Summer Library Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Summer Library Assistant
- Organization name:
- Whitby Public Library
- Job location:
- Whitby, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-04 to 2018-08-24 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $15.00
Summer – 12-Week Appointment
The Whitby Public Library is seeking qualified candidates for the above position.
This position is made possible through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions program. This program allows young Canadians to gain practical work experience and to explore career opportunities in the heritage sector while earning money to help pay for their education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Young Canada Works requires candidates to be between the ages of 16 and 30 and be a high school, college or university student. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed one year of postsecondary education. This position will be of special interest to those enrolled in the Library Technician Program. Superior critical thinking and organizational skills, excellent communication and customer services skills, and an ability to work independently are all required.
The successful candidate will also have superior computer skills. Experience with Horizon, the library’s automated system, is considered an asset.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Summer Library Assistant will work in the Technical Services and Borrower Services Departments in the Central Library. The successful applicant will also assist with annual inventory of audio-visual materials, packaging shipments, preparing mailings and simple processing of materials. They will serve the public by assisting with the circulation of materials and dealing with simple questions from patrons, as well as assist with other duties as assigned.
The Summer Library Assistant will report to the Manager of Technical Services and Systems Support, with some direction from the Borrower Services Supervisor. This temporary position runs from June 4-August 24, 2018. 35 hours per week. $15.00 per hour.
Address applications to:
Ms. Michelle Frenette, Support Services Manager
Whitby Public Library, 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby, ON, L1N 6A1
Fax 905-668-7445
jobs@whitbylibrary.on.ca www.whitbylibrary.on.ca
Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, April 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
The Whitby Public Library is committed to job equity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. The Whitby Public Library is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process please contact Support Services at jobs@whitbylibrary.ca