Librarian

Under the authority of the manager – partnerships, programs, and specialized services, you will be called upon to collaborate in the implementation of programs and policies related to the products and services offered by the library. You will coordinate the work of employees assigned to these activities. Additionally, you will supervise documentary research activities, selection of documentary resources, information services, and inquiries intended for the concerned staff.

More specifically:

• Develops and maintains partnerships, ongoing relationships with other municipal services, other libraries, government agencies, documentation centers, community organizations, institutional or others.
• Assists their superior in the development and implementation of policies and programs in their area of activity.
• Ensures the promotion of the library's products and services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of promotional programs to raise awareness of the products and services offered by the library.
• Participates in meetings, discussions, or gatherings with employees from other divisions to identify issues within their area of expertise and find appropriate solutions.
• Writes and periodically submits to their superior any relevant working documents and/or reports.
• Collaborates on the library's activity programming.
• Coordinates working committees to propose and develop products, services, procedures, and regulations for the library.

• Hold a master's degree in library science and/or information science
• Have two (2) years of relevant experience in the activities described in the summary;
• Have the ability to identify, reach, and retain different audiences, particularly those distanced from library services;
• Have the ability to develop, maintain an active presence, and foster relationships with groups, organizations, institutions, and community partners;
• Know the Laval community environment (an asset).

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and social benefits:

• 3 weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated for months worked in the first year);
• 16.5 holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• 3 weeks of paid sick days at the beginning of the year;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Workplace easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Possibility of accumulating overtime;
• Reimbursement of professional dues;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.