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Academic Library Assistant Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Vistex

CA$80K - CA$93K/yr

Documentation & Research Support * Assist in documenting business requirements and process flows ... Maintain shared repositories and documentation libraries. * Support knowledge-sharing initiatives.

ShyftLabs

Associate AI Engineer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$60K - CA$80K/yr

What You'll Do * Assist in building and integrating AI-powered features into backend applications ... Internship, co-op, academic project, or personal project experience in software engineering, AI/ML ...

Arcadis

Interior Design Student Intern/Co-op

Toronto, ON

CA$20 - CA$25/hr

The ideal candidate will be available to work 1-2 days per week during the fall and spring academic ... Maintain and organize the product sample library and assist with the coordination of lunch-and ...

Arcadis

Interior Design Student Intern/Co-op

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$20 - CA$25/hr

The ideal candidate will be available to work 1-2 days per week during the fall and spring academic ... Maintain and organize the product sample library and assist with the coordination of lunch-and ...

Alberta Health Services

CA$398K/yr

... academic appointment with the University of Alberta Psychiatry department to assist in teaching ... libraries and museums. With an assortment of recreation facilities, multi-use trails and green ...

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What is an academic library assistant?

Academic Library Assistants are support staff who help manage the daily operations of college or university libraries. They assist students and faculty in finding and borrowing materials, organize and shelve books, maintain records, and may help with cataloging or interlibrary loan requests. Their role is essential in ensuring the library runs smoothly and patrons have access to the resources they need for research and study.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an academic library assistant?

To thrive as an Academic Library Assistant, you generally need organizational skills, attention to detail, familiarity with library practices, and at least a high school diploma or an associate degree. Experience with library cataloging software, integrated library systems (ILS), and digital databases is typically required. Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork skills help you effectively support students and faculty. These skills ensure efficient library operations, positive patron experiences, and the accurate management of resources in an academic environment.

What are some common challenges academic library assistants face in managing multiple requests from students, faculty, and staff?

Academic Library Assistants often juggle diverse tasks such as assisting with research queries, checking out materials, and supporting library events, which can lead to a fast-paced and occasionally demanding environment. Balancing these responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and offering helpful service can be challenging, especially during peak times like midterms or finals. Effective time management, clear communication, and familiarity with library systems are crucial for success. Collaborating closely with librarians and other staff helps distribute workloads and ensures patrons' needs are met efficiently.

What is the difference between Academic Library Assistant vs Library Technician?

AspectAcademic Library AssistantLibrary Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer post-secondary educationPost-secondary certificate or associate degree in library technology
Work EnvironmentAcademic libraries, educational institutionsLibraries, archives, educational settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting patrons, shelving, cataloging, basic administrative tasksProcessing materials, maintaining catalog systems, technical support

The main difference between an Academic Library Assistant and a Library Technician lies in their education requirements and technical responsibilities. Academic Library Assistants typically perform clerical and patron service tasks, while Library Technicians handle more technical cataloging and processing duties. Both roles are essential in supporting library operations within educational institutions.

Academic Library Assistant jobs near you
Infographic showing various Academic Library Assistant job openings in Ontario as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Internship, 34% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Technical Consultant ABAP - Analyst Industry Templates

Vistex
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees
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CA$80K - CA$93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support industry template deployments by assisting in configuration, documentation, and testing activities.

  • Perform basic system configuration, data preparation, validation, and maintain system documentation.

  • Execute test scripts, document results, escalate issues, and support regression testing during releases.

Job description

Vistex is an SAP software solutions extensions partner serving businesses of all sizes worldwide across a spectrum of industries by managing their master data, contracts, pricing, rebates and incentive programs. Our solutions provide unprecedented visibility into the breadth and depth of go-to-market programs and enable businesses with insightful information that drive revenue, control costs and increase margins. Our deep industry expertise coupled with in-house implementation, delivery and training services makes Vistex a full solutions resource and consultancy.

The Technical Consultant ABAP - Analyst (Industry Templates), GTMS provides foundational support for template configuration, documentation, and testing activities. This role works closely with Senior Analysts and Associate Architects to support industry template deployments and ensure system accuracy and consistency.
The Technical Consultant ABAP - Analyst role is an entry-level to early-career position focused on learning ERP processes, template structures, and enterprise application fundamentals.

Responsibilities:

Documentation & Research Support

  • Assist in documenting business requirements and process flows.
  • Support preparation of training and deployment materials.
  • Maintain system documentation and configuration records.
  • Conduct research on industry-specific use cases.

Configuration Assistance

  • Perform basic system configuration under guidance.
  • Support data preparation and validation activities.
  • Assist in maintaining data accuracy within test environments.
  • Follow established standards and templates.

Testing Support

  • Execute predefined test scripts.
  • Document test results and escalate issues.
  • Support regression testing during releases.
  • Assist in defect tracking and validation.

Administrative & Team Support

  • Participate in project status meetings.
  • Track assigned tasks and report progress.
  • Maintain shared repositories and documentation libraries.
  • Support knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Professional Development

  • Complete ERP and product training programs.
  • Build understanding of enterprise processes and system architecture.
  • Develop analytical and configuration skills through guided assignments.
  • 3-6 years of experience in ERP systems, enterprise applications, or business systems analysis.
  • Internship or academic exposure to ERP systems preferred.

The compensation for this position is $80,000CAD-$93,000 CAD.  Base pay will vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s location, job-related knowledge, skills and work experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus.  Vistex provides highly competitive benefits including comprehensive healthcare plan, and paid time off, including paid volunteerism days!

About us:  Vistex solutions help businesses take control of their mission-critical processes. With a multitude of programs covering pricing, trade, royalties and incentives, it can be complicated to see where all the money is flowing, let alone how much difference it makes to the topline and the bottom-line. With Vistex, business stakeholders can see the numbers, see what really works, and see what to do next – so they can make sure every dollar spent or earned is really driving growth, and not just additional costs. The world’s leading enterprises across a spectrum of industries rely on Vistex every day to propel their businesses.

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