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POSITION TITLE:                 Library Technician

SECTION:                              Media Relations

LOCATION:                           Canadian Embassy, Washington, D.C.

POSITION NUMBER:           EXT-306059

LEVEL:                                   LE-05

STARTING SALARY:            $35,839 USD plus benefits

COMPETITION NO.:             002/06

DATE POSTED:                    January 3, 2006

CLOSING DATE:                   January 16, 2006

 
OPEN TO:  Candidates who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, who are legal residents of the Washington Metropolitan area, who have or are eligible for work authorization in the USA, and whose applications are received by the closing date.   

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Reference Librarian, using on-line computer systems, orders publications, renews subscriptions, purchases selected acquisitions for the Embassy library, officers of the Embassy and departments in Ottawa and Canadian posts worldwide; drafts all correspondence relating to publications; purchases, checks in and routes serials and claims missing issues; maintains records of all expenses; prepares financial statements, and other budget reports as required using word processors, spreadsheets and on-line acquisitions module; processes incoming mail; provides reference assistance  using reference sources, CD-ROM and on-line search services and performs other duties in support of the delivery of effective library service.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT (must be met):  Eligibility for a government of Canada Reliability Status

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:  English

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must demonstrate clearly how they meet the Education and Experience requirements listed below:

EDUCATION:  secondary school graduation, or certification in the field of information management or library technician.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in doing internet research;

2. Experience in creating and managing spreadsheets;

3. Experience in drafting correspondence; and

4. Experience in using Microsoft Office or Corel Suite programs.

5. Experience in preparing and administering budgets

RATED REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of on-line research tools;

2. Knowledge of Canadian reference material;

3. Knowledge of the Canadian government information and/or publication departments;

4. Knowledge of budget procedures; and

5. Knowledge of website management.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to prepare and maintain databases;

2. Ability to plan and organize;

3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and

4. Ability to respond to enquiries from colleagues and clients

 PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

1. Team player

2. Initiative;

3. Flexibility;

4. Judgement; and

5. Effective interpersonal skills

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduation from a community college with a diploma in Library Technology.

2. Ability to work in French.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The staffing process will consist of a review of all applications to ensure that applicants meet the essential requirements.  PLEASE NOTE THAT FAILURE TO MEET ANY OF THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS ELIMINATES CANDIDATES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THE COMPETITION. Only those applicants who meet these will be contacted by the Human Resources Section for an interview or other form of assessment of the Rated Requirements.

The assessment can include an interview, a written test and other tests that will consist of a series of questions designed to evaluate each applicant's knowledge, abilities and personal suitability for the position.

An eligibility list of qualified candidates will be established for this position.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Applications should be sent by e-mail to: resume@international.gc.ca , by fax to 202-682-7738 or by post to the attention of the Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 by the closing date. In completing their applications, candidates should confirm that they meet all the essential requirements and take care to relate their work experience to the position description and indicate the position number.

HOURS OF WORK:

Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with the Locally Engaged Staff (LES) regulations of 37.5/40 hours per week.