Student Library Assistant - Flexible Shifts, Part-Time

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is hiring a Student Library Assistant at the Prince Albert campus. The role supports library operations, greets patrons, assists with borrowing, shelving, and basic technology help. The position targets Saskatchewan Polytechnic students with strong customer service skills and cash handling experience.

Hours are flexible with potential mornings, lunch, and afternoons; Fridays until 6pm required. The posting covers a 0.25 FTE schedule and shifts three days weekly.

Qualifications

• Current Saskatchewan Polytechnic student.
• Minimum six (6) months of customer service experience.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic Internet.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and related office equipment.
• Effective oral communication skills including basic telephone and customer service experience.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of automated system software (client databases, inventory etc.).
• Handling cash and use of a digital cash register.
• Ability to work alone.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as peer ambassador to the library.
• Greet and welcome everyone to the library.
• Provide basic library help.
• Sign materials in and out for clients (clients defined as students, staff, peers).
• Shelving, sorting, and processing materials.
• Refer students to library resources to meet their needs.
• Provide technical assistance with library equipment.
• Take payments for library fines and fees.
• Provide basic clerical support.
• Tidying the library.
• Provide the student perspective to improve library services (e.g. social media content).

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Basic Internet

Computer literacy

Oral communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Cash handling

Work independently

Attention to detail

Education

Current Saskatchewan Polytechnic student

Tools

Digital cash register

Office computers

Job description

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is hiring a Student Library Assistant at the Prince Albert campus. The role supports library operations, greets patrons, assists with borrowing, shelving, and basic technology help. The position targets Saskatchewan Polytechnic students with strong customer service skills and cash handling experience.

Hours are flexible with potential mornings, lunch, and afternoons; Fridays until 6pm required. The posting covers a 0.25 FTE schedule and shifts three days weekly.