Library Technician I

Library Technician I

Tracking Code: req1894

Faculty/Department: Library

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week 

Salary Range: Level 4 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $54,111

Posting Date: February 11, 2026

Closing Date: February 17, :00 pm EST)

Job Summary:

The Campus Libraries are pleased to announce an opening for a
Full-Time Library Technician I position. Although the incumbent will work
primarily at the Social Science, Humanities and Education Library in Charles
Hall, they may also be assigned to other branches within the Ontario Tech
library system. The incumbent in this position will provide outstanding
customer service and be responsible for a variety of daily library operations
including circulation, reference, equipment troubleshooting, shelving, shelf
reading, report processing, display installation, and assisting with various
projects. This position will report to the University Librarian.

Shifts may be assigned during any regular library opening hours
including evenings and weekends. This position includes an evening shift once a
week and Saturdays once a month.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Delivers excellent service through consistent application of library procedures, with a positive customer service attitude. Greets, assists, follows up, directs, informs, listens, maintains positive relationships, responds to inquiries in person, via phone and email, acts as a first point of contact in the library
• Circulation Services: Charges, discharges and renews library material; issues and updates library cards. Provides general assistance including providing information concerning library procedures and policies; assists patrons with completing request forms, processes reports and maintains daily statistics
• Reference Services: Assists students, faculty, staff and community borrowers with front-line reference queries; demonstrates the use of the Library's print and electronic resources and associated equipment
• Library Operations: Contributes to the overall upkeep and maintenance of the libraries' facilities, equipment and materials, prepares for opening/closing, creates and posts signage as necessary
• Other duties may include installing displays, participating in student fairs and contributing to other team or individual projects, etc.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated strong customer service attitude and skills
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Creative problem-solving abilities and demonstrated success working in teams to complete projects
• Ability to safely lift library material, push loaded book carts, shelve library material and troubleshoot equipment
• Reliable, punctual and committed to the assigned shift days and times
• Able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Able to handle different tasks and responsibilities, flexibility to adjust to shifting timelines and priorities
• Able to adapt quickly to changing responsibilities and duties
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of office-based computer applications, e-mail and the Internet

Required Education & Experience:

• Completion of one year of a two-year Library and Information Technician diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum 1-year experience in a customer service environment
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this role

* Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Preferred Experience:

• Library experience preferred
• Experience working with an Integrated Library System, knowledge of Circulation policies and procedures and responding to Reference inquiries is an asset

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until February 17, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university's policies which may also be found on our website  and which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario
Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization
and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified
candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,
Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,
persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or
2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in
Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 2/23/2026