Graphic Designer

One (1) year Term: July 15, 2025 to July 14, 2026.

35 hours/week

Okanagan Regional Library – Headquarters (1430 KLO Road, Kelowna BC)

The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our Marketing Department as a Graphic Designer for a 1-year Term. This role supports the production and coordination of marketing materials that promote library services across our system.

About Okanagan Regional Library

Located in beautiful British Columbia, ORL stretches from the Rocky Mountains through the wine and fruit producing lands of the Okanagan Valley to the South Okanagan and west through the Similkameen. It is a vibrant library system, with 30 branches, serving 26 diverse communities, over 300 employees, and a service population of over 400,000 people.

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing & Communications the incumbent will:

• Coordinate production workflows for print and digital marketing materials, ensuring timely processing and delivery across the library system.
• Prepare and package promotional materials according to established brand guidelines, with attention to quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Manage logistics and communication with internal teams and external vendors to track requests, clarify requirements, and organize distribution.
• Maintain inventory and support shipping of materials to branches, including basic troubleshooting of print equipment and supply needs.

The incumbent exercises some independent judgement and adheres to established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures and practices.

Qualifications will include:

• A minimum of 3 years of full-time (or equivalent) experience in graphic design and print production.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based publishing tools.
• Strong project coordination and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design principles and print production methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to evolving needs.
• Experience operating business machines and shipping equipment is an asset.
• A valid BC Driver’s License and ability to occasionally lift/move boxes of materials.

Pay Rate: $30.89 - $32.42 per hour

Apply Now

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to the Okanagan Regional Library’s mission, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Application Requirements:

• An up-to-date resume and/or certificate confirming educational requirements must accompany your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the required documentation.
• Please submit a portfolio showcasing your work from the past 3 years. Your portfolio should include projects that highlight your design process, creativity, and problem-solving skills in graphic design.

Please refer to the attached job description for a full overview of the position’s responsibilities and qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Library Assistant Supervisor

Permanent Part-time 24.5 hours/week

Okanagan Regional Library - Vernon Branch

The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our Vernon team as a Library Assistant Supervisor. In this dynamic role, you will support and lead circulation services, mentor staff, ensure excellent customer service, and contribute to the day-to-day success of the branch. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your leadership and library experience to a thriving and community-oriented organization.

Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is looking for our next Library Assistant Supervisor!

About Okanagan Regional Library

Located in beautiful British Columbia, ORL stretches from the Rocky Mountains through the wine and fruit producing lands of the Okanagan Valley to the South Okanagan and west through the Similkameen. It is a vibrant library system, with 30 branches, serving 26 diverse communities, over 300 employees, and a service population of over 400,000 people.

The Opportunity

Embark on a fulfilling journey with Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) as a Library Assistant Supervisor and make a meaningful impact in the community!

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the incumbent will:

• Assist with planning, organizing, scheduling, and supervising circulation activities to ensure customers receive efficient and timely service.

• The incumbent assists the Supervisor in the application of library policies and procedures concerning the circulation of library materials and also assists in the training of a team of Assistant Community Librarian staff.

• Provide leadership including evaluation, guidance, scheduling and training to Library Pages

• Assumes the role of Branch Services Supervisor when required.

The incumbent exercises some independent judgement and action within established library policies, procedures and practices.

Qualifications will include:

• Supervisory course from an accredited Library Technician Program or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) year (full time equivalent) library circulation experience.

Pay Rate: $29.89 to $31.42 per hour

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, we would like to hear from you! To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Library Page - Keremeos Branch

4 hour weekly position

Permanent Part-Time position (year-round) 

Pay Rate: $18.61 per hour

This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement

Are you organized and enjoy working with the public?

As a Library Page, you are working in a library environment and may have contact with the public. A Library Page handles various duties around the sorting and organizing of books and materials on the shelves.

Duties:

• Sorts, organizes and prepares library materials for shelving
• retrieves and shelves materials as required
• assists with preparation of displays of library materials
• may be asked to assist with seasonal/event/holiday displays
• answers directional questions and refers to informational questions to appropriate staff
• tidies public areas of library as required
• other duties and projects as required

Requirements:

• Preference for students or individuals with diverseabilities
• Must qualify for a Social Insurance Number
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Aptitude for detailed work
• Ability to accurately file numerically and alphabetically
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to communicate with courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public
• Physically able to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks

If you meet all of the requirements listed above, then we would like to hear from you!  

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however; only those selected for interview will be contacted.