Description
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.
Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/.
THE OPPORTUNITY: LIBRARY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR
(TECHNICAL & RESOURCE SUPPORT E)
PROVINCIAL RESOURCE CENTRE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (PRCVI)
The Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired is a Provincial Outreach Program funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and hosted by the Vancouver School Board. PRCVI is charged with providing learning resources, leadership, information, training, and consultation to support BC school districts’ and independent schools’ goal of ensuring equitable access and enhanced educational opportunities for students with visual impairments including those with additional exceptionalities. For more information, please visit https://www.prcvi.org/.
In this position, you will:
Maintain quality, accuracy, and organization of PRCVI library databases and catalogue. Liaise with contract programmers as needed for troubleshooting as well as ongoing development of public-facing library catalogue and internal databases
PRCVI Library and Production Staff: provide guidance, instruction and direction; schedule, assign and coordinate additional work projects; maintain quality, accuracy, organization and quantity of work; modify existing or develop new workflow procedures as needed
Ensure standardization and integrity of data, troubleshoot database and equipment issues
Braille Transcription - Assign new transcription work and create cost projections as needed; obtain updates on titles in progress and update production tracking database
Maintain supplies for alternate format production (e.g., braille paper), reorder and negotiate bulk pricing as needed
Request original files from publishers for alternate format production. Investigate and request existing alternate format materials from other centers across Canada and internationally
Place orders as needed with vendors on Standing Purchase Orders
Generate library recall notices; calculate costs & issues invoices to districts with lost items
Assign work to office support staff related to contractor invoices and database entry
Notify Library & Archives Canada of any new titles in production and all titles where production has been completed
Coordinate alternate format provincial exam & FSA requests and liaise with the Ministry of Education and Child Care adjudications coordinator to determine which practice assessments and final exams need to be produced
Coordination of ARC-BC Production: Maintain production priorities & progress tracking; connect with PRCVI Library staff on ARC cataloguing; receive new digital format title requests from ARC users and notifying users when their requests are ready to download; liaise with Production Facilitator on file format issues
Liaise with contract programmer on ARC-BC design enhancements needed, software update testing & database issues
Provide technical and resource support to PRCVI
Perform other work within the job band as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of Grade 12 plus a minimum of four (4) years post-secondary training in Library and Information Sciences or Information Management or equivalent
Minimum of over five (5) years of relevant library or information management experience
Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of library systems management, library acquisitions, and metadata and discovery strategies
Professional experience in project management and budgeting an asset
Candidates must possess proven ability to:establish priorities and meet tight and possibly conflicting deadlines, work independently as well as in a team environment, apply good judgement, and problem solve
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong analytical skills, data manipulation and Excel skills required
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position is $46.37/hour (paid as 7 hours/day) plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Municipal Pension Plan, Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, & Gratuity Days.
This position is 100% in-person at the PRCVI Office (1750 West 75th Ave, Vancouver)
TO APPLY
Create a profile on Make a Future
Click "Apply Now" under ECE, EA and Support Staff positions
Upload all supporting documents. Your application must include a cover letter, resume and your last 3 direct supervisors/managers as references
Answer the job posting questions
Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation email
This posting is ongoing until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.
