Library Technician

Regular Full-Time

About Us
At North Vancouver District Public Library, we inspire learning, discovery, creativity and collaboration in our community. Serving almost +0,000 residents at three full-service locations and one Express Library throughout the beautiful District of North Vancouver, we are proud to provide free and equitable access to welcoming spaces, diverse collections and digital resources, a wide range of technology and computers, including StoryLab, and so much more. Proudly late fine free, our libraries are the destination for our growing community to connect, share, and inspire.

Position Overview
NVDPL is looking for a regular full-time Library Technician to work in a front-facing role with an emphasis on services and programming for children and families. The job description for this position is currently under review.

What we can offer you
At NVDPL, we believe in building community and relationships, nurturing innovation while honouring tradition, embracing exploration, creativity, and fun, and supporting human potential and enabling excellence.
Reporting to the Manager, Community Connections, and under the direction of a Librarian, you will provide reference & reader’s advisory services; plan and delivery early literacy programming and outreach; and assist with collection maintenance.
What you’ll be doing
Aspects of the role will include:
Providing reference and readers advisory services with a focus on youth
Providing assistance with digital devices & resources and using library equipment
Confidently managing use of public space in a busy environment
Planning and delivering early literacy storytimes appropriate for various ages and stages of development
Conducting group visits in the library and outreach to daycares, schools and other community groups
Assisting in collection maintenance, including assessing and weeding collections using established criteria
Referring more complex inquiries to librarian

What you’ll need to succeed
Completion of an accredited Library and Information Technology program
Demonstrated ability/experience and desire to work with youth
Ability to design and implement age & developmentally appropriate programs and activities for youth
Considerable customer service, interpersonal, communication and written skills

It’s great if you have
Basic knowledge of library collections, especially current trends, formats, genres and authors for youth.
Basic knowledge of the information resources, electronic networks and computer applications used in the work, including library service platforms
Basic knowledge of the objectives of public libraries, including an understanding of Intellectual Freedom

The hourly pay rate for this unionized position starts at $30.70 based on a 35-hour Sunday to Thursday workweek, plus a generous benefits package. This work requires flexible availability, including evenings and weekend shifts.

North Vancouver District Public Library is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, barrier-free work environment. If you have a passion for connecting community, sharing knowledge, and inspiring stories, and you are interested in joining our dynamic team, then we’d like to hear from you!

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online only with your cover letter and resume at https://careers.dnv.org by July 11, 2026, to be considered for this competition.

Our libraries are located on the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. Their ancestors have lived here for countless generations. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect community, share knowledge and inspire stories on unceded Coast Salish Territory.

Compensation
The hourly pay rate for this unionized position starts at $30.70 based on a 35-hour Sunday to Thursday workweek, plus a generous benefits package.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
JP#25-10L

Job Open Date
06/1+/2026

Job Close Date
07/11/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants