French Language Services Librarian

Laurentian University Library and Archives invites applications for an existing one year limited-term

contract librarian faculty position that will focus on French language services in the Faculty of

Education and Health, and the Faculty of Arts. The preferred start date is August 1st, 2026 or as

negotiated.

The French Language Services Librarian will:

1. Provide virtual reference services in French.

2. Provide specialized reference services in French in the assigned disciplines.

3. Provide library instruction in French in the assigned disciplines.

4. Revise and maintain Library & Archives website content in French.

5. Actively engage in the development and maintenance of the library collection.

6. Enhance and augment the online research skills tutorial in French.

In addition to active engagement and participation in librarianship, the successful candidate will be

expected to participate in scholarly activity and university governance.

Qualifications:

1. A graduate degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association, or

approved equivalent education and training acceptable for membership in the Corporation of

Professional Librarians of Québec. A degree in the humanities, education, health or related field

is an asset.

2. Able to fluently communicate in French, both oral and written. English communication skills

would be an asset.

3. Knowledge of and experience with information resources and tools used in academic libraries

generally.

4. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective instructional activities and materials.

5. Deep understanding of public service principles.

6. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and communicate effectively.

7. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

8. Ability to plan and organize effectively.

The personnel of the Library and Archives strive to support student learning and faculty teaching and

research by developing rich library and archival collections, both physical and digital; by providing

information literacy instruction and point-of-need assistance in a variety of formats; by maintaining safe

and comfortable study spaces for individuals and groups; and by offering more specialized services

around data, archival fonds, publications, and more. The Library and Archives service points include the

J.N. Desmarais Library, the Laurentian University Archives, the Architecture Library, and the Education

Resource Centre.

Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves over

8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario.

Committed to its bilingual, tricultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university

experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education.

Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and

hundreds of kilometres of cross country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of

Greater Sudbury, northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population 160,000). Laurentian University

has close and productive ties to Science North, SNOLAB, NOSM University, Health Sciences North, and

multiple post-secondary institutions.

Application Requirements
A complete application includes the following:

• A cover letter (including one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status

specified below)

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact information for three references

The application package, inclusive of all documents, should be submitted electronically as a single

PDF file to: Office of Provost and Vice-President Academic at academic-careers@laurentian.ca with

the following subject line: Application for faculty position in the Department of the Library and

Archives. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 8, 2026.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity.

Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized

and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender

identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision

regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

(https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism).

The successful candidate will be part of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA).

Candidates are encouraged to consult the Collective Agreement at www.lufappul.ca. The minimum

salary for the rank of General Librarian set at $ 68,629.86, with additional increments awarded for

relevant experience in accordance with the Laurentian University Faculty Association Collective

Agreement.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants

with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment

process. Please contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information

(pvpa@laurentian.ca). All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with

Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given

priority.

To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many

applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need

not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must

include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR,

“I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada” in their cover letter. Applications that do

not include this information will be deemed incomplete.