Type: Full-Time (2-year contract)
Role: Library Technician
Open Competition: 12 August 2025 – 27 August 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Newman Theological College (NTC) invites applications for the position of Library Technician.
NTC is a Roman Catholic School of Theology committed to theological education and missionary discipleship. The College prepares laity, religious, and ordained ministers for Christian service and leadership in Western Canada and beyond. Through the accreditation of the
Association of Theological Schools (ATS), NTC offers Masters of Divinity (MDiv), Masters of Religious Education (MRE), and Masters of Theological Studies (MTS) programs. NTC’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Catholic Studies is accredited through Alberta’s Minister of Advanced
Education.
The Sopchyshyn Family Library is an academic theological library that supports the curriculum of NTC’s degree programs. The library is also a member of the NEOS Library Consortium, a group of academic and government libraries in Alberta sharing services, expertise and collections among member libraries. The Sopchyshyn Family Library collection numbers around 55,000 volumes.
Job Overview: The Library Technician supports the educational mission and vision of NTC by cataloguing for the collection, maintaining a tidy and welcoming library, assisting patrons with reference queries, handling circulation processes, and other tasks as needed. The library Technician works independently and as part of a small team under the general supervision of the Library Director.
Qualifications: By the time of appointment, the candidate must possess a Library and Information Technology diploma or equivalent. Two or more years of library work experience and a facility with languages are assets.
Experience and Abilities:
- An interest in theological education and appreciation for the mission of NTC
- Prior library experience, most especially strong cataloguing skills in a robust cataloguing environment (MARC, LCSH, LC classification)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience with library technology (ILS/Discovery systems)
- Good communication skills with a wide variety of library users
- Speak and write English fluently (other languages, especially French, are an asset)
- Computer literacy in using library resources
- Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, bending/reaching, lifting library materials, pushing/pulling book carts
Appointment: This is a full-time position with a two-year contract. The preferred start date is September 15 or October 1, 2025.
Compensation: Annual salary is between $ 43,000 and $ 50,000, commensurate with experience and education. The position includes a benefit plan and eligibility to participate in NTC’s group retirement plan.
Application Requirements: Applicants are asked to submit the following to the Search Committee no later than August 27, 2025: (1) resume, (2) letter of interest, and (3) two professional letters of reference. The letter of interest should reflect the candidate’s commitment to NTC’s mission and suitability for the role.
Submission of Applications: Please e-mail your application package no later than August 27, 2025, to the attention of the Search Committee at Mary-Lou.Veeken@newman.edu. For questions, please contact Mary-Lou Veeken (Mary-Lou.Veeken@newman.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of application materials begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Note, however, that priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All hiring decisions are subject to a reference check and a current Police Information Check.