Library Coordinator - Bezanson (18-month… at County of… · Bezanson

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Library services are managed by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Library Board, with administrative and human resources support from the County of Grande Prairie.

The Bezanson Library Coordinator is responsible for providing inclusive, innovative library services for the County of Grande Prairie through management of the Bezanson Pop-up Library. This is an 18-month contract position, funded in part by the Community Initiatives Program grant from the Government of Alberta.

Job Duties and Tasks:

• Develop and maintain community relationships in the Bezanson area.
  • Liaise with community partners.
  • Attend community meetings and events.
  • Support community programs by providing access to library resources.
• Manage the planning, administrative, and budgetary functions of the library.
  • Implement library services that meet the needs of the community, in line with the Plan of Service.
  • Follow library board policies and procedures.
  • Manage the budget for the library.
  • Order supplies and maintain records for payment of invoices.
  • Analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media service requirements.
  • Prepare reports for the Library Board and community. 
• Manage the library’s rotating collection of resources.
  • Implement collection management policies and procedures.
  • Select books, audio-visual materials, periodicals, and other resources as needed, based on the needs and interests of the community.
  • Ensure intuitive organization and tidiness of library collections.
  • Compile circulation statistics and generate reports as required.
• Provide reference and information services.
  • Respond to requests for information on-site, via phone, via social media, and via email.
  • Assist library patrons to access requested library materials.
  • Use the Integrated Library System (ILS) to run reports, search for items, create and re-new memberships, and check items in and out.
  • Train library patrons to effectively use TRAC, the Internet, and library e-resources.
  • Provide internet, computer, and print/scan/fax assistance to patrons as needed.
  • Refer out-of-province interlibrary loan requests to Peace Library System.
• Library Promotion
  • Create and maintain attractive bulletin boards, decorations, and displays.
  • Provide information to local media to keep community members informed of library activities.
  • Manage the library’s social media accounts and website.
• Perform other related duties.

• A certificate or diploma in library and information sciences or several years related experience.
• Knowledge of library policies, procedures, methods, ethics and professional standards.
• Knowledge of library program standards.
• Knowledge of a variety of information database systems.
• Knowledge of the organization and structure of the library.
• Knowledge of other information and library resources.
• Knowledge of library systems for cataloguing.
• Knowledge of acquisitions and searching online.
• Ability to ensure all work-related information is kept confidential as per policy and in accordance with the Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Ability to comply with records management practices as stated in the Records Management Policy.
• Ability to manage a library and its collection.
• Ability to lift and carry crates of books and other items up and down stairs.
• A valid Class 5 driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract will be required upon hire.
• A clean criminal records check will be required upon hire.

Term Length: This is a 18-month contract position from the date of hire.

Work Schedule: This position works 17.5 hours per week. Schedule may vary depending on operational requirements. Occasional evening or weekend shifts may be required. 

Hourly Pay: $34.24 to $40.28.  

Closing Date: This posting will close on May 27th, 2026 at 11.59 pm MST.

What We Offer:

The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package. This position will include medical benefits, sick leave, vacation accrual and some other perks as mentioned below. We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Perks:

• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance
• County branded clothing allowance
• Personal fuel card with discounted price
• County campground discount
• Personal cell phone plans and many more...

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.ab.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.