About the Library
Thinking of starting a new chapter in your career?
Let VIRL be part of your story.
Vancouver Island Regional Library has over 450 employees and serves over 430,000 people through 39 branch locations on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, Bella Coola on the central mainland coast, and through our eLibrary at www.virl.bc.ca.
We strive to build a strong service culture through reliability, responsiveness, and relationships. With a conscious effort to “TOFU” – Take Ownership and Follow Up – VIRL works with customers and colleagues to make a real difference in their communities, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You’ll interact with customers who value their library services, and colleagues who love what they do.
You’ll be part of a regional team that serves individuals and families through a variety of in-branch and online services. VIRL looks for team members with enthusiasm and dedication – professional librarians and staff who strongly believe in exceptional customer service, while balancing individual and group goals.
Permanent Full Time Employees
Employees who have been assigned to a regularly scheduled 35 hours per week position and who have completed probation.
Permanent Part Time Employees
Employees who have been assigned a regularly scheduled position of less than 35 hours per week and who have completed probation.
Casual Employees
An employee who has no permanently scheduled hours and is willing to work on call with or without notice.
Pages
Employees who are classified as Pages must be a minimum of 16 years old and be registered and attend school on a full time basis.
VIRL also employs adult Pages with disabilities. To learn more, contact us at hr@virl.bc.ca.
Salaries and Benefits
In addition to a great working environment and the opportunity to provide a critically important public service, at VIRL you will also receive a competitive salary and a rewarding career. Regular bargaining unit and exempt positions include comprehensive health and benefits packages.
Types of Employment
VIRL hires the best qualified candidates. Selections for bargaining unit positions are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate collective agreement. Depending on the job description and the location of the position, employees will be classified in one of the following groups:
Salary Ranges
Pay rates vary by position and the ranges for each position type are presented below. More specific salary information is made available in job descriptions and during the interview process.
| Position Type | Salary Ranges (2022) | Classification |
| Librarian – multiple positions | $35.34 – $49.17/hour | BCGEU |
| Page (At least 16 years-old and attend school full-time basis; adults with developmental disabilities) | $15.65/hour to May 31, $16.75 Jun 1 | Other |
| Branch and Back-of-House Operations – multiple positions | $24.18 – $35.84/hour | CUPE |
| Leadership – multiple positions | $37.06 – $104.78/hour | Exempt |
Current Vacancies
| Posting | Status* | Position Type |
Branch | Posting Number |
Posting Date |
Closing Date |
Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Page – CL | Open | Page | Cowichan Lake | P2023-46 | May 29, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | Apply |
| Library Page – PV | Open | Page | Parksville | P2023-44 | May 26, 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 | Apply |
| Library Page – CW | Open | Page | Cowichan (Duncan) | P2023-45 | May 29, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 | Apply |
| Library Assistant – HA | Interviewing | Casual | Port Hardy | CUPE2023-34 | Apr 4, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | |
| Library Assistant – PA | Screening | Casual | Port Alberni | CUPE2023-32 | Mar 30, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | |
| Library Assistant – NA | Filled | Casual | Nanaimo Harbourfront | CUPE2023-27 | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | |
| Library Manager | Screening | Permanent Full Time | Sooke | GEU2022-173 | Apr 18, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
* Legend
- Open
- We are accepting applications until the closing date.
- Screening
- Posting has closed, applications are being short-listed.
- Interviewing
- Short-listed candidates have been contacted for an interview.
- Filled
- Competition is closed.
- Cancelled
- This posting has been withdrawn.
