Library Aide

About the Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions that showcase the region's beauty: pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests and both historic and modern areas, all within approximately 45,000 square kilometres. Headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 143,680 located within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.

Our Library System

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL), a department of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, provides services through 13 libraries and a Mobile Library. Located in the Central Interior of British Columbia, the TNRL provides programming, materials and resources to people of all ages. The Library team is committed to providing excellent public service for a lifetime of personal growth, learning and enjoyment. You will work in an organization that values flexibility and customer service. As a member of the library team, you will engage with our patrons and help to build strong connections and partnerships with all our communities.

The Role

The Library Aide (Summer Programs) is responsible for planning, promoting, developing, and delivering summer programming. They will focus on summer programs for children or for teens and adults. Duties include preparing and organizing materials used in summer programs, inspiring patrons to join summer programs through social media and other types of media outreach, and planning and developing programming for summer programs. Aides will also deliver the programming they’ve planned, whether these programs are passive, take-home, virtual, or in person. Aides will build connections with community groups such as schools, daycares, preschools, day camps, and seniors’ groups. One children’s position will have a focus on programming specific to daycares and other child-care centres. The position may require travel within Merritt or to communities adjacent to Merritt. The schedule for this position is subject to change.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A passion for delivering fun and engaging programs for patrons of all ages
• Previous experience working with children or teens and adults and/or a future career goal involving service to children, teens, or adults
• Customer service experience and teamwork skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, using e-mail, the Internet, and social media
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Grade 12 or GED equivalent
A valid BC Driver’s License, access to a vehicle, and the ability to provide a Driver’s Abstract

Applicants should clearly indicate if they have a preferred area of focus: children or teens and adults. Applications not fulfilling the criteria set out in this job posting will not be considered. Your application should clearly outline the qualifications, and/or abilities, and experience you have for this position.

Eligibility:

All applicants submitting an application for this Canada Summer Jobs funded program must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the program
• Be a Canadian Citizen
• Have a valid BC Driver’s License, and be able to provide a Driver’s Abstract

This is a temporary 14 week position with an anticipated start date of May 14th, 2024 and is subject to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs. The schedule for this position is 9:30-4:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday and may include evenings.

This position pays $19.93 per hour with an additional 14% in lieu of benefits.

Applications must include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and will be accepted until 23:00 PST on the closing date of the competition. This position requires a Criminal Record Check and the completion of a driver’s abstract. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Thank you for considering the Thompson-Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!