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The UBC Okanagan Library is at the heart of a young, dynamic campus and rapidly expanding student body. The UBC Okanagan Library is a nexus of scholarly engagement where faculty, students, staff, and local community collaborate, discover, and create in an inclusive and welcoming environment. We invite you to explore faculty, staff, and student positions below.
FACULTY POSITIONS
Reference and Instruction Librarian
Full time: January 1 to December 31, 2027
Application deadline: October 18, 2026
This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. The start date is flexible depending on the candidate’s requirements.
Summary of Responsibility:
Provides online and in-person, reference and research services, instruction, and information services to faculty, students and other users in UBC’s Okanagan campus Library. Assumes responsibility for designated subject areas and liaison with assigned departments. Participates in the development of policies, procedures and services that respond to the needs of UBC’s Okanagan campus Library patrons. Coordinates and manages employees, students, services, and projects as required. Evening and weekend work may be required. The nature and scope of responsibilities for this and other library positions are expected to change as the library organization evolves.
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Faculty positions are posted on the UBC’s Faculty Openings page.
STAFF OPENINGS
Staff positions are posted on the UBC’s Staff Openings page.
STUDENT JOBS
The UBC Okanagan Library hires students on a regular basis for various positions including Learning and Technology Assistants, Writing Consultants, Graduate Writing Assistants, and Language Consultants as well as student assistants for project-based work. The majority of our hiring takes place in the spring and early fall.
Most of our student positions are posted on the UBC Okanagan Job Board.