SENIOR RESEARCH LIBRARIAN

Job title: SENIOR RESEARCH LIBRARIAN

Job description: The Library of Parliament is a non-partisan organization that supports Canadian
parliamentary democracy and provides a stimulating and rewarding work environment. We
recognize that our employees are our most important asset, which is why we offer
excellent benefits, a minimum of four weeks’ vacation leave, flexible work schedule
options, a 35-hour work week, learning opportunities to support professional and career
development, competitive salaries and more!
The Library of Parliament believes that the excellence for which it is known is enhanced by
nurturing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences and supports the
full participation of all employees. The Library is committed to creating and maintaining a
diverse workforce reflecting the communities in which we live and work, the clients with
whom we work, and Canadian society as a whole.
The Information and Collection Service selects, curates, manages, preserves, and
ensures access to the Library’s collections and information resources for clients through
the provision of collection, reference, and information services.
We are currently looking for candidates to staff the following position: Senior Research
Librarian
The Branches and Reference Services section is responsible for providing timely, reliable
and authoritative reference services on a wide range of topics in person, over the phone
and by email. Within this context, the Senior Research Librarian supports the operations
of the Branches and Reference Services team and mentors a team of Research Librarians
in the delivery of information and reference services. The Senior Research Librarian is
also responsible for reviewing and providing quality assurance for the responses sent to
parliamentarians.
SENIOR RESEARCH LIBRARIAN
BRANCHES AND REFERENCE SERVICES
INFORMATION AND COLLECTION
Anticipatory Staffing
LS-03 ($92,404 – $110,507)
(Bilingual staffing – imperative: CCC/CCC)
Note: While this position is eligible for part-time telework, regular on-site presence is
required at Library of Parliament workplaces located in the National Capital
Region.
For the purposes of this selection process, the competencies listed in the attached
Competency Profile will be evaluated.

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The following knowledge criteria will also be evaluated:

• Knowledge of Canadian Parliament, the federal government and current affairs
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and current developments in the provision of

reference services

• Knowledge of search methods, techniques and tools associated with retrieving and

evaluating information
To be considered, candidates must have:

• A master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences or Library and Information

Studies from an ALA accredited program

• Extensive * experience in conducting in-depth searches using print and online sources
• Extensive * experience in providing reference and information services
• Experience in providing written responses to requests for information in English and

French

• Extensive experience is defined as three (3) or more years carrying out these functions.

Asset(s):

• Experience in training team members in reference services, library procedures, the

parliamentary context, or the use of electronic databases or other specific resources to
meet client requirements.

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or providing professional support to team

members.

• Experience in project management.

Candidates retained in this selection process will be required to obtain successfully:

• A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative:
• A pre-employment screening

Additional Information:

• The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages

applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and
persons with disabilities for this position.

• This selection process is open to the public.
• This selection process may include a second-language evaluation, a written qualifying

exam and an interview. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and
knowledge-based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to
move to the next stage of the selection process.

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• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment,

starting with the staffing process. If you require accommodations during any phase of
the evaluation process, please contact us at

• Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate

or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge
and/or competencies.

• The vaccination requirement for employees of the Library of Parliament established

by the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination was suspended. The Library of Parliament
will continue to follow the situation closely, and should the epidemiological
conditions change, we will assess whether there is a need to reinstate the vaccination
policy and the associated essential condition of employment applicable to
indeterminate, determinate, student and intern hiring.

• Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will

be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

• Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.
• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.
• Only those legally permitted to work in Canada can participate in this

selection process.
Apply no later than 11 March 2024 – 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).
To apply, please send us your curriculum vitae, along with a covering letter indicating how
you meet each of the education and experience requirements of the position.
Please quote your full name and 23-LOP-327 in your documents and in the subject line
of your email.
Send your application by email at
Questions? Contact Human Resources at
We thank you for your interest. Please note that only those selected for further

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