Job Description

Permanent Position – Hybrid

The Librarian, Knowledge Services serves as a trusted research and knowledge professional, delivering high-quality legal and business research, current awareness, training, and resource management services to support the legal and business needs of the Firm and its clients. Beyond traditional library responsibilities, the role supports strategic firm priorities through participation in Practice Innovation and Competitive and Business Intelligence (CI/BI) initiatives, helping to drive AI initiatives and informed decision-making and business growth.

Hours of work are from 9 am to 5 pm. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reference
• Current Awareness
• Training and Orientation
• Resource Management
• Professional Development
• Business Research and Competitive/Business Intelligence
• Practice Innovation
• Other

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Master of Information Studies (MI), or equivalent degree in library or information studies from an ALA-accredited program
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience working in a law library or professional services library environment, preferably in a law firm
• Experience in business research and competitive intelligence in a law firm or professional services setting is a strong asset
• Additional degree or coursework in business (MBA) or a law degree (JD/LLB) is an asset
• Expert knowledge of the Canadian legal system, legal research methodology, and resources and resources, with particular familiarity with Ontario and Federal legal and regulatory frameworks
• Expert knowledge of legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw, Lexis+, vLex, CanLII)
• Strong knowledge of business and industry research tools (e.g., S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg Law, PitchBook)
• Strong knowledge of content management software (e.g. SharePoint, Lucidea Genie Plus and Presto software or similar) and familiarity with cataloguing concepts
• Strong knowledge of current awareness systems (e.g. Manzama, Lexis Newsdesk)
• Knowledge of Harvey, Legora or similar AI platforms and working experience highly desired

Pay Range

$80,000 to $105,000 per annum. Pay range to be commensurate with experience.

Vacancy

This role is being posted to fill a current vacancy.

AI Disclosure

Please note that artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

About Fasken

As a premier law firm with over 900 lawyers worldwide, Fasken is where excellence meets expertise. We are dedicated to shaping the future our clients want, precisely when it matters most. For more information, visit fasken.com.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken, we believe in a diverse workplace made up of people with unique experiences and qualities. It is important that all our members find our workplace welcoming and caring. An inclusive workplace creates a fair environment where people are respected and valued.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon references and full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

NO AGENCIES, PLEASE.