Requisition ID: 37268

Worksite: Shipping

Company

The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city. VPL values a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly service. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.

Job Summary: Working collaboratively within their team and system-wide, the incumbent is responsible for deliveries across the system. The incumbent maintains safe work practices to load and unload the delivery truck with totes and assist with other Shipping duties once deliveries are complete. Assignments are received from a superior or directly from other branches or divisions. The incumbent represents the Library’s vision, mission and values by demonstrating and modeling conduct that reflects the library’s policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education/Qualifications:

• Completion of the twelfth school grade supplemented by safe driver training and/or some experience in shipping and receiving work, OR equivalent combination of training and experience.
  

Experience:

• Two to three year’s work experience in a customer service environment and experience in the operation of a commercial vehicle or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:

• Class 5 Drivers License
• Passing grade for the City's New Driver Orientation program
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Satisfactory Driver’s Record from ICBC documenting a 5 year driving history.
• Basic computer skills for general office use such as email correspondence and intranet access.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation of a motor vehicle and the precautions necessary to avoid traffic accidents.
• Working knowledge of techniques involved in loading various articles to ensure safe transportation and facilitate easy unloading.
• Working knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in moving heavy items.
• Good physical condition, strength and agility as required in truck driving and in handling heavy articles.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs frequently; ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally for short distances.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to arrange an effective work schedule with minimal direction.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with library personnel.
• Skill in effectively using the equipment and tools required in performance of the work, such as hand truck, furniture dollies and pallet jacks.
• Good physical condition, strength and agility as required in truck driving and in handling heavy articles.

Affiliation: CUPE 391
Employment Type: Auxiliary
Salary: $31.32 per hour

Schedule: Shifts are from Monday - Saturday: 7:30 - 4:00pm

Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice

Closing date: Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 11:59pm

While the Library thanks you in advance, only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities. Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.

Applicants must be prepared to work at any location in the VPL system. As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. All Vancouver Public Library employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Candidates who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability) can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.