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
2. Provide specialized reference services in French in the assigned
3. Provide library instruction in French in the assigned
4. Revise and maintain Library & Archives website content in
5. Actively engage in the development and maintenance of the library
6. Enhance and augment the online research skills tutorial in

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 English communication skills would be an asset.
3. Knowledge of and experience with information resources and tools used in academic libraries
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective instructional activities and
5. Deep understanding of public service
6. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and communicate
7. Ability to work both independently and
8. Ability to plan and organize

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.