Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
- Job Posting # 1021
- Title: Content and Research Librarian
- Classification: Professional Employment
- Duration: Regular, Full-Time
- Salary Range: $73,027 – $91,323
- Location: Toronto, ON
Qualifications Education & Experience: • Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution; degree or professional designation in Library/Information Science preferred • Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in conducting research and digital and print collection development and management, preferably in the child welfare sector or other social services/related sector, OR • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong knowledge, understanding and experience working within an equity, anti-Black racism, Reconciliation focused and anti-oppressive practice framework • Strong knowledge, understanding and experience working with Indigenous communities and stakeholders • Fundamental knowledge of research principles, practice, methodologies, tools, practices, and techniques relating to data collection, management, and analysis to inform knowledge translation activities • Ability to identify relevant and trustworthy sources of information and evaluate reliability of information relevant to the child welfare sector • Expert knowledge of digital and print collection management systems and processes • Bilingual English/French strongly preferred • Knowledge of social policy development processes and Ontario child welfare legislation, policies, standards, programs, tools and processes • Ability to collect, analyze, assess and synthesize both quantitative and qualitative information from a variety of sources, including research studies, literature reviews, trends analyses, program information, surveys, operational data • Strong critical thinking, analytical skills and judgment to interpret and assess information, determine significance and relevance, identify implications, and key audiences 3 | Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies • Strong interpersonal, collaboration and relationship management skills to interact effectively and build and nurture effective working relationships with internal colleagues, external research colleagues and partners, member agencies, and stakeholders • Ability to foster cooperation, build consensus, and influence decision-making and outcomes • Strong oral communication, listening and presentation skills and excellent written communication skills to write clear, concise briefing notes, research summaries/ reports, and other documents, geared to the target audience • Proficiency in full suite of Microsoft Office products
Assets: • Child welfare education and/or experience
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By January 27, 2023.
