Perks & Benefits:
Requisition ID: 14430
Department: Ottawa Public Library
Service: Corporate Services
Branch: Finance & Business Services
Employment Type: 1 Temporary Part Time Position (Up to 1 year)
Work Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Library
Salary Information: $24.230 - $28.342 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Tallwood Drive
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Library
Application Close: 30/08/2024
JOB SUMMARY
The Materials Delivery unit is responsible for materials delivery programs, services and initiatives within and across the Ottawa Public Library (OPL), including: efficient and reliable sorting of library materials and automated sorting system functions; timely delivery of internal and contracted library materials to support the OPL’s 33 Branches, mobile operations and customer service; and daily delivery of internal mail and small moves of furniture and equipment between branches as required.
You are responsible for organizing, sorting and staging library books and other materials; operating the Automated Materials Handling (AMH) equipment; and assisting in the loading/unloading of materials delivery vehicles.
Work is performed within the context of the policies and framework of the Library corporate culture as embodied in the Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Experience Guidelines and the Canadian Federation of Library Association position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion, with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 9
Less than 6 months of experience in organizing and staging materials in a warehouse environment
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of methods and techniques for sorting and staging of materials within a warehouse environment.
- General knowledge of Ottawa Public Library policies and procedures related to health and safety.
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- To sort and organize library holdings in accordance with prescribed warehouse systems and procedures.
- Ability to maneuver book carts and lift boxes up to 50 pounds
- Use tact, discretion and confidentiality.
- Respond to changing priorities as directed.
- Customer service orientation, including the use of tact, discretion and confidentiality.
- Attention to detail
- Flexible
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Strongly committed to quality customer service
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing required.
- Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process.
- Alternative educational credentials combined with job-related experience, demonstrated performance, and ability may be considered in lieu of stated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Ottawa Public Library promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The Ottawa Public Library provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.
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