Summer Library Assistant

Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library- Massey & Webbwood Branch; Webbwood, Massey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library is seeking a Summer Library Assistant for a temporary student position. The role involves assisting with daily library operations, providing customer service, and planning library programs over an 8-week schedule. Applicants should be registered students aged 15-30 with strong customer service skills and a passion for library work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, youth, and seniors would be an asset.
• Experience in a library setting is an asset.
• Must provide a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the library, including circulation desk duties.
• Help plan and implement summer reading club and other library programs.
• Provide exceptional customer service to community members.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation skills

Resourcefulness

Flexibility

Technology skills

Education

Registered high school, college, CEGEP, or university student

Job description

Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library – Massey & Webbwood Branches

Come and spend the summer with us!

JOB TITLE: Summer Library Assistant (temporary – student position)

CLOSING DATE: June 13th, 2025

START DATE: June 23rd, 2025

SCHEDULE: This position is for 8 weeks, 35 hours per week and will require evening and possible weekend work.

LOCATION: Working between both Massey & Webbwood Branch

WAGE RATE: $17.20/per hour (minimum wage).

Requirements:

1. Registered high school, college, CEGEP, or university student.

2. Be between the ages of 15 and 30.

3. Provide a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen.

4. Experience working with children, youth and seniors would be an asset.

5. Experience working in a library setting would be an asset.

6. Excellent customer service and de-escalation skills, tact, resourcefulness, and flexibility, as well as a passion for library service.

7. Excellent computer and technology skills and knowledge.

8. Must be a Canadian Citizen.

Driver’s license/vehicle requirements: Because this position will require working between both branches, the successful candidate should possess a valid class G driver’s license and own transportation.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Branch Librarian, the successful applicant will assist other team
members with the daily operations of the library, including circulation desk duties,
technology support, reader’s advisory services and collection maintenance. The
successful candidate will also assist in the planning, promoting and implementation of
the summer reading club and as well as other library programs and events. The
Summer Library Assistant will work with a team of dedicated library professionals to
provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.

Essential Duties:

-Demonstrates Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library mission, core values and
competencies

-Actively participates in library training as necessary

-Assist with promotional displays for library programs and events

-Create displays of library materials, which highlight various aspects of the library

How To Apply:

A resume with cover letter must be submitted by 5pm on Friday June 13th, 2025.

Applications can be delivered in person, by email or by fax.
Forwarded to Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library CEO, Tracey VanDerGulik

185 Grove St. P.O. Box 40
Massey, ON P0P 1P0
p: 705-865-2641
c: 705-862-2512
f: 705-865-1781

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.