Canada Library assistant Jobs – 54 Openings This Week

Senior Library Assistant
Toronto Public Library —Toronto, ON
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
6d
CORRECTION - 174196 - Branch Library Technician - Department of Education and Early Years - Permanent
Government of PEI —Borden-Carleton, PE
- $18,514.24–$20,735.68 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
Quick apply
2h
Library Assistant
Saint Paul University —Ottawa, ON
- $17.60–$22.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Doctoral degree
- English
7d
Student Assistant, Health Sciences Library
NOSM University —Greater Sudbury, ON
- Customer service
- Word processing
- English
6d
Library Assistant - LA3 (AESES)
University of Manitoba —Winnipeg, MB
- $22.33–$30.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
8d
Support - EA, Secretary, Library Technician Opportunities
Calgary Catholic School District —Calgary, AB
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Senior Library Technician (Temporary Contract)
Centennial College —Toronto, ON
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Word processing
22h
Library Technical Services Student Assistant (Casual)
University of Lethbridge —Lethbridge, AB
- $18.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
Library Technician
Fraser Health —Surrey, BC
- $32.39 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Medical terminology
Library Technician
Toronto Catholic District School Board —Toronto, ON
- $4,094–$4,688 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Windows
Full Time School Administrative Assistant/Library Assistant
Peace Wapiti Public School Division —Elmworth, AB
- $20.66–$28.51 an hour
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Vision care
Supply Library Technician
District School Board of Niagara —St. Catharines, ON
- $27.09 an hour
- On call
- Word processing
Library Technician (casual) 2026-2027
Niagara Catholic District School Board —Welland, ON
- $23.88 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Travel
12d
Occasional Library Technician
Toronto Catholic District School Board —Toronto, ON
- $188.39 a day
Art Gallery and Collections Technician, Art Curator's Office/Library *Temporary*
University of Winnipeg —Winnipeg, MB
- $27.79–$39.44 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
7d
Library Technician 2 - TRC - TFT
Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division No. 119 —Prince Albert, SK
- $27.03 an hour
- Contract
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
Library Assistant, Part-Time
Fort Vermilion School District —Rainbow Lake, AB
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
Library Clerk, Children and Youth (temporary, 13 month) - Espanola Public Library
Espanola Public Library —Espanola, ON
- $23.33 an hour
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- English
Quick apply
12d
Temporary Library Associate @ Mortlach School
Prairie South School Division #210 —Mortlach, SK
- $20.37–$24.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Library Technician (casual) 2025-2026
Niagara Catholic District School Board —Welland, ON
- $23.88 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Travel
- Flexible schedule

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Senior Library Assistant

Toronto Public Library -
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Full-time
6 days ago

Qualifications

Filing
Bachelor's
Integrated library system

Full job description

Specific Position Information: The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

Hours per week and Schedule of Work (Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19): 35 hours per week. Evenings and Saturdays required. Plus seven [7] variable hours.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the designated supervisor, participates in the direction and supervision of the overall branch service programme.
Supervises assistants and pages in the assigned areas of work. Takes responsibility for performing and/or coordinating more complex tasks.

Duties:

As a member of the supervisory team, shares responsibility for the day to day service to patrons, efficient operation and orderly appearance of the branch
Suggests new or improved work routines
Identifies work requirements, assigns tasks and coordinates the work of clerical and Page staff to ensure that procedures are carried out as specified
Assists in training clerical staff. Selects and trains Page staff as delegated
Prepares schedules and time and attendance reports as required
Provides verbal input to performance appraisals of staff
Compiles data for statistical reports
In the absence of the designated supervisor, takes responsibility for the branch
Assists patrons in the use of library materials
Supervises the work of junior staff and liaises with other branches or departments as necessary
Plans and conducts programs suitable for people of different ages and cultural backgrounds
Assists in maintaining up-to-date and orderly materials collection
Selects materials for outreach services as required and performs related clerical duties
Visits institutions to provide outreach service when necessary
Assists in developing a community liaison
Participates in the performance of general clerical routines, such as desk duty, filing and keyboarding
Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from a Library Technicians course from a community college or similar institution or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Minimum of 1 years’ experience
Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service
General knowledge of the organization, services and facilities of the library system
A sound, overall knowledge of the clerical activity, integrated library system and library procedures in the public services
Knowledge of basic reference techniques and ability to use routine reference sources
Proven ability to lead and to supervise staff
Ability to plan, organize and implement assignments
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative team relationships
Ability to relate well to patrons and to representatives of the local community
Accuracy and speed in keyboarding
Sufficient flexibility to move to other branches/divisions as required

About TPL
Toronto Public Library (TPL) is North America’s busiest public library system. TPL employs approximately 2,400 staff who provide high quality library services to the people of Toronto across 100 locations.

The Toronto Public Library does not ask for a credit card, banking information, or social insurance number during the recruitment process. Do not respond to emails or requests for information about jobs at TPL that are not sent from an @tpl.ca address.

ACCOMMODATION:
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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