Summer Reading Program Assistant

Orangeville - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job opportunityThe Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position ofSummer Reading Program AssistantCommunity Services department(contract dates: June 1 2026 to August 28 2026)Position descriptionThe Town is seeking two Summer Reading Program Assistants to join the Orangeville Public Library. Under the direction of full-time staff the Summer Reading Program Assistants will develop and facilitate a summer reading program that fosters a love of literacy and lifelong learning for children based on the national TD Summer Reading incentive program guidelines and theme. Duties of this position include preparing and facilitating age-appropriate and literacy rich childrens programming; assisting with the planning development implementation and the evaluation of literacy and leisure public programs for children specifically designed for the TD Summer Reading Club; ensuring programming is accessible to all and promotes equity diversity and inclusion; incorporating opportunities to celebrate indigenous culture; program and event set-up and take down tasks; responding to client inquiries and concerns and referring to senior staff if necessary; and other duties as assigned. Normal hours of work for this position will be up to thirty (30) hours per week. There may be a requirement to work various shifts including some evenings and -time enrollment in a post-secondary education program preferably in a library creative technological or child-related experience in program planning event planning working with children and leadership would be an with Microsoft Office and familiarity with video/digital technology editing software and social media Rate: $20.96 to $ 22.67 (2026 rate)Please note:To be eligible for this job students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Students may be asked to provide proof of student interviews are expected to be scheduled in February 2026. We will work within the Winter 2026 reading weeks advertised by Ontario post-secondary institutions; however please be advised that we may not be able to accommodate every school schedule. Virtual interview formats are successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check in accordance with the duties of this positionAll Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval and thus may be subject to candidates are invited to apply no later than 12 p.m. on January 30 2026. Applications may be submitted online at or in person at Town Hall on 87 Broadway addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people several screening tools including police record checks may be required as part of the hiring process for certain employment or volunteer positions. When requested applicants are required to provide a police record check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police record checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of police record check required will be indicated in the job posting Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process and applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville you consent to the collection use and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 S.O. 2001 c.25 as amended and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the manager Human Resources at 87 Broadway Orangeville Ontario L9W Town of Orangeville recruitment software has applicant tracking capabilities including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess about this postingHuman Resources Town of OrangevilleEmail: : ext. 7304

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Required Experience:

Junior IC