Employment Opportunities
Library Assistant
Status: Part-time | Hours: Days, evenings, weekends | Starting Wage: $25.87 | Start Date: May 1, 2024
Position Summary
Library Assistants are first-contact customer service representatives at the service desks.
Responsibilities
The individual is a customer service champion first and foremost; in addition:
- Takes the lead role in the delivery of all customer service functions by responding first to customers at service desks and on the telephone.
- Completes all Library service delivery duties.
- Responds to general, procedural, directional and readers’ advisory questions or directs customers to the appropriate person/department.
- Cooperates as a team member in performing all tasks essential to the achievement of efficient and effective service to Library customers.
- Designs and delivers programs to children, teens, adults.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education or approved equivalent combination of education and experience; Library Technician Diploma an asset.
- Two (2) years of proven excellence in customer service.
- Experience with computers and automated systems.
- Aptitude for organization with attention to detail and accuracy; maintains confidentiality.
- Displays excellent interpersonal and team-oriented workplace skills.
Working Conditions
- General office working conditions.
- Constant interaction with the general public.
- Defined schedule: day, evening and weekend shifts required.
- Position requires lifting – 15lbs.
Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to:
Geraldine Slark, CEO: ceo@brockvillelibrary.ca
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: by 5pm EST, April 24, 2024
If you do not have access to a computer, please visit the Library to use a public computer for free.
BPL is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Please advise us of any accommodation that may be required.
We thank you for your application; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Summer Program Assistant
Status: Temporary | Hours: Days, evenings, weekends up to 35 hours per week | Wage: $17/hour | Term: June 4 – August 31
This position is generously funded by a grant from the Federal government.
Position Summary
The Brockville Public Library (BPL) offers free programs, activities and events for the community. The Summer Programming Assistant will assist our program coordinators with the planning and delivery of programs including storytimes, STEAM activities and creative workshops for all ages.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver community programs in coordination with various programming staff
- Assist in the marketing of the Library by taking photos of programs and providing insights and ideas for future programs
- Assist patrons with locating library materials and resources
- Collect program data, including attendance numbers and attendee feedback
Skills
- Candidates must be students between 15 to 30 years of age.
- Experience working with the public
- Creative thinker with program development experience
- Computer skills, including word processing, information searching and retrieval
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team-oriented workplace skills
Working Conditions
- General office working conditions
- Interaction with the general public
- Defined schedule per week; day, evening and weekend shifts required
- Position requires lifting – 15lbs.
Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to:
Geraldine Slark, CEO: ceo@brockvillelibrary.ca
Ad will be posted until position is filled.
If you do not have access to a computer, please visit the Library to use a computer for free.
We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act throughout all stages of the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you require at any time.
We thank you for your application; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are currently no volunteer opportunities.