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Public Srvc Assistant
City of Ottawa —Ottawa, ON
- $35.06–$41.02 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- English
- Windows
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Patient Service Clerk, Home & Community Care, Permanent Part-Time (0.5)
CHEO —Ottawa, ON
- $25.26–$31.04 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
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Receptionist
Stantec —Ottawa, ON
- $41,100–$55,500 a year
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- English
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Front Desk Associate
The Spa Day Retreat —Kanata, ON
- $19–$20 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Data entry
- In-person
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13d
Indigo Innes - Customer Experience Representative
Indigo Books & Music —Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Sales
- English
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Administrative Assistant, CHAMP Seminars
The War Amps/Les Amputés de guerre —Ottawa, ON
- From $52,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- English
- Hotel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Guest Service Agent
Sandman Hotel Group —Ottawa, ON
- $21.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Accounting
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Project Manager - Aircraft Maintenance
Smart AMS Inc. —Ottawa, ON
- $30–$35 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Entry-Level Sales Representative – Attic Insulation (Field Sales)
RPM@ Home Team Ltd —Nepean, ON
- Full-time
- Sales
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
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Territory Sales Manager
SOLV4EX Group —Ottawa, ON
- $50,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Dental care
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Leasing - Leasing Call Specialist
Lépine —Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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5d
Department Manager, General Merchandise - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Ontario
- $48,450–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
Account Executive, Benefits Insurance
Westland Insurance Ltd. —Ontario
- $75,000–$87,500 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Customer service
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Regional Business Specialist
Dymon Storage —Ottawa, ON
- $47,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Store discount
- Dental care
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Retail Manager | Ottawa West
Dymon Storage —Kanata, ON
- $39,000–$52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Store discount
- Dental care
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Retail Manager | Ottawa East
Dymon Storage —Ottawa, ON
- $39,000–$52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Order Manager
The Universal Group —Ottawa, ON
- $58,000–$66,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Licensed Insurance Broker (RIBO)
Chase Insurance Brokers Ltd. —Ontario
- $36,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
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Casual Library Technician
Ottawa Catholic School Board —Ottawa, ON
- $32.64 an hour
- On call
- Google Suite
- Communication skills
Part Time Receptionist - Lilythorne Retirement
Riverstone Retirement Communities —Ottawa, ON
- From $18.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Public Srvc Assistant

City of Ottawa -
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

Part-time
$35.06–$41.02 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

French
Customer service
English
Windows
Data entry
Typing
College diploma
Communication skills

Full job description

Requisition ID: 22994

Department: Ottawa Public Library

Service: Branch Operations

Employment Type: 1 Permanent Part Time Position

Work Hours: 24.5 hours per week (** see note **)

Affiliation: CUPE 503 - Library/Part Time - Public Service Job

Salary Information: $35.060 - $41.020 per hour (2026 rates of pay)

Location: Elmvale Acres Branch, 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard | Greenboro Branch, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Ottawa Public Library

Application Close: 03/08/2026

** NOTE: This position is 21 hours per week at Elmvale Acres branch, with a bi-weekly 7 hour Sunday shift at Greenboro branch, for a bi-weekly average of 24.5 hours.

JOB SUMMARY

Ottawa Public Library (OPL) provides accessible, innovative library and information services throughout the City of Ottawa, that meet the unique needs of diverse communities, delivered through a range of vehicles and reflecting a citizen-centred approach. The Public Service units are responsible for customer-centric public library activities, programs and services for the Library's 33 branches, mobile and digital services, to meet the needs of branches in their catchment area.

You are responsible for: providing information, reference and readers advisory services in the Library and/or the community and/or mini-libraries, nursing homes and other locations; providing circulation and page services in the Library and/or the community and/or mini-libraries, nursing homes and other locations; performing routine collection maintenance duties; and promoting Library services.

You may be the senior person in charge or exercise responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the library branch.

Work is performed within the context of the policies and framework of the Library corporate culture as embodied in the Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Experience Guidelines and the Canadian Federation of Library Association position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion, with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2-year college diploma in Library and Information Technician Program, or related field

Minimum of 1 year of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE

Adult/children’s literature in a variety of formats, readers’ advisory services, trends in reading, literacy, ESL collections and library programming.
Reference resources in print, microform and electronic formats and of current developments in reference services.
Electronic database and other bibliographic searching techniques.
Principles of collection development and maintenance.
Methods and techniques for sorting and shelving library materials according to alphabetical, Dewey Decimal or other prescribed sequence and procedures.
Library circulation procedures and practices.
Knowledge of multiple technology platforms (e.g. tablets, phones, e-readers, Android, Apple, Blackberry) as it relates to library offerings
Methods and techniques of responding to inquiries and resolving patron complaints.
Desktop applications, intranet and internet and keyboarding procedures, to the extent where it may be required to demonstrate such usage to colleagues or library patrons.
General knowledge of library policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Use tact, discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Exercise effective judgement and independent decision-making capabilities.
To carry out a range of circulation/page activities, including registration, collecting fees, and to respond effectively to a range of library service inquiries and resolve complaints.
To perform routine clerical tasks.
Minimum keyboard skills of 25 wpm.
Data entry, retrieval and keyboarding skills including use of standard office equipment and operation of an IBM compatible computer in Microsoft windows.
Ability to think quickly.
Ability to learn on the job and apply learning to new technologies as required.
Ability to create and design thematic displays.
Ability to handle and account for cash and to prepare bank deposits.
Perform multiple tasks concurrently.
Customer service orientation, including the use of tact, discretion and confidentiality
Ease of comfort with technology.
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to deal with the public and handle problems as they arise.
Flexibility, ability to adjust priorities.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Strongly committed to quality customer service.
To perform routine manual tasks and maneuver book carts and lift boxes up to 40 pounds.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the Ottawa Public Library's satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process.
Alternative educational credentials combined with job-related experience, demonstrated performance, and ability may be considered in lieu of stated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Ottawa Public Library promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The Ottawa Public Library provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].

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