Library Assistant

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services. As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact. THE ROLE Under the supervision of the Librarian, the Library Assistant assists library users in the location and selection of books and other library materials and with ordering, purchasing and cataloguing of new books. He/She issues and receives library books and other materials, registers new library members and performs clerical duties such as filing, typing and word processing. The Library Assistant opens and closes the facility in accordance with security regulations. He/She also processes sign out of books for loan, re-shelves books and charges overdue fees as required. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses High school diploma AND some years of experience in a related field Experience In a library or similar setting Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS English Essential / Bilingual (French and English) an Asset Reading: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Functional BENEFITS AVAILABLE Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support. Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days. Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans. Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training. Perks: Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation. Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits OTHER INFORMATION This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening and Vulnerable Sector Check. START DATE August 5, 2025. INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Location: Shilo, Manitoba, CA

Posted Date: 7/6/2025