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 370 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 offer a challenging and supportive work environment that allows employees 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.
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:
- Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
- BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU)
- Exempt
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 15 years old and be registered and attend school on a full time basis.
Current Vacancies
| Posting | Status* | Position Type |
Branch | Posting Number |
Posting Date |
Closing Date |
Apply Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Assistant | Open | Casual | Gold River | CUPE2020-57 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | Apply |
| IT Project Manager | Screening | Permanent Full Time | Administration | EX2020-43 | Aug 13, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 | |
| Assistant Director, Experience & Engagement North | Interviewing | Permanent Full Time | Campbell River | EX2020-48 | Jul 28, 2020 | Aug 11, 2020 | |
| Procurement Operations Manager | Interviewing | Permanent Full Time | Administration | EX2020-50 | Aug 18, 2020 | ||
| Administrative Assistant, Human Resources | Screening | Permanent Full Time | Administration | EX2020-30 | Jul 21, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | |
| IT Operations Manager | Screening | Permanent Full Time | Administration | EX2020-42 | Apr 30, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 |
* 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.
