Contract, Part-time Student Shelver - Preston

Idea Exchange; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shifts

Weekend shifts

Summer schedule

AODA accommodations

Job summary

Cambridge Public Library in Cambridge is seeking part-time Student Shelvers starting in October 2026. This role focuses on shelving books and materials quickly and accurately while maintaining tidy, organized shelves across library sections.

You will join a supportive team, work evenings and weekends, and gain experience in a public library environment. Compensation aligns with student minimum wage and scheduling practices.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in secondary school (high school) and at least 14 years of age.
• Ability to work shifts during regular library hours including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated competency in numeracy and literacy with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed processes and balance multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Shelve books and other materials quickly and accurately.
• Keep shelves tidy and properly organized by section.
• Assist patrons with directions and information when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organized

Numeracy

Ability to follow processes

Education

Currently enrolled in secondary school (high school)

Job description

Contract, Part-time Student Shelver - Preston

Cambridge Public Library, Preston

Posting #26-36

Contract, Part-time Student Shelver

Part-Time, Contract (up to 12 months)

Location: Preston(Onsite)

Posting Date: September11, 2026 Posting Closing: September 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm

This is a posting for an existing vacancy.

Cambridge Public Library is a community hub comprised of the public libraries and art galleries for the City of Cambridge, a thriving city with a rich architectural heritage and the second largest community within the Waterloo Region. We are committed to supporting and inspiring our community in the exploration of reading, arts, innovation, and learning.

What You’ll Do

Are you an organized person? Do you have an eye for details? Are you able to quickly shelve books and other materials? Cambridge Public Library is seeking part-time Student Shelvers beginning in October 2026. This may be your opportunity to shine!

What You Bring

To be qualified for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

Required

• Must be currently enrolled in secondary school (high school) and at least 14 years of age.


• Ability to work shifts during regular library hours including evenings and weekends.


• Demonstrated competency in the areas of numeracy, literacy and attention to detail.


• Highly organized and excellent attention to detail.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to follow detailed processes and balance multiple tasks.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Why Cambridge Public Library (CPL)?

Working at Cambridge Public Library offers you the opportunity to be part of an organization that is welcoming, collaborative, and passionate about the community.

By joining our team, you’ll become part of a passionate group of professionals dedicated to enriching lives and inspiring lifelong learning.

• Reliable WorkSchedules: Weunderstandtheimportanceofwork-life balance.Ourscheduling processensuresthatyou’llhaveaconsistent schedule.


• PositiveWork-LifeBalance:Westrivetomaintainapositivework-lifebalance,ensuringthatyouhavethetimeandenergytoenjoylifeoutsideofwork.


• Pay: Student Minimum Wage: $16.90 per – $17.95 per hour


• Schedule:1-2 weekday evening shifts each week and alternating weekends.

These are part-time student contract positions until August 2027, paying the hourly student minimum wage. You will be required to be available to work evenings, weekends (including Sundays) and during the summer months.

This position is part of a Special Program designed in accordance with the requirement of the Ontario Human Rights Code to assist secondary students seeking to enter the workforce. Should you require further information regarding the program, please contact Human Resources.

Recruitment Process Documentation

InterviewRequirements

Ifselectedforaninterview,candidateswillberequiredtoprovide:

• Acompletedreferenceconsentform,includingcontactinformationforthreeprofessional references

Additional Information

• Cambridge Public Library aspires to employ a staff complement that fully represents the diversity of the community we serve. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.


• Cambridge Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to accommodating individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources [e-mail]


• For more information about us, please visit our website at https://cambridgepl.ca/.


• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Cambridge Public Library (CPL) will communicate regarding employment opportunities via email and/or telephone. Applicants are required to maintain up-to-date contact information. As communications may be time-sensitive, applicants are encouraged to monitor their email and voicemail regularly. Failure to respond may be interpreted as a withdrawal of interest in the position. If it is determined that any information submitted is inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete, Cambridge Public Library (CPL) may, at its discretion, remove the application from further consideration.