Librarians
Occupation · NOC 2021 51100 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 51100
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 1
- Median wage, Canada
- C$41.21 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 133
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About this occupation
Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users. They are employed in libraries or other establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors.
Example job titles
- bibliographer
- cataloguer - library
- cybrarian
- liaison librarian
- librarian
- library consultant
- library supervisor
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals and audio-visual, interactive media and other materials for inclusion in library collection
- Provide reference services
- Select, classify, catalogue and weed library materials
- Prepare bibliographies, indexes, reading lists, guides and other finding aids
- Develop systems to access library collections
- Perform manual, on-line and interactive media reference searches to assist users in accessing library materials and arrange for interlibrary loans
- Develop taxonomies using various information and data sources
- Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups
- Conduct library information and orientation training programs and tours
Employment requirements
- A master's degree in library science or a master's degree in library and information studies or a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association is required.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2023 | 1 |
- University Of Windsor1
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
- Canadian Experience Class25
- Federal Skilled Worker15
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$23.08 | C$41.21 | C$67.90 |
| Alberta | C$26.79 | C$40.88 | C$52.60 |
| British Columbia | C$30.00 | C$38.00 | C$65.93 |
| Manitoba | C$19.93 | C$37.72 | C$62.52 |
| New Brunswick | C$28.21 | C$41.59 | C$57.46 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$24.70 | C$38.96 | C$53.43 |
| Nova Scotia | C$20.00 | C$33.77 | C$50.24 |
| Ontario | C$27.00 | C$44.24 | C$68.21 |
| Quebec | C$27.88 | C$45.64 | C$51.28 |
| Saskatchewan | C$17.82 | C$31.32 | C$61.62 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 133
- Vacancies advertised
- 137
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$25.16
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