Library Relief (Casual)
Hours of Work: Weekdays, weekends & evening hours as scheduled
Salary: $26.83 to $31.38
Primary Location: various branches
Closing Date: July 10, 2026
Posting # 2026-60
Why work with us:
We believe in empowering people to live their best lives – not only the people in the communities we serve, but also our employees. Your work will have a meaningful impact in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families flourish. We prioritize
What you will do:
- Reporting to the Manager, Library Services, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to enhance the well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Provide frontline customer service and automation support
- Assist the public with research, including the use of electronic databases
- Provide technology assistance, including the use of public access computers
- Regular collection maintenance duties
- Readers’ Advisory assistance
- Assistance with the development and delivery of programs for children and adults
- Satisfactory attendance record, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code
What you will bring:
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live their best lives and brings:
- Post-secondary education (Master of Library and Information Science degree AND/OR Library and Information Technician diploma would be assets)
- Relevant library experience and knowledge of contemporary trends in library services, resources and technologies
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent public service to a wide range of library users in a busy automated environment, including instruction and assistance in the use of new technologies
- Flexibility to adapt to a changing and innovative work environment
- Superior interpersonal skills that enable you to deal effectively and courteously with the public and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
- A love of reading, community building, and helping people learn new skills
- Valid Class G driver’s license with satisfactory driver’s abstract and reliable transportation
