Resource Centre Technician (Secondary)

Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board invites applications for the position of:

RESOURCE CENTRE TECHNICIAN (SECONDARY)

ST. JOSEPH-SCOLLARD HALL

1.00 FTE Temporary

Effective Immediately

Mandatory Requirements:

Minimum two-year post-secondary diploma in Library and Information Technology or equivalent;

Minimum of two years of related experience in a computerized/digital environment;

Intermediate/Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft environment including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;

Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of digital and web-based resources and processes;

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;

Demonstrated initiative, self-motivated and self-directed.

Preferred Requirements:

1 to 3 years of experience in an educational library environment;

Understanding of the needs of the 21st century learner and related global competencies;

Understanding of and familiarity with the unique structure of a learning commons environment and how this supports fostering student engagement and learning in the 21st century;

Experience assisting education staff and students in conducting research and locating resources on a variety of topics;

Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of databases;

Knowledge of applicable copyright laws inclusive of regulations and board policies;

Proficiency in cataloguing and book processing;

Library technical skills within a modern 21st century digital and automated environment;

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain reports of resource usage in order to inform, maximize and make recommendations regarding the usage of resources within our Catholic high school;

Familiarity with the Ontario Curriculum.

Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position are asked to apply via Apply To Education posting number 3853893. Applications will be received via Apply To Education until 4:30 p.m. on November 11, 2024.

Shawn Fitzsimmons Paula Mann

Chair Director of Education

The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is committed to diversity and inclusion. Please contact our Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@npsc.ca or via telephone at 705-472-1201 ext. 31215 prior to the posting’s closing date should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.