Competition # : 43731
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 02-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia's culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.

By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

The Communities Librarian is a consultant and advisor to the regional public library systems and Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH) on services to public libraries. The Communities Librarian identifies and develops strategic partnerships, special projects, and service models regarding library services. The Communities Librarian works collaboratively with community partners, libraries, and other organizations in the culture sector (e.g., museums, and archives) to identify service needs. The Communities Librarian works to align library services with CCTH and other government priorities. In addition, the Communities Librarian acts as an NSPL lead in library promotions and marketing strategies, liaising with library public relations staff as well as Communications Nova Scotia (CNS).

The Communities Librarian supports the work of NSPL and builds awareness of public libraries. This may include representing NSPL on department/government projects, committees and/or initiatives. It may occasionally entail assisting other teams within NSPL to accomplish their goals and objectives.

This position reports to the Client Services Manager.

Primary Accountabilities

The Librarian assists in the development and delivery of equitable and sustainable library service:

• Assists the Librarian 4 (Client Services) in reviewing, developing, and implementing projects, services, and policy.
• Serves on provincial and pan-Canadian committees and working groups to
  • increase awareness of NSPL and Nova Scotia's public libraries, and
  • ensure that the public libraries' perspective is represented.
• Assists with research and analysis on library trends, policies, and best practices to ensure inclusive and accessible library services.
• Acts as a consultant for the library sector and government on library service development and delivery.

The Librarian builds relationships with external groups and other government agencies/departments:

• Identifies opportunities for, and initiates partnerships with, community groups and government to ensure sustainable and collaborative approaches to library services delivery.
• Develops business cases for partnerships and projects and implements related work.
• Seeks out and liaises with colleagues in the library sector and other organizations to research new and potential shared initiatives.

The Librarian helps to build awareness of the Nova Scotia Provincial Library and the work of Nova Scotia's public libraries:

• Assists in identifying and developing shared opportunities to promote library services.
• Uses social media and other tools to effectively communicate the services and roles of public libraries in their communities.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you have a Bachelor's degree with a post‐graduate degree in Library Science plus 2 years professional library experience.

You demonstrate and understand the value of equity, diversity, and inclusion, by applying the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion to all areas of your work and supporting your colleagues to do the same by setting an example and keeping informed on training and education around a working in a more inclusive workforce. You exercise tact, diplomacy and sound judgement when dealing with internal and external clients.

You possess exceptional organizational and communication skills (verbal and written). You are a self-directed with the ability to work independently or in a team environment. You have experience using Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel), library database systems, and internet search engines. You have a high degree of concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Most of each day is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Occasionally moves/lifts light objects such as office supplies, equipment and boxes of files.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.
• Department specific flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 12
Salary Range: $2,458.24 - $2,982.67 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].