Data and Planning Librarian (Librarian 3) Job at Province of Nova Scotia
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 3/10/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia’s culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.
By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.
About Our Opportunity
The Data and Planning Librarian is responsible for providing research support, analysis, and recommendations regarding current library trends, policies, and practices as part of the Nova Scotia Provincial Library's services to public libraries in the province. The Data & Planning Librarian is a subject matter expert regarding data analysis and communication and also makes recommendations and drafts policies for review by the NSPL management team and/or library stakeholders.
The Data & Planning Librarian initiates and actively maintains relationships with regional library partners. As the Data & Planning Librarian you also develop inclusive collaborative relationships with vendors, other government departments/agencies, non-profit organizations, connecting them with Nova Scotia’s public libraries.
This position reports to the Client Services Manager.
Primary Accountabilities
- Conducts research (e.g., environmental/jurisdictional scans) to identify trends and best practices and respond to client requests. Makes recommendations to the NSPL management team and/or library stakeholders that will inform policy and decision making
- Analyses data to identify trends and makes recommendations to NSPL management team and public library leadership
- Presents/communicates data and trends to internal and/or external stakeholders in a variety of formats
- Promotes data literacy (principles and practices) to internal and external contacts
- Provides project management leadership and support (including consultation and planning) for initiatives developed by province-wide groups and institutions (e.g., SAWG, CORL)) and individual library systems
- Supervises and manages the performance of the Data Management Technician, and the Client Services team in the absence of Client Services Manager
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role you have a Bachelor’s degree with a post‐graduate degree in Library Science plus 5 years professional library experience.
You demonstrate and understand the value of equity, diversity, and inclusion, by applying the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion to all areas of your work and supporting your colleagues to do the same by setting an example and keeping informed on training and education around a working in a more inclusive workforce. You exercise tact, diplomacy and sound judgement when dealing with internal and external clients.
You possess exceptional organizational and communication skills (verbal and written). You are a self-directed with the ability to work independently or in a team environment. You have experience using Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel), library database systems, and internet search engines. You have a high degree of concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
Most of each day is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
Occasionally moves/lifts light objects such as office supplies, equipment and boxes of files.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless career paths.
- Department specific flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,469.30 - $3,001.65 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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