Teaching & Research Librarian

Duties
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) Library is seeking a Teaching & Research Librarian at its headquarters in Ottawa. The primary responsibilities involve the following:• Responds to legal research and reference questions.
• Participates in the development of library services communications and training materials.
• Conducts information sessions with various groups in the organization.This role requires on-site presence at least three days per week as per the Direction on Prescribed Presence in the Workplace from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS).Located on the 12th floor of Place Bell in downtown Ottawa, the PPSC Library is part of the Prosecution Policy and Knowledge Integration directorate, which is responsible for developing prosecution policy, as well as managing knowledge transfers through the School for Prosecutors, the National Legal Research and Precedents SharePoint Site, and the National Library. The library is staffed by a small, dedicated team committed to supporting legal research and training within the organization. We provide services to both headquarters and regional offices across Canada.

Work environment
The Department:The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national organization of approximately 1,000 employees across Canada, dedicated to prosecuting federal offences. We offer meaningful career opportunities for legal and business professionals.Our updated Mission and Values reflect a strong commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Equity and Inclusion. We recognize the impact of systemic discrimination and are working to support a fairer justice system for all, particularly Indigenous and racialized communities.At the PPSC, every employee contributes to a workplace where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Through our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) structure, employees can engage with one of five National Councils for Employees: Persons living with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Black Persons, Indigenous Peoples, and 2SLGBTQIA+.Learn more about our mission and values: https://www.ppsc-sppc.gc.ca/eng/bas/mis-mis.html.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one (1) position for a one (1) year period.

Positions to be filled
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime.

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Education:
- Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a master’s degree* in library science or in library and information science.*Students who will complete their master’s degree by May 31, 2026, will also be considered.

Experience:- Recent* experience delivering client services as part of a library, information management or knowledge management team.
- Experience conducting primary research using effective research strategies.
- Experience developing and delivering training or presentations.*Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last 4 years.

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of primary and secondary sources of legal research.
- Knowledge of how to evaluate the accuracy and validity of research findings.

Competencies:
- Communication
- Client service orientation
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action oriented
- Autonomy

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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Asset Experience:
- Experience working in a law library.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSThe PPSC is committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. We believe that a broad range of perspectives encourages effective prosecution and cultivates trust in our communities. Through intentional screening, assessment, and/or selection that may first consider candidates who self-declare as members of the following groups, we aim to address the historical underrepresentation of Black people, Indigenous persons*, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community**, persons with disabilities, racialized persons*, and/or women in the PPSC and the Public Service.*Please note that in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form Indigenous persons are currently designated as Aboriginal peoples and racialized persons are designated as Visible minorities.
**Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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