Casual Part-time Library Page

City of Yellowknife; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Yellowknife is seeking a Library Page in the Community Services Department to support the day-to-day operation of the Library. You will assist with sorting and shelving materials and help keep public areas tidy.

This part-time casual role requires evening and weekend availability. A Criminal Records Check is required prior to commencing work. The position pays CAD 18.64 per hour, with hours varying.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of library procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must be able to stand for long periods, push a cart and bend over to shelve books.
• Criminal Records Check required prior to starting work.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and shelving library materials.
• Reading shelves for accuracy (alphabetical and numerical).
• Unpacking and packing boxes of books and other materials.
• Keeping public areas tidy, including clearing study tables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to stand long periods

Attention to detail

Job description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their application. We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to assume the position of Library Page with the Community Services Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Library Manager and under the direct supervision of the Library Technician, the incumbent assists with the day-to-day operation of the Library.

Tasks include:

• Sorting and shelving materials;
• Reading shelves for accuracy (alphabetical and numerical);
• Unpacking and packing boxes of books and other library materials;
• Keeping public areas tidy including clearing study tables.

QUALIFICATIONS

• General knowledge of library procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Applicants must be able to stand for long periods of time, push a cart and bend over to shelve books.
• A Criminal Records Check must be completed prior to commencing work
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends

The rate of pay for this position is $18.64 per hour. This is a part-time casual position and hours of work will vary.

Qualified applicants are required to apply by September 4, 2026

We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.