Manitoba Library Association

The City of Winnipeg Community Services Department invites applications for a Librarian I. Under the direction of the Administrative Coordinator of Community Based Library Services, the Librarian I is responsible for the development and provision of information/reference services; planning and scheduling work; training and supervising staff; maintaining and developing the collections; promoting library services and materials; and participating in Committee meetings and workshops. Salary ranges $1,603.72 to $1,874.49 biweekly with a comprehensive benefits package.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1.Graduation from an accredited School of Library Science (B.L.S. or M.L.S.).
2.Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
3.A good general knowledge of literature and a variety of subject areas, current affairs and trends.
3.The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
4.Ability to deal effectively with the public and staff is essential.
5.Good planning and organizational skills and previous library experience are also required.
6.A valid Drivers Licence and accessibility to a car an asset.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, on or before August 10, 2004 quoting Posting No. 100463 to:

Louise Couper, Recruitment and Compensation Clerk
Human Resource Strategy & Services Division,
City of Winnipeg Community Services,
4th Floor - 395 Main Street,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3N8.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

"AN EMPLOYMENT EQUITY EMPLOYER"
"ABORIGINAL PERSONS, WOMEN, VISIBLE MINORITIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF-DECLARE IN THEIR COVERING LETTER"

PHONE 984-4636 FOR EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
986-3452 - TTY
City of Winnipeg on-line: www.winnipeg.ca
Winnipeg Public Library on-line: wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/

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