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Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition ID: 19678

Department: Ottawa Public Library

Service: Branch Operations

Branch: Public Services

Employment Type: Multiple Casual and Part Time Positions

Work Hours: Various hours per week

Various Shifts: Days Evenings Weekends

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Library - Public Service Job

Salary Information: $25.182 - $29.455 per hour (2025 rates of pay)

Location: Various Locations

City: Ottawa ON

Job Category: Ottawa Public Library

Application Close:07/11/2025

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 the customer-centric public library activities programs and services offered by the Librarys 33 branches mobile and digital services to meet the needs in their catchment area.

You are responsible for carrying out the shelving and retrieval of books and other library materials and assisting with the processing of materials in the assigned branch. You are also responsible for answering general inquiries from the public and transitioning all other questions to relevant staff.

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 Principles and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 9

No experience required

KNOWLEDGE

Methods and techniques for sorting and shelving library materials according to alphabetical Dewey Decimal or other prescribed sequence and procedures.
Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
General knowledge of Ottawa Public Library policies and procedures related to health and safety.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic computer skills
Ability to sort and organize library materials in accordance with prescribed system and procedures.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to use tact discretion and confidentiality
Customer service skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to successfully complete all required training
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Strongly committed to quality customer service
Ability to perform routine manual or clerical tasks and maneuver book carts and lift boxes up to 40 pounds

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Various Language Requirements:
- Some Positions: English oral reading writing required.
- Some Positions: 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.
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 members of Indigenous Black and other racialized communities persons with disabilities women and non-binary persons persons of all ethnic origins religions sexual orientations classes gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

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 extension 12211 or via email at .

Requisition ID: 19678Department: Ottawa Public LibraryService: Branch OperationsBranch: Public ServicesEmployment Type: Multiple Casual and Part Time PositionsWork Hours: Various hours per weekVarious Shifts: Days Evenings WeekendsAffiliation: CUPE 503 Library - Public Service JobSalary Information:...