Library Page Permanent Part Time Lumby Branch 4 Hours Weekly - Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 & Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 (This position is Non-Union)
Duties will include sorting and re-shelving library materials and other related assignments.
The successful applicant:
If you meet all of the requirements above, then we would like to hear from you. Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references, via mail, fax or email to:
Human Resources Okanagan Regional Library Headquarters 1430 K.L.O. Road Kelowna, BC V1W 3P6 E-mail: jobs@orl.bc.ca Fax: (250) 861-8696
Competition Closes: June 23, 2018 Competition # 18-72
We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however; only short listed applicants will be contacted
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Chief Financial Officer Permanent Full-Time Headquarters This position is part of the Exempt Group
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is the 16th largest library system in Canada, serving over 370,000 residents. It covers some of the most beautiful territory in BC, stretching from Golden in the Rockies to Osoyoos in the heart of the Okanagan wine and fruit growing areas. The system is staffed by energetic and committed people who have begun the shift to a more learning and technology focussed service.
The Okanagan Regional Library has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate in the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role on their leadership team.
We’re looking for a solution focused, creative thinker with exceptional communication skills to lead our financial team. The incumbent will perform complex administrative, supervisory, and professional accounting work at the senior management level, including planning and directing fiscal administration for the Library, delivering leadership and direction to assigned financial and administrative support services (accounting, property acquisition and maintenance, wage and benefit administration), and preparing the annual budget and overseeing expenditure control.
In addition, the incumbent negotiates and administers leases and facility maintenance contracts, oversees repair and maintenance for all library buildings and develops annual operating and capital budget estimates for the maintenance of library buildings.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and collaborative leader with exceptional communication and leadership skills. The individual will hold a CPA designation and have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a senior financial management position and some experience working successfully with a large political Board.
A criminal record check is a condition of employment. This position is permanent full-time 35 hours weekly. Should you be interested in learning more about this leadership opportunity, including the compensation and benefits package, please contact Carla Phillips or Karen Barrett @ 250-860-4033. Expressions of interest, including an up-to-date resume and cover letter should be forwarded in confidence to jobs@orl.bc.ca indicating the date of availability to undertake the position as CFO.
Human Resources Department Okanagan Regional Library 1430 K.L.O. Road Kelowna, BC V1W 3P6 E-mail: jobs@orl.bc.ca Fax: (250) 861-8696
Closing Date: June 8, 2018 Please quote Competition #18-70
We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short listed applicants will be
Library Page Permanent Part Time Salmon Arm Branch 4 Hours Weekly - Saturdays 1:00 - 5:00 (This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement)
Competition Closes: June 1, 2018 Competition # 18-68
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Auxiliary/On-Call - No Guaranteed Hours Kelowna (This position is covered under the PEA Collective Agreement The Okanagan Regional Library has a vacancy for an auxiliary/on-call Reference Librarian at our Kelowna branch. On-Call/Auxiliary staff work on an on call basis to cover vacation/sick time with no guaranteed hours.
Under the direction of the Branch Head, the incumbent provides reference/information and readers advisory services to residents of the Okanagan Regional Library District.
Qualifications include:
Director of Human Resources Manager Okanagan Regional Library Headquarters 1430 K.L.O. Road Kelowna, BC V1W 3P6 E-mail: jobs@orl.bc.ca Fax: (250) 861-8696
Competition Closes: May 31, 2018 Please quote Competition #18-67
We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short listed applicants
Accounts Clerk I Auxiliary/On-Call (no guaranteed hours) Headquarters
Okanagan Regional Library has a vacancy for an auxiliary/on-call (no guaranteed hours) Accounts Clerk I.
This position performs accounts payable, cash management, accounting and clerical tasks of a varied nature under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. The work involves attention to details, mental concentration and requires mathematical skills as well as a good understanding of business matters.
Grade 12 or equivalent, and Completion of entrance requirement for CPA ACAF designation program or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting/accounts payable environment.
If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply as outlined below.
Closing Date: June 30, 2018 Closing Time: 3 p.m. Please quote: Competition #18-60
We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Branch Head II Librarian Vernon Branch Library Permanent Full Time
(This position is covered under the PEA Collective Agreement)
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is seeking a passionate, inspiring, and community-focused Branch Head Librarian II for our Vernon branch.
The ORL is a vibrant regional library system, with 29 branches stretching from Golden in the Rocky Mountains to Osoyoos at the US border. Surrounded by three beautiful lakes and next door to BC’s third largest ski area, the City of Vernon provides a great mix of urban amenities along with spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities creating a great place to live and work.
The Vernon Branch Head II Librarian is responsible for the operation and management of the busiest urban branch in the ORL. The library is a two floor 27,000 square footage facility located in the downtown core of the city serving a diverse customer group.
The ORL is looking for an experienced leader with a passion for public service, the ability to engage, foster innovation, implement new ideas and processes while supporting employee success. The Vernon Branch Head II will have proven experience in creating and maintaining vital community partnerships, advocacy, and supervision. The successful candidate provides strong leadership, administrative support, and a professional librarian perspective to a major branch library.
This position is permanent full-time 35 hours weekly. Salary range is $73,200 - $77,877.
If you possess an ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies, complemented by strong managerial skills, ingenuity, integrity and a keen appreciation for change management, we would like to hear from you. Please forward a covering letter, resume, and references via mail, fax or e-mail to:
Director of Human Resources Okanagan Regional Library 1430 K.L.O. Road Kelowna, BC V1W 3P6 E-mail: jobs@orl.bc.ca Fax: (250) 861-8696
State Competition #: 18-57 Closing Date: May 4, 2018
BRANCH HEAD II LIBRARIAN PERMANENT FULL-TIME WESTBANK BRANCH
The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is seeking a passionate, visionary, and community-minded Branch Head II Librarian for two facilities that service growing communities in the City of West Kelowna, Regional District of the Central Okanagan, and the West Bank First Nation.
The ORL Branch II Librarian is in a leadership role responsible for the effective administration and management of our existing Westbank branch and a new second facility opening later this year. This new space is being designed for technology and learning, featuring flexible classrooms with modular furnishings and a makerspace.
The successful candidate will bring with them proven experience in developing and maintaining partnerships, identifying learning opportunities and creating outreach responses. The individual will be planning and organizing library branch resources and services to meet the community needs and interests. They will develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and stay current with trends, technologies, and best practices in public library services.
Qualifications include a Master’s Degree from an accredited Library School and at least three years relevant public library experience, including one year in a supervisory position.
This position is permanent full-time 35 hours weekly. Salary range is $73,200.40 - $77,877.80.
If you meet all the requirements, then we would like to hear from you. Please forward a covering letter, resume, and references via mail, fax or e-mail to:
State Competition #: 18-54 Closing Date: May 31, 2018
Library Page Temporary Part Time (April 8th, 2018 - July 31, 2018) Mission Branch 4 Hours Weekly (Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) (This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement)
Competition Closes: April 4, 2018 Competition # 18-44
Library Page Permanent Part Time Sicamous Branch 4 Hours Weekly (Saturdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) (This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement)
Competition Closes: April 3, 2018 Competition # 18-49
Library Page Permanent Part Time Kelowna Branch 12 Hours Bi-Weekly Schedule to be determined (This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement)
Competition Closes: April 3, 2018 Competition # 18-45
Community Librarian I Permanent Part-Time 10 Hours Weekly Cherryville Branch (This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement)
The Okanagan Regional Library has a vacancy for a permanent part-time Community Librarian at our Cherryville branch.
Grade 12 or equivalent CLTP 101e Supervisory Skills for Library Staff, CLTP 102c Introduction to Reference and Information Services, and CLTP 104c Library Services for Children. Basic knowledge of library procedures and services Basic knowledge of cash procedures Aptitude for detailed work| Good oral and good written communication skills Good organizational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Physical ability to handle boxes of books Ability to prepare and deliver storytime programs to children Keyboarding 35 w.p.m. Valid B.C. Driver’s License
If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply as outlined below quoting competition #18-42 Director of Human Resources Okanagan Regional Library 1430 KLO Road Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3P6
E-mail: jobs@orl.bc.ca Fax: (250) 861-8696
Closing Date: April 3, 2018 Please quote Competitions #18-42 We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short listed applicants will be contacted
Community Librarian I Temporary Part-Time (March 27, 2018 - September 13, 2018) 10 Hours Weekly Oyama Branch (This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement)
The Okanagan Regional Library has a vacancy for a temporary part-time Community Librarian at our Oyama branch.
If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply as outlined below quoting competition #18-26. Director of Human Resources Okanagan Regional Library 1430 KLO Road Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3P6
Closing Date: March 16, 2018 Please quote Competitions #18-26 We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short listed applicants will be contacted
BRANCH HEAD II Librarian
ORL is seeking an experienced, passionate, visionary, and community-minded Branch Head II Librarian for our Kelowna branch. We invite you to bring your expertise and commitment to service excellence to a role where you can make a real difference.
Located in beautiful British Columbia, the ORL stretches from Golden in the Rocky Mountains through the wine and fruit producing lands of the Okanagan Valley to the semi-desert Osoyoos at the US border. It is It is a vibrant regional library system, with 29 branches, serving 26 diverse communities, over 250 employees, and a service population of over 370,000 people
Kelowna Branch is an exciting downtown library, located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District and Tech Centre. Having recently undergone phase 1 of a multi-phase renovation, this signature library building is now connected on two floors to the new Okanagan Centre for Innovation, and features bright, large new meeting and teaching spaces which have been very popular in the community. Kelowna Library is leading the ORL in developing new technical and STEAM programming for adults and children, and a fundraising campaign is underway to raise money for future phases of the renovation, which will include a Make Space and Recording Studio. In recent years, Kelowna Library has developed strong partnerships in the city, situating the library at the heart of the community as an important component of the vibrant Cultural District. It functions as an education centre with strong partnerships with both Okanagan College and the University of British Columbia, and as a key participant in community development initiative with the City of Kelowna.
The ORL Branch II Librarian is in a leadership role responsible for the effective administration and management of our Kelowna Branch Library. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to form and maintain vital community partners. The Kelowna Branch Head leads a strong team who are dedicated to providing outstanding library service and to maintaining a supportive and collaborative workplace. Under the general direction of the Director of Public Services. The Branch Head II provides leadership, advocacy, administrative support, supervision and professional librarian perspective to a major branch library and will function as a senior advisor to the Director of Public Services.
This position is permanent full-time 35 hours weekly. Salary range is $71,663.18 - $76,362.85. Please visit our website at http://www.orl.bc.ca/about-us/careers/current-vacancies for the job description and position requirements. If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you. Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references via mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Closing Date: March 2, 2018 Please quote Competition #18-22
No phone calls please
Library Page Permanent Part Time Lake Country 4 Hours Weekly (Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30) & Wednesday (3:30- 5:30) (This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement)
Competition Closes: February 23, 2017 Please quote Competition #18-10
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Auxiliary/On-Call - No Guaranteed Hours Vernon (This position is covered under the PEA Collective Agreement The Okanagan Regional Library has a vacancy for an auxiliary/on-call Reference Librarian at our Vernon branch. On-Call/Auxiliary staff work on an on call basis to cover vacation/sick time with no guaranteed hours.
Competition Closes: February 26, 2018 Please quote Competition #18-16
Reference Librarian AUXILIARY ON-CALL (NO GUARANTEED HOURS)
About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 370,000 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 Reference & Instruction Supervisor or the Branch Head, the incumbent provides reference/information and readers advisory services to residents of the Okanagan Regional Library District. The incumbent exercises some independent judgement and action within established Okanagan Regional Library policies, procedures and practices.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education Master's Degree from an accredited Library School or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Salary range for this position is $33.75 - $36.66 hourly.
If you are interested in exploring this career opportunity, please visit our website at:
http://www.orl.bc.ca/about-us/careers/current-vacancies for the job description and position requirements.
If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you. Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references via mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Competition #: 18-06 Closing Date: January 31, 2018
Reference Librarian
At 27 hours per week, the position provides the successful candidate with a quality of work-life balance and a competitive salary and benefits arrangement. Salary range for this position is $33.75 - $36.66 hourly.
Competition #: 18-07 Closing Date: January 31, 2018
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Auxiliary/On-Call - No Guaranteed Hours Salmon Arm Branch (This position is covered under the PEA Collective Agreement The Okanagan Regional Library has a vacancy for an auxiliary/on-call Reference Librarian at our Salmon Arm branch. On-Call/Auxiliary staff work on an on call basis to cover vacation/sick time with no guaranteed hours.
Competition Closes: January 26, 2018 Please quote Competition #18-04
Assistant Community Librarian Auxiliary/On-Call (no guaranteed hours) CHERRYVILLE BRANCH This position is covered under the CUPE Collective Agreement.
The Okanagan Regional Library has a vacancy for an auxiliary/on-call Assistant Community Librarian at our Cherryville Branch. On-call staff work on an “as needed” basis, often covering for the absences of regularly scheduled staff. Download the job description for current job requirements and position details. If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please direct applications to:
Director of Human Resources Okanagan Regional Library 1430 KLO Road Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3P6 E-mail: jobs@orl.bc.ca Fax: (250) 861-8696
Please quote Competitions #18-03 Closing Date: January 26, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short listed
Branch Head I Librarian Permanent Full-Time Mission Branch
Do you have a passion for exceeding customer expectations and the ability to build strong ties within the community through outreach? Do you possess a commitment & understanding of meeting community needs? Do you enjoy supporting front line staff to assure exceptional service is delivered to library customers.
About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)
This position is in the Mission branch of the Okanagan Regional Library and is located in the beautiful lakeside city of Kelowna, B.C. The ORL is Canada’s 16th largest public library system, serving over 370,000 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
The successful candidate will be planning and organizing library branch resources and services to meet community needs and interests. The individual will develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, customers, and the community; be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and stay aware of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in public library services.
Education
Master's Degree from an accredited Library School or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Related Experience
This position is 35 hours weekly. Salary range for this position is $67,337.81- $71,670.59. If you meet all of the requirements, then we would like to hear from you. Please forward a covering letter, a resume and references via mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Competition #: 18-40 Closing Date: March 23, 2018
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