Librarian
Tracking Code: req2106
Faculty/Department: Library
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: Starting Salary, Step 1 $90,525
Posting Date: July 9 2026
Closing Date: July 15, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)
Job Summary:
The Ontario Tech University Library invites applications for a subject specialist Liaison Librarian (full-time, contract). The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of Liaison Librarians who contribute to fulfilling the Library’s mandate of supporting the teaching, learning and research missions of both Ontario Tech University and Durham College. Collectively, the team is responsible for building and curating excellent collections necessary to support the curriculum as well as contributing to student success and engagement through provision of research and reference services and information literacy instruction, both one-on-one, in classroom settings and online. Some evening and weekend shifts may be required. Librarians are currently working in a hybrid remote work model, with a minimum of 2 days per week required on campus.
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, Scholarly Resources, the successful candidate will be responsible for outreach and liaison with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University and Durham College. The incumbent will also serve both institutions more generally through the provision of research support and consultations (including research and publishing support), information literacy, collection development and related projects. Working in a collaborative, team-based environment, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain current awareness within Health Science fields as well as keep abreast of developments in information and digital literacies, scholarly communication, open access, digital scholarship and pedagogy, and emerging trends in higher education. The incumbent will support library assessment and continuous improvement initiatives, compile and analyze data on library services, spaces and resources, and produce reports as part of institutional program quality and accreditation processes. Responsibility for other projects or initiatives may also be assigned.
Responsibilities/accountabilities:
Information Literacy & Research Services
- Collaborate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of information literacy initiatives, including the development and maintenance of the library’s eLearning content.
- Teach library classes and deliver workshops for a variety of subjects and specialized services (e.g. copyright, research metrics, data and geospatial) in person and online
- Effectively integrate library resources in the curriculum through faculty liaison, workshops, and class sessions
- Provide both general and subject-specific reference assistance, in person, online and via telephone and through small group and individual consultations
- Develop and maintain customized information resources and tools to support curriculum, research and administrative needs, including library research guides
- Develop an understanding of the research landscapes at both institutions
- In collaboration with institutional stakeholders, support research across the entire scholarly communication cycle, including compliance with Tri-Agency open access deposit requirements and research data management policy, publishing support, and research impact metrics
- Promote and support use of specialized information and resources (e.g. bibliographic, statistical, data, geospatial, citation management tools) by the university and college community
- Provide research support and instruction to students and faculty undertaking systematic reviews, scoping reviews and other types of knowledge synthesis
Outreach & Liaison
- Promote library services and resources to the university and college community in a variety of formats and settings, leveraging multiple communication channels
- Establish and maintain professional relationships and liaise with faculty, staff, students, and other library users
- Collaborate with others in the library, university, college and educational community to promote library services
- Participate in professional organizations and consortial initiatives
- Advance the Library’s strategic directions, such as scholarly communication, digital scholarship, open access, hosting and publishing institutional scholarly output
Collection Development
- Build and manage collections that support the teaching and research needs of both Ontario Tech University and Durham College
- Engage in innovative and emerging collection development practices including selection and deselection of a variety of resource types and formats (e.g. data, print, electronic, media, software)
Required Skills
- Maintain knowledge and awareness of emerging trends in higher education and academic librarianship
- Proactively advance principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the provision of Library programs, services and collections
- Knowledge and experience in collection development and emerging practices in collection management
- Familiarity with the scholarly communication ecosystem including research data management, emerging publishing models, research dissemination practices, and research impact metrics
- Fluency in open practices including open science, data, open educational resources and pedagogy
- Collaborative and collegial, able to cultivate strong working relationships with diverse colleagues and clientele
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Intellectual curiosity and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
- Demonstrated project coordination skills and the ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable in a variety of professional contexts
- Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills
Required Experience
- 1 to 3 years of professional library experience, preferably in an academic library setting
Required Education
- MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience working in an academic health sciences, hospital library or equivalent setting
- Demonstrated research skills and knowledge of key databases and information sources in the Health Sciences
- Understanding of knowledge synthesis research methods in the Health Sciences
- Previous experience supporting researchers engaged in scoping and systematic reviews
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our website https://ontariotechu.ca and which may be amended from time-to-time.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 7/20/2026
Expected End Date: 10/12/2027
