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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.

The Vancouver Island Regional Library is committed to fostering a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible opportunity for all employees and prospective employees. If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at HR@virl.bc.ca

VIRL does not use services like Upwork or any other online hiring resource to recruit freelancers.  All of VIRL’s recruiting and hiring takes place directly through VIRL.

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 14 years old and be registered and attend school on a part or full time basis.

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:

Current Vacancies

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Posting  Status*  Position
Type 
Branch  Posting
Number 
Posting
Date 
Closing
Date 
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Library Page – Port Alberni Screening Page Port Alberni P2025-43 Jun 17, 2025 Jul 2, 2025
Screening
Customer Services Librarian – Child & Youth Open Temporary Parksville GEU2025-47 Jul 10, 2025 Jul 25, 2025 Apply
Library Assistant – Quadra Island Screening Casual Quadra Island CUPE2025-42 Jun 9, 2025 Jun 24, 2025
Screening
Library Assistant – Port Renfrew Screening Casual Port Renfrew CUPE2025-39 May 29, 2025 Jun 13, 2025
Screening
Library Assistant – Courtenay Screening Casual Courtenay CUPE2025-36 May 21, 2025 Jun 5, 2025
Screening
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Screening Permanent Full Time Administration CUPE2025-26 May 20, 2025 Jul 1, 2025
Screening
Service Desk Analyst Screening Permanent Full Time Administration CUPE2025-25 Jun 4, 2025
Screening
Library Assistant – Cortes Island Filled Casual Cortes Island CUPE2025-33 May 16, 2025 May 31, 2025
Filled
Library Assistant – Port Hardy Filled Temporary Port Hardy CUPE2025-21 May 13, 2025 May 28, 2025
Filled
Customer Services Librarian (Adult Services) – Courtenay Filled Permanent Full Time Courtenay GEU2025-15 Apr 1, 2025 Apr 16, 2025
Filled
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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.

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