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Western Management Consultants

Chief Librarian

Surrey, BC

CA$206K - CA$243K/yr

Reporting directly to the Library Board and serving as Secretary to the Board, the Chief Librarian also sits on the City of Surrey's executive team and works closely with the Board, senior leadership ...

Ubc

ILL & Circulation Assistant

Vancouver, BC

CA$4.4K - CA$4.6K/mo

Coordinates the Law Library's interlibrary loan services and performs detailed routines related to ILL operations. This involves a fee-for-service operation and resource-sharing agreements that UBC ...

Ubc

Monograph Acquisitions Coordinator

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$5.1K - CA$5.9K/mo

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job ProfileCUPE 2950 Salaried - Library Specialist 2 (Gr10) Job Title Monograph Acquisitions Coordinator Department UBC Library | Collections Services ...

Ubc

Senior GIC Assistant

Vancouver, BC

CA$4.4K - CA$4.6K/mo

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job ProfileCUPE 2950 Salaried - Tech Svc Library Asst 3 (Gr6) Job Title Senior GIC Assistant Department GIC Operations | Department of Geography Compensation ...

Bardel Entertainment

Pipeline TD - Lead

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$100K - CA$125K/yr

Ensure services, libraries, and tools are stable, well-documented, and follow coding standards set by the pipeline team. Team Leadership & Mentorship * Mentor and manage a team of pipeline developers ...

Bardel Entertainment

Pipeline TD - Lead

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$100K - CA$125K/yr

Ensure services, libraries, and tools are stable, well-documented, and follow coding standards set by the pipeline team. Team Leadership & Mentorship * Mentor and manage a team of pipeline developers ...

Insight Global

Operations Administrator

Vancouver, BC · Hybrid

CA$25 - CA$29/hr

The Operations Administrator will support daily office operations, manage requests from internal employees, maintain physical inventory and sample libraries, coordinate shipments, assist with ...

Ubc

Project Coordinator

Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$5.5K - CA$6.4K/mo

An initial effort to fill some elements of these gaps was the creation of the Patient Experience Library that has been started in the UK by Miles Sibley and colleagues. In the US, there is the ...

Fortinet, Inc.

Software Developer (Android)

Burnaby, BC · On-site

CA$117K - CA$143K/yr

Our Android projects share a C/C++ library, which integrates with NDK on Android. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Android development and network knowledge while being eager to ...

Fortinet

Software Developer (Android)

Burnaby, BC · On-site

CA$117K - CA$143K/yr

Our Android projects share a C/C++ library, which integrates with NDK on Android. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Android development and network knowledge while being eager to ...

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Library Student Assistant

Surrey, BC • On-site

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Campus Supervisor.

SUMMARY

Maintaining Library materials in order and assisting staff in a variety of tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Shelving library materials
  • Emptying book return bins, and discharging library materials
  • Shelf reading library as needed
  • Shifting books on shelves when needed
  • Photocopying or scanning as required
  • Emptying small recycling bins into large blue bins
  • Picking up discarded library books within the library and bring to Checkout Counter for counting
  • Assisting with library promotion and events
  • A strong social media user with a desire to contribute content and learn about processes, procedures and best practices
  • Assisting with discarding weeded library materials 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current KPU student in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner
  • Knowledge of Library procedures and Library of Congress Classification System an asset
  • Demonstrated aptitude for accuracy and detail-oriented work
  • Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move materials on carts is required 

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

AVAILABILITY

  • Work schedule will be approximately 8 hours weekly
  • 8 hours per week, split into two 4-hour shifts (Monday to Friday).
  • Each shift includes one 15-minute break. 
  • Work days and hours are flexible depending on class schedules. 

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

  • Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) - BC Minimum Wage
  • One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) - BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
  • With a post-secondary diploma or degree - BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students must use their KPU email to apply. As part of the application, please include a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your most recent transcript.

There will be an intersession layoff in December 2026 and April/May 2027.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

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