Library Support Specialist Substitute List

About the role

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is accepting applications for its Library Support Specialist Substitute List for the 2026-2027 school year. Substitute employees are eligible to accept day-to-day and short-term assignments supporting schools when permanent staff are away. With 136 school locations across Nova Scotia, there is potential for steady and frequent work depending on where you live. The Library Support Specialist coordinates the operation of the library facility with direct service to students and/or teachers, reports directly to the School Principal or designee, and works in a team environment.

Key responsibilities

• During classroom instructional time, coordinate library activities and the use of the library facility while teachers remain responsible for student supervision.
• Process, store, loan and maintain library materials.
• Provide support and direction to volunteers in the library.

Required profile

• High school completion certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma in Library Information Management or equivalent training and experience.
• Successful interview and positive reference checks.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check issued within the past six months, and a current Child Abuse Registry search result (mailed to you as part of the new hire package).

Applicants must meet all criteria; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and employment is contingent on satisfactory criminal records checks. Candidates do not need to be substitutes to apply for term and permanent positions with HRCE. The rate of pay is $26.22 per hour. Selected candidates are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE).