About this role
Greater Victoria Public LibraryLibrary Services Librarian II2026-67E to 2026-75ECategoryLibrary ServicesJob TypeRegular & Temporary positionsPosting TypeExternalWork LocationVariousHours per WeekVariousSalary Range (per hour)$48.74 to $50.58 (Pay Band 15)Union MembershipThis is a Union Position (CUPE 410)
DESCRIPTION?
Are you innovative and flexible in a rapidly changing library environment?? Do you excel in fostering innovation, effective, and enthusiastic team relationships among staff with diverse backgrounds and skills?? Are you ready to support the community-inspired library service model? RoleThe Library Services Librarian II will provide and support program delivery, information services, reader's advisory, and digital assistance, as well as leadership in ensuring the provision of customer service. In addition to branch-based librarian responsibilities, each position will be assigned to a portfolio to support the community-inspired library service model. Portfolio assignments are system-wide in scope and are subject to change.
Education and ExperienceOur ideal candidate will have the required education and experience: A completed MLS or MUS degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited library program One year of experience as a Library Services Librarian in a public library An equivalent combination of education and professional-level experience may be considered Details There are four positions available: Job Posting Number: 2026-67EJob Title: Library Services Librarian IIStatus: Regular Full-TimeHours: 35 Hours Per Week (Line 2: Tuesday to Saturday; 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM)Work Location: Oak Bay BranchPortfolio: Healthy CommunitiesPortfolio Description: The Healthy Communities portfolio plays a vital role in defining the role of the library in a healthy community with a focus on social connectedness opportunities for social health and well-being.
The scope of this portfolio includes the coordination of programming and services on the topics of health and wellness, food sustainability and security, and engagement with vulnerable populations including seniors and members of the street-involved/homeless community in Greater Victoria. This portfolio also leads GVPL's involvement in the Seed Library.
Job Posting Number: 2026-73EJob Title: Library Services Librarian IIStatus: Regular Part-TimeHours: 28 Hours Per Week (Line 6: Wednesday to Saturday; 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM)Work Location: Central BranchPortfolio: Emergent LiteracyPortfolio Description: The Emergent Literacy portfolio plays a vital role in the planning and delivery of literacy-based services for children from birth to five years old and to parents and caregivers. The scope of this portfolio includes coordination of Baby Times, Family Storytimes, GVPL's Family Literacy Week, BC Summer Reading Club for young children and other early literacy programming.
The portfolio also provides support to customer service staff in the delivery of reader's advisory. The portfolio also contributes to GVPL's 100 Books to Read Before Kindergarten, StoryWalk kits, SkillBuilders kits and other kits for young children. Another key role is leadership of outreach to schools and community agencies including Island Health Units, StrongStart Centres, Neighbourhood Houses and Books for Breakfast. Other community engagement includes representing GVPL on local early years literacy committees,tables and task forces.
Job Posting Number: 2026-74EJob Title: Library Services Librarian IIStatus: Temporary Part-TimeTemporary End Date: August 28, 2027 or until the return of the incumbentHours: 21 Hours Per Week (Line 3: Thursday to Saturday; 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM)Work Location: Saanich Centennial BranchPortfolio: Cultural CommunitiesPortfolio Description: The Cultural Communities portfolio plays a vital role in building inclusive and welcoming communities with a specific focus on the diversity in our community that exists in multiple identities including race,