Community Development & Planning Services

Library Services Division

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Blenheim Library

(Permanent, part-time)

Job # LIBS 10-11

CURRENT STATUS:

August 9, 2010:

This position has been filled.  We thank you for your interest in working with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, and hope you will continue to watch our job postings and apply for positions which you are interested in.

July 29, 2010:

Candidates have been selected and are being contacted.  Interviews are taking place August 6, 2010.

July 6, 2010:

As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2010, we no longer will be accepting resumes for this posting.  The department is currently reviewing all resumes received.  This process can take up to two weeks or longer, depending on the number of applications. 

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NOTE: This position requires a Career Profile and resume (no cover letter is requested).  If submitting a hard copy, please attach the Career Profile to the front of your resume.

Job Description:

The Chatham Kent Public Library requires an individual to fill a permanent part-time Page position at the Blenheim Library for approximately 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

·          Shelving and shelf-reading of all library material

·          Emptying drop boxes

·          Maintaining the periodical and pamphlet collections

·          General clean-up duties both inside and outside the Library

·          Checking in returned materials

·          Assisting with programs

·          Other duties as may be assigned on an occasional basis

Qualifications:

·          Because of the responsibilities of this position, applicants must be 14 years of age or older

·          Attention to detail, neatness; good organizational skills and the ability to work independently is required

·          Previous experience working in a library is an asset

·          Previous customer service experience is an asset

·          Previous experience working with children an asset

·          Previous experience in classifying documents (alphabetical, numerical, alphanumerical) an asset

·          Because of the responsibilities of this position, candidates are required to: have physical stamina; flexibility; good physical health; able to lift 25-35 pounds (11-15 kilograms); able to stand for extended periods of time; able to bend, kneel and reach

·          Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish a Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment

Please note: the interview process may involve testing

Compensation:

The hourly wage range for this part-time position is $10.25 to $10.51 (based on grade 1 of the 2010 non-union part-time compensation plan), plus vacation pay and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

Applying:

Candidates interested in the above position are asked to submit a Career Profile and resume to the address below.  Please do not include a cover letter, or copies of transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.

The Career Profile can be found below.  The Microsoft Word (.doc) version of the Career Profile may be saved on your computer.  Please complete the form and save before printing or emailing.  There is an Adobe version you can print and complete by hand. If you are unable to save or print either of the Career Profile versions, please visit:

o   A local library

o   A Chatham-Kent municipal centre

o   Or Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centres (in Chatham at the Federal building, 1^st floor, 120 Wellington Street or in Wallaceburg at the Municipal Centre, 2^nd floor, 786 Dufferin Ave) 

CAREER PROFILE:
PageBlenLIBS1011CAREERPROFILEJune2010.doc
PageBlenLIBS1011CAREERPROFILEJune2010.pdf

 

Your resume should give detailed information for each 'yes' answer in your Career Profile, as well as where you gained the experience.  Your resume should list each employer, the job titles under each employer, with a summary of the job duties/skills/experiences you gained in each position compared to the responsibilities and qualifications listed in the job ad.

If submitting electronically, please include the municipal job title and municipal job number in your subject line, and include your name and phone number in the body of your e-mail.  If submitting a Career Profile application form and resume via e-mail, please submit your documents in a MS Word (.doc or docx) or Adobe (.pdf) attachment.  Please do not paste the application form into your email. 

Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2010

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

315 King Street West

P.O. Box 640

Chatham ON  N7M 5K8

Attn. Cathy J. E. Hoffman, MPA, CHRP, CMMIII

Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development

Fax:  519.436.3237

Email address: Ckresume@chatham-kent.ca

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.