librarian

Yorkville UniversityFredericton, Canada
Full TimeOn-siteMidFrom CA$65,000 / YearLimited info disclosed
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Who we are At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge – it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers. We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada's few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge. Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth. Who we need Reporting to the University Librarian, we are hiring a Collections Development Librarian to strengthen how library resources are developed, promoted, and integrated into programs and courses at Yorkville University. As our new Collections Development Librarian, you will work closely with faculty, curriculum designers, and library colleagues to ensure students and faculty have timely, equitable access to high-quality resources. You will play a key role in curriculum and Brightspace integration, develop collections that support growing programs with a particular focus on nursing and health sciences, and advance the use of open-access and lower-cost learning resources. You will also build strong relationships across academic teams, helping increase awareness and use of library resources while ensuring collections remain relevant, accessible, and aligned with evolving program needs. This is a hybrid role, based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, with an expected schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. What's in it for you Impact on the student experience. You will help shape how students and faculty discover, access, and use high-quality learning resources. By bringing library expertise directly into program and course development, you will influence the resources students engage with throughout their studies while helping make learning materials more accessible, relevant, and affordable. Ownership and influence. This is an opportunity to step into a newly specialized role and help strengthen how library collections are integrated across the University. You will build relationships with faculty, curriculum, and e-learning teams, bringing the library perspective into new and evolving programs and helping establish approaches to curriculum mapping, resource selection, open-access materials, and collection development. Professional growth. You will broaden your expertise across collections development, curriculum integration, open-access resources, and emerging academic programs. With particular focus on building resources for nursing and health sciences, you will have the opportunity to develop deeper subject-matter knowledge while expanding your experience working across academic and library teams. As our new Collections Development Librarian you will: Integrate library resources into the curriculum. You will participate in program and course development from the