Library Assistant

The Wasaga Beach Public Library is seeking an energetic, self‑motivated team player to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Library Assistant. The role involves providing front‑line customer service, supporting technical services, and participating in outreach activities.

• Provides front‑line customer service at the information desk and throughout the library in a roving capacity.
• Maintains knowledge of the library’s services, programs, and collection to deliver informed service.
• Performs selected and specialized library routines and assigned tasks requiring accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgement.
• Assists members of the public with business services, simple computer tasks, community queries, and all library equipment.
• Supports the Technical Services team with collection management tasks including interlibrary loan service, inventory, and shelving duties.
• May be assigned to offer library outreach services in alternative community locations via the library bookmobile and to assist with the delivery of library programs and special events.

• Completion of a Library Technician Diploma and/or a relevant post‑secondary degree or diploma (asset).
• Completion of secondary school diploma (required).
• Demonstrated competency with computers and technology.
• Knowledge of automated library systems (asset).Excellent interpersonal skills and customer‑service abilities.
• Friendly, patient, and outgoing personality.
• Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work positively with a service‑oriented team.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Ability to handle the physical demands of the role: lifting, bending, standing for prolonged periods.
• Possession of a valid G Ontario driver’s licence.
• Ability to operate a large vehicle and provide an appropriate driver’s abstract (asset).
• Ability to provide, upon hire, an appropriate criminal records check – vulnerable sector.

Part‑time – up to 28 hours/week

Hourly wage range: $31.20 – $36.50

Closing date:
March 11, 2026

The Town of Wasaga Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process, upon request. We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.