library assistant

Eastern Counties Regional Library; Mabou; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional library in Mabou, NS is seeking a Library Assistant for a permanent part-time role. Responsibilities include assisting library users, handling materials, and conducting research. The appointment requires a secondary school graduation certificate and offers a starting pay of $20.00 per hour for 36 hours bi-weekly. This is an on-site position with various essential skills needed for the role.

Benefits

Free parking available

Responsibilities

• Issue and receive books and library materials.
• Answer quick reference questions.
• Assist library users in accessing basic library materials.
• Reshelve books and library materials.
• Provide interlibrary loans.
• Provide lending services and facilities for return of loaned items.
• Conduct research.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Word processing software

Library automated system

Internet

SharePoint

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Windows

Job description

Eastern Counties Regional Library is inviting applications for a Library Assistant role located in Mabou, NS B0E 1X0. The position is permanent part‑time, requiring 36 hours bi‑weekly, with a starting pay of $20.00 per hour. The start date is scheduled for 2026-01-07. Relocation costs are not covered by the employer. The job is posted on November 10, 2025 and will remain open until December 1, 2025.

Job Details

• Employer: Eastern Counties Regional Library
• Location: Mabou, NS B0E 1X0
• Work setting: On site
• Employment type: Permanent part‑time (36 hours bi‑weekly)
• Salary: $20.00 per hour
• Start date: 2026-01-07
• Education required: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience required: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Issue and receive books and library materials
• Answer quick reference questions
• Assist library users in accessing basic library materials
• Reshelve books and library materials
• Provide interlibrary loans
• Provide lending services and facilities for return of loaned items
• Conduct research

Qualifications

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Library automated system
• Internet
• SharePoint
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until 2025-12-01.

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