Library Assistant Evening & Weekend Supervisor PL4
Saint John - Canada
Job Summary
Closing Date: October 1 2026 at 4:00 PM
UNB Libraries
The UNB Saint John Library is in the Hans W. Klohn Commons and is staffed by four librarians and eight full-time staff who work within the context of a larger integrated library system serving both Saint John and Fredericton campuses.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time 10-month term (leave replacement) Saint John On-Campus
Applications will be accepted from any qualified candidates including current employees who may wish to consider a temporary assignment.
Standard Work Hours: Variable Hours Evenings & Weekends 36.25 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Required to perform physical activity such as moving heavy book trucks bending and stretching while shelving books and other materials etc.
- Must be able to adjust schedule for peak activity periods.
Salary Range: $22.92 - $27.14 per hour
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Library Services Desk Manager the Library Assistant Evening & Weekend Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the Library Services Desk within the Hans W. Klohn Commons during evening and weekend hours and for ensuring that the Commons is maintained in good order during those times. The Evening & Weekend Supervisor is responsible for supervising student assistants that work at the Library Services Desk during evening and weekend hours.
- Ensure the effective operation of the Library Services Desk during evening and weekend hours.
- Provide friendly welcoming service in-person by telephone and by email to all students and other visitors to the Hans W Klohn Commons.
- Provide library users with basic research help and basic technology support when other staff are unavailable.
- Supervise train and assess the quality of work performed by student assistants including circulation duties re-shelving shelf-reading and other related tasks.
- Retrieve library items from closed-stack areas such as Special Collections.
- Ensure that library equipment is monitored and adequately maintained.
- Open and close the library.
- Safeguard the confidentiality of all records.
- Process financial transactions including accepting payment for overdue fines.
- Perform Cash Deposit/Reconciliation upon closing.
- Issue Alumni CURBA and Community borrower cards when appropriate.
- Report problems to supervisors or other units on campus as appropriate (e.g. Security).
- Keep administrative records and perform some clerical duties within Technical Services.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- An undergraduate degree or library technology diploma.
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required.
Additional Strengths
- Ability to take sole responsibility for library operations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the public.
- Able to provide supervision to students or other staff members.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow procedures prioritize and exercise good judgment in organizing work.
- Strong computer skills including familiarity with word processing and other productivity applications.
- Must have high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2026.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - LOCAL 3339 (CUPE)
This position is part of the CUPE Local 3339 and falls under the CUPE Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Indigenous persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Manager
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