Library Associate – Community Engagement

Northwest Employment Works; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused library in Halton Hills seeks a Library Associate for Community Engagement to design and deliver programs. Candidates should have a Library Techniques diploma, customer service experience, and excellent communication skills. This part-time role involves approximately 24 hours of work weekly, with a pay of $35.08 per hour. The position is contract from November 2025 to December 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Library Techniques diploma (2 years college) or equivalent undergraduate degree.
• Two years’ experience working in a similar position.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate programs for youth.
• Instruct on the use of technology at the Creativity Centre.
• Provide in-depth information and advisory services to the public.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Information service delivery

Programming skills

Education

Library Techniques diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Integrated library system

Job description

Halton Hills Public Library

Library Associate – Community Engagement

Focus: Community Services

One (1) Part‑Time, Contract Nov. 2025 – Dec. 2026

Job Number: 202515

The Town of Halton Hills is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississauga of the Credit. Halton Hills, located 45 minutes from Toronto, is a unique and vibrant community with over 61,000 people and two well‑established library branches. HHPL welcomes more than 250,000 visitors annually and more than 500,000 website visitors. We empower our patrons to learn, read, create, innovate, and experience at our library. We strive to remove barriers and to foster an atmosphere of learning, support, understanding and inclusion. We employ over 35 professionally trained library staff, who go above and beyond to provide stellar service to our patrons and deliver high‑quality programs and relevant events. If this excites you, we’d love to continue the conversation.

Position Summary

The Halton Hills Public Library is seeking an energetic and innovative individual with exceptional technical skills and demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service to work as part of the Community Engagement team. Under the direction of the Community Librarian, you will design and deliver programs for our community. You will also lead programming focused on creative technologies (e.g., STEAM, makerspaces), literacy, and community outreach.

As a member of the Community Engagement team, you will work on the public service desk and help patrons of all ages and backgrounds make greatest use of the Library by providing in‑depth information, service, and advice on print and non‑print collections. You will also assist patrons with troubleshooting and learning how to use their devices, learning basic computer skills, and exploring our Creativity Centre.

This position works out of the Georgetown and Acton Branches, or at event locations, and reports to the Community Librarian.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate programs for youth that are responsive to community interests, cultural trends, and new technologies
• Instruct the public and staff in the use of technology at our Creativity Centre, including 3D printing, Cricut, media preservation, iMovie, and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Create social media promotions in collaboration with the Marketing team
• Represent the Library at outside events and to community organizations
• Work with community organizations to develop mutually beneficial programs and partnerships
• Provide in‑depth information, technology, and readers’ advisory services to the public in person, by telephone, and electronically
• Instruct the public and staff in the use of new technologies and social media
• Instruct the public and staff in the use of the catalogue and the Library’s other online resources e.g., website, databases
• Direct and monitor Pages and Volunteers on tasks to be completed within the department
• Act as the In‑Charge Person (ICP) as required
• Perform other job‑related duties

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum education: Library Techniques diploma (2 years college) or equivalent undergraduate degree
• Equivalent of two years’ experience working in a similar position
• Superb customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well‑developed skills in information service delivery
• Well‑developed programming and presentation skills
• Strong knowledge of popular non‑fiction, fiction, and audio‑visual titles
• Familiarity with Office software
• Knowledge of an integrated library system
• Able to accommodate a variable schedule
• Able to organize time efficiently
• Ability to interact pleasantly and courteously with the public and staff, and to promote a harmonious workplace
• Strong communication skills

Desirable

• An undergraduate university degree would be an asset
• Additional training in library techniques or related disciplines
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and cloud storage
• Previous experience with an automated library system
• Valid driver’s license
• Access to a vehicle

Hours: Approximately 24 hours per week. Includes weekdays, evenings and weekends in both the Acton and Georgetown Branches or at event locations.

Salary: $35.08 per hour

Application Deadline: November 3, 2025, at 5:00pm

Start Date: November 2025

Contract Period: November 2025 to December 2026

To Apply

Qualified candidates may submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the Library by 5:00pm on November 3, 2025. Those candidates offered an interview will be required to provide the names and contact information of two references at that time. Please identify the title of the position and the job number that you are applying for in your cover letter and on the Resume Submission Portal where indicated.

Please apply using the method of application below.

Online

Resumé Submission Portal: www.hhpl.ca/ResumePortal

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halton Hills Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Library’s Executive Assistant at 905‑873‑2681 Ext. 2523 of any measures you feel you need to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.