RESEARCH LIBRARIANS

Job title: RESEARCH LIBRARIANS

Job description: The Library of Parliament is a non partisan organization providing stimulating and
rewarding work. We recognize that our employees are our most important asset and, as such,
we offer excellent benefits, a minimum of four weeks’ vacation leave, learning
opportunities to support professional and career development, competitive salaries,
and more!
The Library believes that the excellence for which it is known is enhanced by nurturing an
inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences and supports the full
participation of all employees. The Library is committed to creating and maintaining a
diverse workforce reflecting the communities we live in and work in, the clients we work
with, and Canadian society at large.
We are currently looking for candidates to staff the following position: Research
Librarian.
As a research librarian at the Library of Parliament, you would be responsible for providing
timely, reliable and authoritative reference services on a wide range of topics in person, over
the phone and by email. Research Librarians work with multi-disciplinary teams to respond
to reference requests from parliamentarians, including members of the House of Commons,
senators, parliamentary associations or delegations, and other parliamentary clients.
Librarians have the opportunity to work on substantive research inquiries covering a wide
variety of subjects. The work librarians do, whether in person, over the telephone or online,
helps parliamentarians to develop legislation that will shape Canada’s future and to serve
their constituents.
The position of Research Librarian offers a great opportunity for new or experienced
librarians to develop their reference services skills and to acquire a deeper knowledge of
parliamentary and government documents. If you are searching for a team-oriented
environment that is ever changing, fast-paced, stimulating and rewarding, this position is
right for you.

Please note that applications to this job process are accepted on an on-going basis.

RESEARCH LIBRARIANS
INFORMATION AND DOCUMENT RESOURCE SERVICES
AND
PARLIAMENTARY INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH SERVICES

Anticipatory Staffing

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LS-01 – LS-02 ($75,790 – 97,467)
(Bilingual staffing – imperative: CBC/CBC)

NOTE: While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is required
at Library of Parliament workplaces located in the National Capital Region.

For the purposes of this selection process, the competencies listed in the attached
Competency Profile will be evaluated.
The following knowledge criteria will also be evaluated:

• Knowledge of current affairs, parliamentary publications, online search tools and

reference sources relevant to Canadian politics and current affairs
To be considered, candidates must have:

• A master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences or Library and Information

Studies from a recognized university. Applicants who anticipate graduating in the
winter or summer semesters of 2023 may be considered.

• Knowledge of or experience conducting in-depth searches using print and online

sources

• Experience in providing written responses to requests for information

Operational Requirements:

• Librarians may be required to work an evening duty shift every 2-3 weeks (during

sitting weeks). These hours would be 10:30AM – 7:00PM.
Candidates retained in this selection process wil be required to obtain:

• A successful second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative
• A successful pre-employment screening

Additional Information:

• This selection process is open to the employees of the Library of Parliament and the

general public.

• This selection process will include a second-language evaluation, a written qualifying

exam and an interview. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and
knowledge-based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to
move to the next stage of the selection process.

• Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or

indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge
and/or competencies.

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• On 20 June 2022, the vaccination requirement for employees of the Library of

Parliament established by the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination was suspended. The
Library of Parliament will continue to follow the situation closely, and should the
epidemiological conditions change, we will assess whether there is a need to reinstate
the vaccination policy and the associated essential condition of employment
applicable to indeterminate, determinate, student and intern hiring.

• Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates

will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

• Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.
• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

To apply, please send us your curriculum vitae, along with a covering letter indicating how you meet each of
the education and experience requirements of the position. Please quote Staffing Process 22-LOP-360 in
your documents and in the subject line of your email.
Send us your application:

By email:

Questions? Contact Human Resources at 343-542-4836
We thank al those who apply. Please note that only those selected for further consideration

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