PARC Assistant

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations within the Library Preservation and Archives facility (PARC), including organizing, assessing, and processing materials.
• Perform catalogue maintenance, bibliographic updating, and metadata verification using specialized library software.
• Execute material retrievals, deliveries, and returns, including driving a delivery vehicle for transfers between library locations.
• Operate an order selection vehicle to retrieve and store materials at heights up to 30 feet.
• Conduct basic preservation assessments and ensure the physical integrity of incoming materials.
• Resolve operational issues related to inventory, container tracking, and equipment problems.

Requirements

• High School graduation plus a two-year Library Technician diploma.
• Three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 kgs (45 lbs) and push fully loaded book trucks.
• Ability to work at heights up to 30 feet and tolerate specific environmental conditions (10°C temperature and 30% humidity).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of library policies, circulation services, and bibliographic records.
• Proficiency in library database systems (e.g., Voyager, LAS) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Experience driving large delivery trucks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. UBC is a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community that supports inspired students, faculty, and staff.