Current Vacancies
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Posting Status Branch Competition Number Closing Date Download
Assistant Community Librarian - Golden

Assistant Community Librarian - Golden

Sep 21, 2023
Competition Number:
23-119
Closing Date:
Sep 26, 2023, 23:59 PM

Auxiliary Assistant Community Librarian (Golden Branch)

On-Call (No guaranteed hours)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 400,000 people and an area of roughly 50,000 square km.  Libraries in the system have won numerous awards, and the culture of innovation and community connection throughout the ORL makes it an exciting place to work.

The Opportunity 

Under the direction of the Community Librarian, Branch Services Supervisor or the System Circulation Coordinator, the incumbent assists the Community Librarian/Branch Head in all phases of service to the public and assumes responsibility for branch services when the Supervisor is absent for a short period of time. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures, and practices.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Job Specification

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Experience: One (1) year work or volunteer experience working with the public in a customer service or educational setting, ie; retail/restaurant or leading recreation/cultural programs or classes.

Other Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with mobile technology, ie; apple or android phones or tablets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel and Outlook.
  • Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Aptitude for detailed work.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with initiative, courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public.
  • Physical ability to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks
  • Basic knowledge of cash procedures
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Valid BC driver’s licence.
  • Must be available for training session Nov 6-10th, 2023 8-4:30 in Kelowna

Please visit our website for more information and to view the job description for current job requirements and position details.

If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you.  Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references to: jobs@orl.bc.ca.

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

Job Status:
  • Open
Job Branch:
  • Golden
  • Open
  • Golden
23-119
Sep 26, 2023
Library Page - Enderby Branch

Library Page - Enderby Branch

Sep 20, 2023
Competition Number:
23-108
Closing Date:
Oct 1, 2023, 23:59 PM

Library Page

The Okanagan Regional Library Enderby Branch currently has an opportunity available for a Library Page Permanent Part-Time position.

2 Hour weekly permanent part-time position is available.

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:

  • Must be a full time student
  • 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!

Job Status:
  • Screening
Job Branch:
  • Enderby
  • Screening
  • Enderby
23-108
Oct 1, 2023
Assistant Community Librarian - Similkameen

Assistant Community Librarian - Similkameen

Sep 11, 2023
Competition Number:
23-116
Closing Date:
Sep 24, 2023, 23:59 PM

Auxiliary Assistant Community Librarian - Similkameen Branches (Princeton Branch)

Regional Recruitment

On-Call (No guaranteed hours)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 400,000 people and an area of roughly 50,000 square km.  Libraries in the system have won numerous awards, and the culture of innovation and community connection throughout the ORL makes it an exciting place to work.

The Opportunity 

Under the direction of the Community Librarian, Branch Services Supervisor or the System Circulation Coordinator, the incumbent assists the Community Librarian/Branch Head in all phases of service to the public and assumes responsibility for branch services when the Supervisor is absent for a short period of time. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures, and practices.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Job Specification

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Experience: One (1) year work or volunteer experience working with the public in a customer service or educational setting, ie; retail/restaurant or leading recreation/cultural programs or classes.

Other Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with mobile technology, ie; apple or android phones or tablets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel and Outlook.
  • Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Aptitude for detailed work.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with initiative, courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public.
  • Physical ability to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks
  • Basic knowledge of cash procedures
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Valid BC driver’s license.
  • Must be available for training session Nov 6-10th, 2023 8-4:30 in Kelowna

Please visit our website for more information and to view the job description for current job requirements and position details.

If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you.  Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references to: jobs@orl.bc.ca.

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

Job Status:
  • Open
Job Branch:
  • Princeton
  • Open
  • Princeton
23-116
Sep 24, 2023
Assistant Community Librarian - South Okanagan

Assistant Community Librarian - South Okanagan

Sep 11, 2023
Competition Number:
23-115
Closing Date:
Sep 24, 2023, 23:59 PM

Auxiliary Assistant Community Librarian - South Okanagan Branches (Osoyoos, Oliver, and Kaleden, Keremeos Branches)

Regional Recruitment

On-Call (No guaranteed hours)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 400,000 people and an area of roughly 50,000 square km.  Libraries in the system have won numerous awards, and the culture of innovation and community connection throughout the ORL makes it an exciting place to work.

The Opportunity 

Under the direction of the Community Librarian, Branch Services Supervisor or the System Circulation Coordinator, the incumbent assists the Community Librarian/Branch Head in all phases of service to the public and assumes responsibility for branch services when the Supervisor is absent for a short period of time. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures, and practices.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Job Specification

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Experience: One (1) year work or volunteer experience working with the public in a customer service or educational setting, ie; retail/restaurant or leading recreation/cultural programs or classes.

Other Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with mobile technology, ie; apple or android phones or tablets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel and Outlook.
  • Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Aptitude for detailed work.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with initiative, courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public.
  • Physical ability to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks
  • Basic knowledge of cash procedures
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Valid BC driver’s license.
  • Must be available for training session Nov 6-10th, 2023 8-4:30 in Kelowna

Please visit our website for more information and to view the job description for current job requirements and position details.

If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you.  Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references to: jobs@orl.bc.ca.

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

Job Status:
  • Interviewing
Job Branch:
  • Kaleden
  • Oliver
  • Osoyoos
  • Interviewing
  • Kaleden
  • Oliver
  • Osoyoos
23-115
Sep 24, 2023
Assistant Community Librarian - Summerland & Naramata

Assistant Community Librarian - Summerland & Naramata

Sep 11, 2023
Competition Number:
23-114
Closing Date:
Sep 24, 2023, 23:59 PM

Auxiliary Assistant Community Librarian - Summerland and Naramata Branches

Regional Recruitment

On-Call (No guaranteed hours)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 400,000 people and an area of roughly 50,000 square km.  Libraries in the system have won numerous awards, and the culture of innovation and community connection throughout the ORL makes it an exciting place to work.

The Opportunity 

Under the direction of the Community Librarian, Branch Services Supervisor or the System Circulation Coordinator, the incumbent assists the Community Librarian/Branch Head in all phases of service to the public and assumes responsibility for branch services when the Supervisor is absent for a short period of time. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures, and practices.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Job Specification

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Experience: One (1) year work or volunteer experience working with the public in a customer service or educational setting, ie; retail/restaurant or leading recreation/cultural programs or classes.

Other Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with mobile technology, ie; apple or android phones or tablets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel and Outlook.
  • Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Aptitude for detailed work.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with initiative, courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public.
  • Physical ability to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks
  • Basic knowledge of cash procedures
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Valid BC driver’s licence.
  • Must be available for training session Nov 6-10th, 2023 8-4:30 in Kelowna

Please visit our website for more information and to view the job description for current job requirements and position details.

If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you.  Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references to: jobs@orl.bc.ca.

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

Job Status:
  • Interviewing
Job Branch:
  • Summerland
  • Naramata
  • Interviewing
  • Summerland
  • Naramata
23-114
Sep 24, 2023
Assistant Community Librarian - Enderby & Revelstoke

Assistant Community Librarian - Enderby & Revelstoke

Sep 11, 2023
Competition Number:
23-113
Closing Date:
Sep 24, 2023, 23:59 PM

Auxiliary Assistant Community Librarian (Enderby)

Regional Recruitment

On-Call (No guaranteed hours)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 400,000 people and an area of roughly 50,000 square km.  Libraries in the system have won numerous awards, and the culture of innovation and community connection throughout the ORL makes it an exciting place to work.

The Opportunity 

Under the direction of the Community Librarian, Branch Services Supervisor or the System Circulation Coordinator, the incumbent assists the Community Librarian/Branch Head in all phases of service to the public and assumes responsibility for branch services when the Supervisor is absent for a short period of time. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures, and practices.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Job Specification

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Experience: One (1) year work or volunteer experience working with the public in a customer service or educational setting, ie; retail/restaurant or leading recreation/cultural programs or classes.

Other Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with mobile technology, ie; apple or android phones or tablets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel and Outlook.
  • Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Aptitude for detailed work.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with initiative, courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public.
  • Physical ability to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks
  • Basic knowledge of cash procedures
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Valid BC driver’s licence.
  • Must be available for training session Nov 6-10th, 2023 8-4:30 in Kelowna

Please visit our website for more information and to view the job description for current job requirements and position details.

If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you.  Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references to: jobs@orl.bc.ca.

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

Job Status:
  • Interviewing
Job Branch:
  • Revelstoke
  • Enderby
  • Interviewing
  • Revelstoke
  • Enderby
23-113
Sep 24, 2023
Assistant Community Librarian - Central Okanagan

Assistant Community Librarian - Central Okanagan

Sep 11, 2023
Competition Number:
23-112
Closing Date:
Sep 24, 2023, 23:59 PM

Auxiliary Assistant Community Librarian - Central Okanagan Branches (Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, Mission, Rutland and Lake Country Branches)

Regional Recruitment

On-Call (No guaranteed hours)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 400,000 people and an area of roughly 50,000 square km.  Libraries in the system have won numerous awards, and the culture of innovation and community connection throughout the ORL makes it an exciting place to work.

The Opportunity 

Under the direction of the Community Librarian, Branch Services Supervisor or the System Circulation Coordinator, the incumbent assists the Community Librarian/Branch Head in all phases of service to the public and assumes responsibility for branch services when the Supervisor is absent for a short period of time. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures, and practices.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Job Specification

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Experience: One (1) year work or volunteer experience working with the public in a customer service or educational setting, ie; retail/restaurant or leading recreation/cultural programs or classes.

Other Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with mobile technology, ie; apple or android phones or tablets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel and Outlook.
  • Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Aptitude for detailed work.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with initiative, courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public.
  • Physical ability to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks
  • Basic knowledge of cash procedures
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Valid BC driver’s licence.
  • Must be available for training session Nov 6-10th, 2023 8-4:30 in Kelowna

Please visit our website for more information and to view the job description for current job requirements and position details.

If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you.  Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references to: jobs@orl.bc.ca.

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

Job Status:
  • Interviewing
Job Branch:
  • Westbank
  • Rutland
  • Peachland
  • Lake Country
  • Kelowna
  • Interviewing
  • Westbank
  • Rutland
  • Peachland
  • Lake Country
  • Kelowna
23-112
Sep 24, 2023
Assistant Community Librarian - North Okanagan

Assistant Community Librarian - North Okanagan

Sep 11, 2023
Competition Number:
23-111
Closing Date:
Sep 24, 2023, 23:59 PM

Auxiliary Assistant Community Librarian (North Okanagan Branches: Vernon, Armstrong,  Lake Country)

Regional Recruitment

On-Call (No guaranteed hours)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 400,000 people and an area of roughly 50,000 square km.  Libraries in the system have won numerous awards, and the culture of innovation and community connection throughout the ORL makes it an exciting place to work.

The Opportunity 

Under the direction of the Community Librarian, Branch Services Supervisor or the System Circulation Coordinator, the incumbent assists the Community Librarian/Branch Head in all phases of service to the public and assumes responsibility for branch services when the Supervisor is absent for a short period of time. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures, and practices.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Job Specification

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Experience: One (1) year work or volunteer experience working with the public in a customer service or educational setting, ie; retail/restaurant or leading recreation/cultural programs or classes.

Other Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with mobile technology, ie; apple or android phones or tablets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel and Outlook.
  • Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Aptitude for detailed work.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with initiative, courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public.
  • Physical ability to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks
  • Basic knowledge of cash procedures
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Valid BC driver’s licence.
  • Must be available for training session Nov 6-10th, 2023 8-4:30 in Kelowna

Please visit our website for more information and to view the job description for current job requirements and position details.

If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you.  Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references to: jobs@orl.bc.ca.

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

 

Job Status:
  • Interviewing
Job Branch:
  • Vernon
  • Lake Country
  • Armstrong
  • Interviewing
  • Vernon
  • Lake Country
  • Armstrong
23-111
Sep 24, 2023
Assistant Community Librarian - Shuswap

Assistant Community Librarian - Shuswap

Sep 11, 2023
Competition Number:
23-110
Closing Date:
Sep 24, 2023, 23:59 PM

Auxiliary Assistant Community Librarian (Shuswap Region Branches: Salmon Arm, Silver Creek)

Regional Recruitment

(On-call with No guaranteed hours)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 400,000 people and an area of roughly 50,000 square km.  Libraries in the system have won numerous awards, and the culture of innovation and community connection throughout the ORL makes it an exciting place to work.

The Opportunity 

Under the direction of the Community Librarian, Branch Services Supervisor or the System Circulation Coordinator, the incumbent assists the Community Librarian/Branch Head in all phases of service to the public and assumes responsibility for branch services when the Supervisor is absent for a short period of time. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures, and practices.

As an Auxiliary On-Call employee, the expectation is to provide coverage for the vacation and sick time of Permanent Employees. Auxiliary staff must be available for ‘Peak Times’ such as weekends, evenings, and days before and after holidays.

Job Specification

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent

Related Experience: One (1) year work or volunteer experience working with the public in a customer service or educational setting, ie; retail/restaurant or leading recreation/cultural programs or classes.

Other Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Familiar with mobile technology, ie; apple or android phones or tablets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Internet
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word & Excel and Outlook.
  • Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Aptitude for detailed work.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with initiative, courtesy, tact and interest with staff and all sectors of the public.
  • Physical ability to handle book bins, boxes of books and loaded book trucks
  • Basic knowledge of cash procedures
  • Commitment to continuous learning.
  • Valid BC driver’s licence.
  • Must be available for training session Nov 6-10th, 2023 8-4:30 in Kelowna

Please visit our website for more information and to view the job description for current job requirements and position details.

If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you.  Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references to: jobs@orl.bc.ca.

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

Job Status:
  • Interviewing
Job Branch:
  • Silver Creek
  • Salmon Arm
  • Interviewing
  • Silver Creek
  • Salmon Arm
23-110
Sep 24, 2023

Apply at jobs@orl.bc.ca

Status definitions

  • Screening: Posting has closed and applications are being shortlisted.
  • Interviewing: Short listed candidates have been contacted for an interview.
  • Final Process: Reference checking and/or testing is being conducted. A job offer is pending. 
  • Filled:  The competition has been closed.
  • On-Hold:  For a variety of reasons, recruitment activity has been suspended. 
  • Cancelled:  Cancelled.



Personal information collected is used in accordance with the provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The ORL is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As the ORL is responsible for the well-being of its customers, a criminal record check is a condition of employment. Disclosure of a criminal record may preclude you from employment with the ORL.

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