Library Technician

Library Technician Full-time Permanent Position Start Date: August 2025 Who We Are Located on 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Olde Oakville, St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (SMLS) is a premier independent school for girls from JK through to Grade 12. Our mission is to engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community. An Opportunity to Join SMLS Role Overview The library at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School is the heart of our K to 12 school. It is a student-centred gathering and learning space that brings resources, services, programs, and educational technology together to support collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Our newly amalgamated Lightbourn Library is undergoing renovations this summer and is designed to be an exciting future-oriented hub of learning, innovation, and knowledge creation. An inspiring place to discover, learn, and connect with others. St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School has an opening for a dynamic and forward-thinking Library Technician who demonstrates a genuine appreciation and understanding for how young and adolescent girls learn best. A passion for working with young people, a good sense of humour, strong organizational skills, and a love of learning are essential. The Library Technician is a leader in the field of library science, technology, and innovative teaching and learning. The Library Technician is a member of the library team whose primary role is to support the overall and continual operations and supervision of the Lightbourn Library and provide assistance to students and staff. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment where value is placed on the skills and passions of each discipline within a larger context of our school mission, vision, and values. Responsibilities include providing instruction in, and access to, information resources; collaborating with faculty to cultivate and support usage of the collection of library, information, and curriculum resources; and supporting students as they seek both research and reading opportunities. Position Details Education: Post Secondary Education - Communication, Library Services or English Experience: 2 years of library/education experience Experience with Follet Destiny Experience in Independent Schools (asset) Computer Skills: Comfort with Mac Applications, Google Suite Comfort with emergent Technology (software, applications, etc) Working Conditions: School/Office Environment and Classroom Environment Key Responsibilities Create a learning environment where students feel safe and welcome Promote a love of learning and of reading during one-on-one and group interactions, as well as through displays, reading programs, and the school's online portal Support student learning experiences where inquiry, curiosity, thinking skills, and student agency are valued Provide on-going support and assistance to students and staff when locating resources, searching catalogues, and accessing web-based resources Oversee the daily operations of the Lightbourn Library, including supervision of students and reader advisory for all patrons Maintain and update the library collection and manage the overall circulation of resources Collaborate on the selection, ordering, and promotion of new materials As part of the library team, develop and implement a shared vision, including the library collection, the physical space, and the library programs Coordinate parent and student volunteers in the Lightbourn Library Attend and participate in Junior, Middle, and Senior School meetings, when required Support the school mission, vision, and values in all aspects of the Lightbourn Library experience Who You Are Your Strengths Above all else, the successful candidate is a champion for girls' education. You are also: Collaborative in working well with others and capable of working independently. Excellent with interpersonal and relationship-building skills needed to form and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels within the school community. Excellent in customer service with skills to understand the requirements and the needs of the users, listening, and communicating effectively. Excellent in organization and time management; managing multiple activities and competing priorities. Professional, polished and tactful. Why Join SMLS? Our work is meaningful and important. As a school, we support each student's interests, talents, learning needs and strengths. Through our world-class facility, Signature Programs, expertise in girls' education, and dedication to personalization, our students become lifelong learners equipped to achieve excellence in whatever path they choose. When you join SMLS, you join a fun and supportive community! Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and may be eligible for some of the following benefits: Health, vision, and dental care Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Mental health & wellbeing resources Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan / RRSP program with up to 5% employer match A healthy lunch program during the school year On-site fitness facilities On-site parking Time off during Winter Break and March Break Summer hours and extra long weekends in line with the school calendar OUR VISION Young women empowered to challenge and transform the world. OUR MISSION To engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community. OUR VALUES Excellence · Courage · Integrity · Belonging If you are interested in an opportunity to join our school, please apply online at We appreciate and thank all applicants for your interest in SMLS, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. SMLS is an equal opportunity employer and we accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment within our community. Please contact Human Resources with any requirements or questions.

Location: Oakville, Ontario, CA

Posted Date: 7/6/2025