{"id":6967,"date":"2026-05-22T09:48:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=6967"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:49:31","slug":"winnipeg-public-library-winnipeg-mb-16-circulation-services-librarian","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/job\/winnipeg-public-library-winnipeg-mb-16-circulation-services-librarian\/","title":{"rendered":"Circulation Services Librarian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Circulation Services Librarian<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Department:<\/strong>\u00a0Community Services, Library Services Division<br \/><strong>Designated Work Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street<br \/><strong>Position Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Permanent, Full-time<br \/><strong>Hours of Work:<\/strong>\u00a0Various; 35-hours per week<br \/><strong>Salary:<\/strong>\u00a0$2,545.01 &#8211; $2,948.96\u00a0bi-weekly\u00a0as per the Librarian Grade 1\u00a0Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employee Group:<\/strong>\u00a0C.U.P.E.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Posting No.:<\/strong>\u00a0127033<br \/><strong>Closing Date: June 5, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity\/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.<\/p>\n<p>Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at\u00a0City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a\u00a0respectful,\u00a0diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0City\u00a0is committed to attracting and\u00a0retaining\u00a0a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the\u00a0City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.<\/p>\n<p>For the purpose of\u00a0this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in\u00a0selection.<\/p>\n<p>In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies.\u00a0Where\u00a0permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.<\/p>\n<p>Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.<\/p>\n<p>Preference to internal applicants may be applied.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under the direction of the Section Head Librarian, Circulation Services, the Circulation Services Librarian participates in the planning, development, maintenance, provision, evaluation, and promotion of general and specialized information for Circulation Services at the Millennium Library. The position\u2019s primary duties include assisting with the daily operation and administration of the Circulation Services Section at Millennium Library, supervising and coordinating section staff, providing and ensuring efficient and excellent customer service to Winnipeg Public Library customers, and assisting with system-wide circulation-related service initiatives. This position may be responsible for the Circulation Section in the absence of the Section Head Librarian and provide specialized expertise for system-wide activities and services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As the Circulation Services Librarian, you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actively participate\u00a0in planning, supervising, and evaluating the operation of the Millennium Library Circulation Services Section and the delivery of its services.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure\u00a0the provision of circulation services across the library system to maintain the efficient delivery of library services.<\/li>\n<li>Assist\u00a0in the recruitment process and the training of circulation staff across the library system to ensure the provision of quality and responsive library services.<\/li>\n<li>Process\u00a0and maintain\u00a0the accessibility of library materials at<\/li>\n<li>Millennium Library to ensure excellent service for library customers.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate\u00a0with other library sections and branches to enable smooth workflow processes related to library promotion and programming.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure\u00a0the maintenance of the section and its safety standards to ensure a safe environment for customers and staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your education and qualifications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Master of Library &amp; Information Sciences (MLIS) degree from an institution accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). An MLIS degree (or equivalent) obtained internationally through a formally accredited institution may also be considered.<\/li>\n<li>Experience supervising staff, including, building, coaching and mentoring diverse teams, and conducting performance management, workload planning and scheduling.<\/li>\n<li>Experience using integrated library systems (ILS), such as SirsiDynix or comparable library management software.<\/li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use creativity and initiative in planning projects and services.<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational skills, with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage challenging situations with discretion, tact, and good judgment.<\/li>\n<li>Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and emerging issues in public librarianship.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of public library system operations, including organizational structure, procedures, and service delivery models.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to deliver respectful, inclusive, and empathetic customer service, including the application of de-escalation techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate proficiency using office software applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment with a willingness to help others accomplish their objectives.<\/li>\n<li>Strong written communication skills for preparing clear and effective documents.<\/li>\n<li>Strong verbal communication skills for presenting information in both formal and informal settings.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of safe work practices and the principles of maintaining a safe work environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>*IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized\u00a0Canadian assessment service\u00a0https:\/\/canalliance.org\/en\/\u00a0at application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conditions of employment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.\u00a0 If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.<\/li>\n<li>A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) Satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check please visit www.winnipeg.ca\/police.<\/li>\n<li>Must be willing and able to work evening\/weekend shifts.<\/li>\n<li>Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position (e.g. must be able to lift boxes and equipment weighing 15 lbs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compensation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$2,545.01 &#8211; $2,948.96 bi-weekly as per the Librarian Grade 1 Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APPLY\u00a0ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Current resume\u00a0(Required).<\/li>\n<li>Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Online applications can be submitted at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winnipeg.ca\/hr\/\">https:\/\/www.winnipeg.ca\/hr\/<\/a>. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ&#8217;s or contact 311.<\/p>\n<p>Position Reports To: Section Head Librarian, Circulation Services\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Winnipeg, MB","_application":"https:\/\/www.winnipeg.ca\/careers","_company_name":"Winnipeg Public Library","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.winnipeg.ca\/recreation-leisure\/libraries","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[13],"job-types":[16],"class_list":["post-6967","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job-type-paid"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/6967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=6967"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=6967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}