evening or weekend work (no shift or premium paid).
• This is an in-office position, work from home is currently not available,
• Available during non-working hours in case of media inquiries and/or emergencies.
   

This is an Excluded position from the Bargaining unit.

This position works 100% on site to be able to support the needs of the London Public Library.

Salary:

Level D:  $69.254 – $89.859 per hour. Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

Compensation: $69.254 – $89.859 per hour

How To Apply

Candidates are requested to submit a detailed resume outlining experience and qualifications by June 15, 2026

Please visit our website at: https://www.lpl.ca/

No phone calls please. If you encounter any technical issues, please contact human.resources@lpl.ca

The London Public Library will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes upon request consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA regulations.

Applicants for employment, who have been provided with a conditional offer of employment will be asked to provide, at his or her own expense, a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Police Information Check, as applicable.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Laurentian University Library and Archives invites applications for an existing one year limited-term contract librarian faculty position that will focus on French language services in the Faculty of Education and Health, and the Faculty of Arts. The preferred start date is August 1st, 2026 or as negotiated.

The French Language Services Librarian will:

• Provide virtual reference services in French.
• Provide specialized reference services in French in the assigned disciplines.
• Provide library instruction in French in the assigned disciplines.
• Revise and maintain Library & Archives website content in French.
• Actively engage in the development and maintenance of the library collection.
• Enhance and augment the online research skills tutorial in French.

In addition to active engagement and participation in librarianship, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in scholarly activity and university governance.

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association, or approved equivalent education and training acceptable for membership in the Corporation of Professional Librarians of Québec. A degree in the humanities, education, health or related field is an asset.
• Able to fluently communicate in French, both oral and written. English communication skills would be an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience with information resources and tools used in academic libraries generally.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective instructional activities and materials.
• Deep understanding of public service principles.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.

The personnel of the Library and Archives strive to support student learning and faculty teaching and research by developing rich library and archival collections, both physical and digital; by providing information literacy instruction and point-of-need assistance in a variety of formats; by maintaining safe and comfortable study spaces for individuals and groups; and by offering more specialized services around data, archival fonds, publications, and more. The Library and Archives service points include the J.N. Desmarais Library, the Laurentian University Archives, the Architecture Library, and the Education Resource Centre.

Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves over 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario.

Committed to its bilingual, tricultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of cross country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population 160,000). Laurentian University has close and productive ties to Science North, SNOLAB, NOSM University, Health Sciences North, and multiple post-secondary institutions.

Compensation:  $68,629.86

How To Apply

Application Requirements

A complete application includes the following:

• A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified below)
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact information for three references

The application package, inclusive of all documents, should be submitted electronically as a single PDF file to: Office of Provost and Vice-President Academic at academic-careers@laurentian.ca with the following subject line: Application for faculty position in the Department of the Library and Archives. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 8, 2026.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. (https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism).

The successful candidate will be part of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA). Candidates are encouraged to consult the Collective Agreement at www.lufappul.ca. The minimum salary for the rank of General Librarian set at $ 68,629.86, with additional increments awarded for relevant experience in accordance with the Laurentian University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information (pvpa@laurentian.ca). All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” in their cover letter. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Job Summary

Brandon University is seeking a dedicated and collegial librarian for a contract academic staff appointment as Systems Librarian, on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), for a 22-week period. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Systems Librarian will provide support in the administration, maintenance, and upgrades to core library systems.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer, maintain and support core library systems, including participating in Relais interlibrary loan system replacement, upgrade of Alma-Primo integrated library system to PrimoVE, and configuration refinements of the institutional repository, built in Arca/Islandora.
• Coordinate library web page development and renewal in consultation with Library, Communications and Information Technology Services personnel.
• Performing other duties related to library systems as needed to accomplish the goals of the library and the University, including digitization and preservation initiatives.
• Collaboration with peers in the evaluation and implementation of ethical AI-based ways of doing library research and managing library collections.
• Performing other professional duties as assigned by the Chief Information Officer through consultation with the incumbent.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have an MLIS degree or equivalent. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to these qualifications and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in management integrated library systems and electronic resources is a requirement for this position. Evidence of strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently and as a collegial part of the John E. Robbins Library team is required. Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Experience implementing, maintaining, or supporting ALMA, Primo, PrimoVE, EZProxy, Islandora, OCLC Worldshare ILL, Springshare products and/or WordPress is preferred. Experience in an academic library is preferred.

A second master’s degree is an asset. Knowledge of or experience with web design and/or UX design is an asset.

Compensation: $58.92/hour

How To Apply

Interested individuals are asked to submit a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three (3) references to:

Mr. Rainer Schira
John E. Robbins Library
Brandon University
Brandon, MB, Canada, R7A 6A9
Email: libraryjobs@brandonu.ca

It is strongly preferred that all these materials be submitted in one PDF document.

Application deadline: June 1, 2026 or until position is filled

Job Summary

Job Title:  Student Success Librarian (Librarian I; Contractually-Limited Term Appointment)

Date Posted: 05/04/2026

Closing Date: 06/04/2026

Req ID: 47029

Job Category: Librarian – Contractually Limited Term Appointment

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Library

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

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 (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is ranked in the top five among peer institutions in North America. The system comprises 40 libraries located across three university campuses: St.George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This diverse and extensive network of college libraries, special collections, and specialized information centres plays a pivotal role in supporting the teaching, scholarly, and research needs of nearly 100,000 students enrolled in a wide array of graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs.

The library system provides access to millions of resources in various formats, including electronic, print, audio-visual, data and geospatial materials. UTL also boasts impressive holdings of archival material and substantial digital collections, securely preserved in the libraries’ data centre. The staff at UTL are integral to the academic and scholarly enterprise, working closely with faculty and students to support their teaching, learning, and research requirements. They are subject matter experts; they are skilled in research data management, collections, statistics, GIS, metadata, digital preservation, scholarly communications, copyright, teaching, knowledge synthesis, open access and much more. Our work is grounded in our commitment to support equity, diversity, and inclusion. UTL continuously evolves to meet the changing academic priorities and pressures at the University and within the broader landscape of higher education.

The University of Toronto Mississauga Library

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is thirty-three kilometers west of the downtown St. George campus. Renowned for its natural beauty, the campus is situated next to the Credit River. The U of T Mississauga Library, located in the Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre (HMALC), is a leading, world-class library committed to providing students with an open and collaborative environment – one that embeds rich information and technology resources, integrates expert services into a dynamic and imaginative experience, and inspires and facilitates learning. The Library is a state-of-the-art teaching and learning centre that emphasizes people space. It includes a Learning Commons, two smart classrooms, an audio-video recording studio, a digitization studio, a digital exploration lab, the Li Koon Chun Finance Learning Centre and dedicated spaces for archives and special collections.

The Opportunity

The University of Toronto Mississauga Library invites applications from innovative and service-oriented librarians for the position of Student Success Librarian. The successful candidate will provide dynamic, engaging information literacy instruction in various subject areas as part of the Library’s instruction program. The successful candidate will also provide ongoing support for the Library’s reference and research services and co-curricular programming. The individual may assume selected temporary liaison librarian responsibilities if needed and will take on special student success projects related to teaching and reference, as assigned.

The successful candidate will:

•    Work closely with colleagues within the UTM Library and across the UTL system
•    Design, deliver and assess curriculum-embedded instruction across various subject areas in partnership with faculty and Library colleagues, with guidance and support from the Department Head, User and Learning Services
•    Support the Library’s in-person, online and chat-based reference and research services
•    Complete special student success projects related to teaching, reference, and co-curricular programming as assigned
•    Serve on library committees and working groups as necessary
•    Contribute to other Library projects or initiatives as assigned

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
·    Interest in teaching and learning in a library context
·    Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team
·    Strong presentation and communication skills
·    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
·    Knowledge of core academic library databases across multiple disciplines
·    Knowledge of emerging trends in machine learning and artificial intelligence applications within academic libraries

Preferred Qualifications 

•    Prior experience with reference and research services in a library context, preferably academic
•    Experience working with LibGuides, learning management system software, video and multimedia, or other teaching and learning software
•    Experience using Microsoft 365 including Excel and MS forms

Salary and Terms of Appointment:  

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Librarian I level, subject to review and experience. Minimum salary: LIB I: $83,080; (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). The expected salary is $83,080.  This is a one-year contractually-limited term appointment.

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, 47029.

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

University of Toronto Library System: https://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://library.utoronto.ca/policy/anti-racism-and-diversity-equity-and-inclusion

University of Toronto Libraries’ Anti-Racism Statement:

https://library.utoronto.ca/policy/anti-racism-and-diversity-equity-and-inclusion

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 https://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: $83,080; (Salary is dependent on rank at hire and qualifications). The expected salary is $83,080

How To Apply

Please apply online at:  https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississauga-Student-Success-Librarian-%28Librarian-I-Contractually-Limited-Term-Appointment%29-ON/602115017/

Job Summary

Collections Manager
Moose Jaw Public Library

All Moose Jaw Public Library employees share responsibility for upholding the Library’s mission, vision, and core values, including intellectual freedom, equitable access, community-centred service, reconciliation, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Head Librarian, the Collections Manager is an out-of-scope position that leads the development, organization, and stewardship of the Moose Jaw Public Library’s print, digital, and archival collections. This role ensures collections reflect community needs, support library programming, and preserve local heritage.

The Collections Manager provides professional leadership in collection development, acquisitions, cataloguing, digital resources, and archival management. The position works closely with public services and programming staff to support research, genealogy, and local history initiatives, and supervises staff responsible for materials handling and collections workflows. The role exercises professional authority within approved policies and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Collection Development

• Develop and maintain long-term collection strategies informed by community needs, usage data, and emerging trends
• Contribute to organizational planning related to collection priorities, digital access, and archival preservation
• Recommend updates to collection, cataloguing, and archival policies

Operational Collection Management

• Analyze collection performance and trends to recommend content priorities, format shifts, platform changes, and budget reallocations
• Select, evaluate, maintain, and deselect materials in all formats in accordance with established policies
• Oversee acquisitions, cataloguing, and deselection workflows
• Manage digital collections, including eResources, databases, and content platforms, ensuring effective access, accurate metadata, and policy alignment
• Collaborate with the Deputy Head Librarian to ensure digital collections support public service delivery, programming, and user experience goals

Archives & Local History

• Manage the organization, preservation, and accessibility of archival and local history materials
• Maintain finding aids, metadata records, and digital archives
• Lead staff in their assistance to researchers, historians, and community members with archival inquiries
• Ensure appropriate environmental, handling, and preservation practices are followed
• Identify and report facilities or safety issues affecting collections or archives, and participate in risk-mitigation planning

Staff Leadership

• Supervise assigned staff, including administration of the collective agreement
• Provide coaching, mentorship, performance evaluation, and professional development
• Deliver training related to materials handling, collections, and archives
• Foster a positive, team-oriented, service-focused workplace culture
• Promote accuracy, accountability, and service excellence

Collaboration & Public Service Support

• Work with the Deputy Head Librarian to support research, genealogy, and local history programs and services

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in committees and relevant professional organizations
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and organizational initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Librarian
   

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent
• Experience in collection development, cataloguing, metadata, and/or archival work
• Ability to obtain a clean criminal record check

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of collection development principles and metadata standards
• Knowledge of archival processing, preservation practices, and digital collection management
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong communication and research abilities

Key Competencies

• Collection Strategy & Analysis
• Cataloguing Expertise
• Archives & Preservation Knowledge
• Quality Assurance & Accuracy
• Staff Coaching & Specialist Leadership
• Data Management & Assessment
   

Pay Scale:

The salary range for this position is $66,000 – $ 77,000.  Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a pension, sick leave, and vacation.

Hours of Work: Permanent, Full-Time (36.5 hours/week) Monday to Friday; some evening & weekend work is occasionally required

Compensation:  $66,000 – $77,000

How To Apply

Please apply by email: gfisher@mjlibrary.ca by June 1, 2026

Job Summary
 

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Manager of Communications & Engagement, the Community Engagement Librarian – Youth develops and leads opportunities to engage children, youth, and families, expanding the Library’s reach and impact. This role focuses on understanding and responding to the diverse needs of the community, including Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, immigrants, and those facing accessibility barriers.

Community engagement includes designing and delivering in-person and virtual programs, events, and initiatives that educate, entertain, and enrich patrons’ lives. The role also involves gathering community feedback through surveys, research, and partnerships to inform service delivery.

The incumbent builds and maintains relationships with schools, civic agencies, and community organizations that support well-being and socio-economic development. This position may also participate in hiring, supervising, and training support staff.

In addition, the role provides reference, readers’ advisory, and customer account services in person, by phone, and online, while upholding established service standards. The incumbent contributes to a respectful, inclusive workplace aligned with Library policies and procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and support staff through coaching, scheduling, training, onboarding, and performance management.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and productive team environment.
• Support performance reviews in collaboration with the Manager.

Programming & Community Engagement

• Plan, deliver, evaluate, and promote seasonal programs and events (in-person and virtual).
• Lead outreach initiatives focused on underserved and historically marginalized populations.
• Build and sustain partnerships with schools, non-profits, and community organizations.
• Act as a liaison to coordinate outreach and community-based programming.
• Gather and analyze community feedback to inform services and programs.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in programming, outreach, and promotion.
• Explore and implement new service delivery approaches with internal and external partners.
• Prepare reports, evaluate programs, and support grant applications and special projects.
• Deliver programs for all ages as needed.

Customer Service & Public Support

• Provide reference, readers’ advisory, and account services in person, online, and by phone.
• Assist patrons with library resources, technology, and equipment (printing, scanning, etc.).
• Troubleshoot issues and refer complex problems as needed.
• Support development of policies and procedures related to public service.
• Maintain familiarity with physical and digital collections and contribute to collection insights.
• Collaborate with staff on bibliographies, guides, displays, and instructional support.
• Mentor support staff in service delivery.
• Respond to and help manage incidents affecting patron and staff safety.
• Work shifts at public service points, including evenings and weekends.

Operations & Organizational Support

• Lead or contribute to internal and external projects, committees, and meetings.
• Communicate ideas to improve workflows and services.
• Deliver presentations and reports as required.
• Provide input on digital services, including the library website.
• Act as in-charge staff in the absence of senior leadership, responding to issues, complaints, and emergencies.
• Maintain regular communication with the Manager regarding progress and challenges.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing learning.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical: Mix of desk work and active movement; standing for extended periods; lifting materials (up to 50 lbs); program and event setup; regular travel between locations.
Environment: Primarily indoor with frequent outdoor and community-based work in varying weather conditions.
Sensory: High attention to detail in a fast-paced, interrupt-driven environment.
Mental: Ongoing pressure, decision-making with limited information, and work with diverse and sometimes vulnerable populations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (ALA-accredited or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant library experience in community engagement, outreach, and program development.
• 2–3 years’ supervisory experience (hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management).
• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with library technologies and systems.
• Experience with budgeting and reporting.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Assets:

• Experience with gaming systems.
• Website/content management knowledge.
• Additional language skills.

QUALITIES

• Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and cultural awareness.
• Adaptability, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse communities, particularly marginalized populations.
• Commitment to learning and adopting new technologies.

This is a full-time, permanent position at 37.5 hours per week offering a wage of $36.66 per hour.

Compensation:  $36.66/hour

How To Apply

Please submit a detailed resume and a cover letter that clearly explains how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of this position, in confidence, by 5:00pm on May 29, 2026 to:

Human Resources

Prince George Public Library

888 Canada Games Way

Prince George BC, V2L 5T6

Or hr@pgpl.ca

Applications are to be marked “Private and Confidential.” We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Your application must be true and correct.  Disqualification or termination of employment will result if there are any misstatements, omissions of material

This position is part of the BUFA (Employee Group)

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!  Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: June 7, 2026

Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .

Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time, permanent position of Head, User Services & Engagement. This position belongs to the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) employee group.

About Brock University

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

Established in 1964 and located in the historic Niagara Region, Brock University stands as a vital cultural, academic, and recreational hub for its community. The University boasts outstanding facilities, a testament to the visionaries from the Allanburg Women’s Institute, who laid its foundation decades ago. Situated about a one-hour drive to Toronto and a 20-minute drive to the US border, the Niagara Region offers the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, a rich Canadian history, as well as a variety of wineries and entertainment attractions.

Brock is committed to building the Niagara community and to fostering an environment that serves its students and their neighbours. With a student population of over 19,000, approximately 1,500 faculty and staff members, and a network of over 100,000 accomplished alumni, Brock University has forged a reputation as a modern and innovative comprehensive institution. Brock has six teaching Faculties offering a wide range of programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Brock is committed to fostering excellence in academic programs, research, creativity, and community-engaged teaching, learning, and scholarship in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The university, including the library, has a number of concrete initiatives that are aimed at improving equity and inclusion for all members of the Brock community. Once such example is the President’s Committee on Human Rights, Equity, and Decolonization.

More information on Brock University can be found on the University’s website at https://www.brocku.ca/.

About Brock University Library

Brock University Library includes the James A. Gibson Library; Archives & Special Collections; as well as the Makerspace within the Brock LINC facility and Brock University Library, Burlington Campus. With six departments, a staff of 54 including 20 professional librarians, and an annual budget of over $11 million, the Library provides services and resources to support over a growing faculty and student population.

Our progressive and talented community of librarians and staff are committed to student success, collegiality, and collaboration. Our values of innovation, integrity, inspiration and inclusivity guide all that we do. The Brock Library strategic plan contains four strategic pillars: highlighting student success; the research lifecycle; community engagement; and strengthening capacity.

The Library is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Recent anti-racism initiatives in the Library include anti-racism professional learning for all Library staff, ‘The Canadian Library’ project to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and establishing an Indigenous Reading Collection. The Library is an active partner with other units on campus including Human Rights & Equity, Student Accessibility Services, and Hadiyaˀdagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre. The Library regularly highlights EDI-related topics and resources via featured collections. Recent examples include highlighting Pride Week, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and Black History Month/African Heritage Month.

For further details about the Library, visit https://www.brocku.ca/library .

About the Opportunity

Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time, permanent position of Head, User Services & Engagement.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction for the operations of Brock Library’s User Services and Engagement (US&E) department, working closely with the Manager, User Services, to ensure the delivery and development of core library services including: circulation, course readings, resource sharing, research help, maintenance of the Library’s physical collections, and support for user-facing spaces. The successful candidate will participate in library-wide planning and implementation of strategic initiatives and supports the library’s efforts in engagement, which may include library events, promotional activities, co-curricular workshops, and other similar work.

The successful candidate:

• Provides leadership for the US&E Department (1 direct report, 12 FTE staff) in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental goals, projects, programs and services, including outreach and engagement initiatives
• In collaboration with the Manager, User Services & Engagement, provides supervision of library staff in the US&E Department, ensuring departmental policies and procedures are updated and effective
• Promotes US&E and Library services, working in consultation with library departments and library leadership. Coordinates work with other library units as appropriate
• Contributes to collaborative partnerships and projects as appropriate (e.g., initiatives of the Ontario Council of University Libraries)
• Works with the AUL, Student Success to assess use of space and ensure the James A. Gibson Library’s user-facing spaces are safe, well-maintained, modern, and meets users’ needs
• Provides departmental leadership for resolving problems related to matters such as security infractions, fines, and referrals to appropriate campus authorities, as necessary
• Supports the Library’s strategic goals through active membership on working groups and project teams
• Participates in the Library Management and Strategy Team, to help inform library-wide strategy, policies, procedures, and services
• Engages in professional development, scholarly and service activities under the terms of the Collective Agreement

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or equivalent
• Leadership and supervisory abilities, including knowledge of human resources practices and unionized environments
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Ability to effectively manage change and support colleagues in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Research help
Circulation policies and procedures
Knowledge of:Resource sharing
Course readings/reserves
Library engagement and outreach activities

• Experience using Library Management Systems
• Demonstrated user-centered service philosophy and client focus
• Awareness of the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization in academic libraries
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Qualifications Considered an Asset:

We want to emphasize that these qualifications are considered an asset. They are not required, and we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these skills.

• Master’s level education in an academic discipline
• Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma, Primo, and Leganto software
• Experience using data and statistics to evaluate work and inform decision-making
• Knowledge of the application of Canadian copyright law in the library context, and in particular, fair dealing

This position is available as of June 1, 2026.

Compensation:

Brock University offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. It is anticipated that this appointment will be made at the rank of Librarian II or III. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is included in the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) and is governed by the BUFA Collective Agreement.

The target hiring range for this position is $100,000- $150,000. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity and budget considerations.

This ad is for an existing position in the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA) bargaining unit. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Instructions:

Applicants are invited to apply by submitting a curriculum vitae and a cover letter through the online application system no later than June 7, 2026 at 12:01am EST. The final full business day to apply is June 6, 2026. We appreciate all applications received; however, we will contact only those candidates selected for an interview. Interviews will be one day in length and consist of a public presentation on a given topic as well as meetings with relevant stakeholders.

Our Commitment

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.

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

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: talent@brocku.ca  to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca

Western University Probationary or Continuing Appointment for a

Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian

Western Libraries

Appointment Type and Rank: Probationary or Continuing Appointment at General, Assistant, Associate, or Senior rank commensurate to experience

Number of Positions: One (1)

Posting Date: May 5, 2026

Closing Date to Apply: June 5, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026

Position Profile:

The RSC team advances initiatives and services that foster a culture of open and equitable access to knowledge and facilitate sharing of diverse research outputs. The RSC Librarians work collaboratively to lead and coordinate strategy, services, and education to support scholarly publishing, digital scholarship, and research impact at all stages of the research cycle. This includes, but is not limited to, open access advocacy, journal publishing, institutional repository services, open educational resources, digital scholarship, persistent identifiers, author rights and licensing, and emerging areas of scholarly communication.

RSC has staff who support the work of the team. Additional librarians and staff on RSC have expertise in the areas of copyright, data management practices, GIS, data services, and knowledge synthesis (such as systematic reviews). The team collaborates with Western Research to sustain an active partnership in research services, research impact, and knowledge exchange activities. RSC builds relationships with colleagues, faculty, students, and campus and external partners to enhance their research creation, management, dissemination, and preservation.

Main Responsibilities

·         Plan, implement, and assess strategic and sustainable services and programming on campus and within the libraries with respect to bibliometrics and research impact assessment

·         Serve as a campus leader and resource on bibliometrics and research impact assessment, providing expert guidance to students, faculty, and researchers

·         Work with campus partners to manage the research information management system (RIMS)

·         Promote adoption, integration, and use of persistent identifiers such as ORCID and ROR

·         Advocate and be a resource for the responsible use and collection of scholarly metrics, following principles such as those outlined in the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and the Leiden Manifesto

·         Create research impact reports with campus partners

·         Maintain institutional hierarchies and affiliations across databases and platforms such as Scopus and Web of Science

·         Develop, deliver, and assess instructional content and training materials as applicable (individual or group, in person or online, synchronous or asynchronous)

·         Ensure timely and relevant campus communications

·         Collaborate with colleagues on other Western Libraries teams

·         Contribute to work in scholarly publishing and digital scholarship, in collaboration with others on the RSC team

·         Participate on relevant committees, working groups, etc.

·         Engage in professional development to maintain currency with tools, methodologies, and best practices

Academic Expectations:

Each Member with Responsibilities in the area of Academic Activity shall be entitled and expected to engage in Academic Activity, which involves some or all of:

a)      the creation of new knowledge, including understanding or concepts;

b)     the creative application of existing knowledge;

c)      the organization and synthesis of existing knowledge;

d)     creative expression;

all in whatever media are appropriate to the Member’s area of academic expertise.

Members shall disseminate the results of Academic Activity. It is the responsibility of Members to make the results of their Academic Activity available for independent review and assessment in a form which can be evaluated by peers. This normally entails invited or refereed journal publication, invited or refereed papers or conference presentations, published monographs, or other vehicles or media, as are appropriate to the Member’s area of Academic Activity.

Academic Activity directly related to performance in Professional Practice is encouraged. Where a Member’s Academic Activity is judged by peer review to represent a development of materials or methods of an innovative sort or an academic advance, with application wider than the Member’s own Professional Practice, then such work may be counted either as Professional Practice or as Academic Activity, but not both.

Required Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA), or equivalent degree, or a PhD degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent degree

·         Experience (including coursework/training) relevant to research impact assessment and/or bibliometric analyses

·         Understanding of principles and practices to support the responsible use and collection of scholarly metrics

·         Knowledge of the research cycle and research processes including issues surrounding scholarly metrics across a variety of disciplines

·         Knowledge of scholarly publishing, open scholarship, and digital scholarship

·         Demonstrated experience leading projects and programs

·         Demonstrated ability to work strategically and collaboratively with key constituents to support programs and initiatives

·         Excellent written communication and presentation skills

·         Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and new technologies

Preferred Experience:

Any of the following kinds of experience will be an asset:

·         Demonstrated experience extracting and analyzing information from a variety of bibliometric data sources such as SciVal or OpenAlex

·         Demonstrated experience carrying out technical analysis using a variety of bibliometric databases, methods, and analytical tools such as R, Python, etc.

·         Demonstrated experience working with research information management systems, particularly Elements

Compensation Details: Salary Range: $80,000.00 -130,000

Librarians at Western are Members of the Librarians and Archivists Bargaining Unit represented by The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association. Terms and conditions of employment, including salary and benefits, are governed by the Librarians and Archivists Collective Agreement. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Western offers a comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to extended health, dental, vision and pension.

Affirmation Policy Statement: Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 – Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Western Libraries:

Western Libraries is committed to excellence: anticipating information and service needs related to the University’s goals for research and scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to our university community and key partners. The University’s strategic plan emphasizes research excellence and internationalization as key priorities. Our Strategic Plan 2022-2028, Forward Together, aligns with the University’s strategic plan, Towards Western at 150, which has three main themes: Greater Impact; People, Community, and Culture; and Western’s Place in the World.

Western Libraries, one of Canada’s leading research libraries, is a member of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN), and a proud partner in the OCUL Collaborative Futures Project. Recognized for the quality of its staff, the access and services provided, and its outstanding print and digital collections, Western Libraries supports the University’s mission to create, disseminate, and apply knowledge for the benefit of society through excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.

The University:

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

With annual research funding exceeding $300 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses.

Learn more about Western University
Learn more about Western Libraries
Learn more about the Librarians and Archivists Collective Agreement
Learn more about the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association

To Apply: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references, by June 5, 11:59 PM (EDT) to:

Office of the Vice-Provost & Chief Librarian
Western University
1151 Richmond Street N.
London, ON
N6A 5B8

Email: libarc@uwo.ca

Only applications received by email will be considered.

Please submit your application package as a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf).

Please quote in the subject line reference #:2026 RSC Librarian

Please ensure that the form available at https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-lib-archs.pdf  is completed and included in your application submission.

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement: This position is an existing vacancy.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communications skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact libarc@uwo.ca

Job Summary

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation within Alberta (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).

Description

LCR LEARNING 
LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES  
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY 

Libraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary invites applications for a two-year limited term Data Literacy Librarian position with responsibilities at the rank of Assistant Librarian. The anticipated start is August 01, 2026.

Libraries and Cultural Resources (LCR) is a leader in the development of innovative information resources and services, locally, nationally and internationally. In a converged environment, it successfully incorporates the resources and services of libraries, institutional and research archives, rare books and special collections, art galleries, and a university press to provide outstanding support for scholarship, learning and the creation of knowledge.

Position Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Student Learning and Engagement and working in collaboration with colleagues in LCR and across campus, the successful candidate will have a strong commitment to student-centered service delivery, will plan and deliver engaging outreach programming, some course and program-integrated information literacy instruction for faculty, students and scholars, and will assist in collection and information resource development and reference service in assigned subject areas in support of the research and teaching mission of the University of Calgary.

This position will deliver outreach support, some instruction and services to students and faculty across campus and assigned areas of focus and responsibilities will cover activities centred on data literacy and learning as well as actively engaging with faculty members, students, and staff around the critical and ethical use of a wide range of data. As an academic appointee, appropriate participation and involvement in scholarship, teaching and service is expected.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Incorporating best practices in the area of data literacy and initiatives that foster student academic success.
• Working alongside appropriate colleagues to support undergraduates in building hands on learning and engagement opportunities related to data literacy and artificial intelligence literacy.
• Work alongside librarians in research data management and spatial and numeric data services to integrate data literacy into relevant courses and campus programs.
• Working alongside students and faculty to help communicate their data story in easy to understand language.
• Actively engaging with faculty members, students, and staff in assigned areas to promote and market library programs, services, and resources through unit, campus and other outreach opportunities.
• Building relationships with campus partners to assist in cross unit learning and engagement activities.
• Providing customized reference and research support services including in-depth reference assistance in multiple formats (chat, email, phone, desk/in-person).
• Providing research consultations that focus on subject or other specialized areas of expertise.
• In collaboration with others in LCR and other UCalgary units, support research grant applications and funded projects, including areas such as data management and retention, knowledge translation, and research impact.
• Participating in collection and scholarly resource development in assigned discipline areas.
• Contributing to the collaborative delivery of library services to faculty, students, and staff through team teaching, resource sharing, committee service, and participation in collaborative projects.
• Participating in and supporting system-wide and unit level initiatives including support for data resources, scholarly communications, open access, web archiving, research impact, and knowledge synthesis.
• Maintaining awareness of current and emerging trends both in the University and in librarianship and proactively identifying appropriate service responses.
• Contributing to the University’s commitment to serve the community.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited program in librarianship or recognized equivalent.
• Experience with technologies associated with data analysis and visualization, and/or research data management.
• Evidence of a strong service orientation including the delivery of innovative, engaging data literacy programming.
• An interest in working with a wide range of data types, including quantitative as well as qualitative data.
• An aptitude for critically and ethically selecting, manipulating, and interpreting a variety of data sources.
• Advanced and evolving skills in technical and analytical work in a deadline-driven and dynamic environment.
• Evidence of ability to plan and implement programming and outreach services for users coming from diverse backgrounds and subject disciplines.
• Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with staff and faculty.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team member in a dynamic environment and on a variety of simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust priorities, take initiative, set goals, manage time wisely, and make quick effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An interdisciplinary undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably one that involves working with data in some capacity.
• Familiarity with data literacy and artificial intelligence literacy and the library’s role in supporting these in an academic setting.
• Familiarity with current issues and trends in the use of library technology for creating digital learning tools.
• Demonstrated experience with spatial and/or numeric data, and related software applications.
• Thorough understanding and awareness of open scholarship principles and practices, and trends in how data is collected, used, stored, and shared.
• Experience in conducting academic library instruction or teaching in an academic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to user instruction and to consultation with users on their information decision and strategy needs.
• Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative data, manipulation of datasets, and experience teaching data sources to researchers, faculty and students.

Salary and Benefits:

Position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Salary ranges can be found here: tucfa-schedule-a.pdf.

The University of Calgary’s comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members through coverage for health, dental, life insurance, income protection for disability, and retirement income planning.  For more information, please refer to the University of Calgary’s website https://www.ucalgary.ca/.

Compensation: $70,615 – $90,322

How To Apply

Application Procedure:

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the Apply Now link. Please submit a letter of application addressing background and experience relevant to the position, a current curriculum vitae and the contact information for three professional references, in one PDF.

Application deadline is June 2, 2026.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii’ taa’poh’to’p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (oic@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about Libraries and Cultural Resources, click here.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university’s commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

Appleby College currently has a challenging opportunity for a:

Collections Specialist – Paid Internship sponsored by Young Canada Works

Full-time contract (August 10, 2026 – February 5, 2027)

35 hours/week, $25 hr

WELCOME TO APPLEBY

Founded in 1911, Appleby College is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading independent schools. With 800 students from over 50 countries enrolled in Grades 7–12, every student at Appleby has an opportunity to pursue an education that excites and challenges them. An education that offers them the chance to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum offers an exceptionally diverse education that combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics, community service, and boarding life programming.

Appleby’s Mission is to educate and enable its students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national, and international communities.

The Appleby College Archives was formed in 1974 to collect and preserve the documentary and cultural history of the school, making it accessible to staff, students, and alumni for research purposes.  Over the years, many artifacts have been donated, and as such the Archives now cares for a special collection with items ranging from small furniture pieces, sports gear, cadet memorabilia, ceramic dishes and tea sets, various marketing items such as candy dishes, pins and rings to various classroom items such as laptops, school bell equipment, and items from science class.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP WITH YOUNG CANADA WORKS

This opportunity offers a museum-trained graduate practical experience and the chance to gain specialized knowledge while working with various artifacts in the school’s special collections. Over a 25-week, full-time onsite contract, the candidate will accession, research, catalog, and photograph 500 artifacts, as well as input descriptions into the database. Additionally, the intern will research, write, and develop an exhibit for a small display cabinet for Fall Homecoming.

This internship opportunity is sponsored by the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program.  Eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Canada, be between 16 and 30 years of age and possess a graduate college or university degree. Candidates can register with Young Canada Works at https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Register .
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.
Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html

THE ROLE

·         Accession, research, catalogue and photograph 500 artifacts and enter RAD/Nomenclature compliant descriptions into the AtoM database, including uploading photographs and recording physical location of all items as part of the description.

·         Create an accession record for all artifacts and enter into the AtoM database.

·         Create item level descriptions for all artifacts and enter into the AtoM database.

·         Physically apply accession numbers on to all artifacts, clean and properly house all artifacts.

·         Research the provenance/history of all artifacts.

·         Research, write and create a small exhibit for Fall 2027 Homecoming

·         Additional duties may include assisting with answering research inquiries as well as in-classroom visits.

WHAT YOU BRING 

·         Completion of college or university degree or post graduate certificate in Museum Studies;

·         As per Young Canada Works, applicants must be between age 16 and 30;

·         Interest in history;

·         Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;

·         Strong computer skills;

·         Previous experience working in a museum or archives setting is an asset;

·         Familiarity with museum cataloguing procedures and Nomenclature.

WHAT WE OFFER

·         Paid internship at $25.00 per hour

·         Welcoming, inclusive environment

·         Located on a 60-acre campus on the shores of Lake Ontario

·         Active engagement in community involvement

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

If you or someone you know wants to join the Appleby team, please apply on the YCW portal by Monday, June 1, 2026.  Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Please Apply on the YCW portal : Young Canada Works – Canada.ca

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Appleby College website: www.appleby.on.ca

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

DO YOU NEED AN ACCOMMODATION?

Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.