**Job Posting**
**pickeringlibrary.ca**
The team at the Pickering Public Library are collaborators and innovators. We embrace
change, diversity and inclusion. We understand “the why” behind what we do, and we put
library clients first.
Our hope is that when anyone visits the Pickering Public Library, whether in person or online,
they don’t just walk through a door. Instead, they step into a space that offers everyone
possibility. Reveals potential. And provides community for all.
Does this sound like a workplace that aligns with the contributions you want to make in your
career?
The Pickering Public Library has two temporary full-time openings for a reliable and
hardworking **Summer Events Assistant**.
**Summary**:
Under the direction of events staff, provides administrative assistance and interacts with
children and teens participating in the Library’s summer reading programs. Provides online and
in-person library event support for our children’s and teen events.
**Salary**: $18.39 per hour
**Hours**: 35 hours per week
**Start Date**:May 26, 2025
**End Date**:August 29, 2025
individual may be eligible for employment if they:
- Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
- Are legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- Have registered as a full-time post-secondary student in the semester preceding the
YCW job (as defined by their educational institution) and intend to return to full-time
post-secondary studies in the semester immediately following the YCW job;




- Are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; and,
- Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the YCW work
assignment.
Pickering Public Library is committed to inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free employment practices and to creating a workplace that
including members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender
identity. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier-free hiring process. For
**Job Posting**
**pickeringlibrary.ca**
**The Successful Applicant**:
- Assists with the TD Summer Reading Club by assembling reading packages, participating
in promotional activities, participating in the launch and wrap-up events, listening to
children’s reading reports, handling data entry, etc.
- Assists with children’s and teen events by preparing crafts and supporting Library staff
delivering events.
- Responds to client inquiries and concerns, referring issues to senior staff if necessary.
- May provide direction to teen volunteers.
- May work on specific projects under supervision.
- Other duties consistent with job responsibilities.
**Applicants Must Have**:




- Current post secondary student.
- Experience working with children and teenagers.
- Interest and familiarity with children’s and young adult literature.
- Customer service experience an asset.
- Detail oriented with superior organizational and time management skills.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
- Strong technology skills; MS suite and database management.
- Ability to work adaptable hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
The successful applicant must be available to work flexible hours including days, evenings,
and weekends. The applicant may be scheduled at any location within the Library system.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted.
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required for most jobs at the Library. Please note
that job offers will only be made upon successful completion of all background checks.
upload your resume and cover letter (PDFs only) on or before** Thursday, May 8, 2025.**
Alternate formats of this document are available upon request.
Please speak to Human Resources for assistance.
Pickering Public Library is committed to inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free employment practices and to creating a workplace that
including members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender
identity. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier-free hiring process. For

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