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Why Work at WPL?
Embark on a rewarding journey with these compelling benefits – discover why working at WPL goes beyond a job, offering a fulfilling experience that positively impacts both you and the community we serve.
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Collaborative and supportive teams -
OMERS pension with employer contributions -
Support for professional development -
Your birthday off with pay -
Casual dress code
Our Vision,
Mission & Values
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community that is multi-literate, engaged and welcoming to all.
Our Mission
We provide equitable access to lifelong learning and contribute to the wellbeing of all.
Our Values
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Trust
We are a trusted community resource for diverse information and perspectives where the needs and privacy of all are respected. -
Equity
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Joy of Discovery
We spark and sustain a culture of creativity, innovation and self-expression. -
Future Readiness
We support our community to address today's needs and tomorrow's potential. -
Compassion
We embrace the humanity in everyone and treat all with respect.
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Close up of the mural at the John M. Harper Branch
Statement on Race and Social Equity
As leaders of North America’s public libraries, we are committed to achieving racial and social equity by contributing to a more just society in which all community members can realize their full potential. Our libraries can help achieve true and sustained equity through an intentional, systemic and transformative library-community partnership. Our library systems are working to achieve equity in the communities we serve by:
- Eliminating racial and social equity barriers in library programs, services, policies and practices
- Creating and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion and respect both in our library systems and in all aspects of our community role
- Ensuring that we are reaching and engaging disenfranchised people in the community and helping them express their voice
- Serving as a convener and facilitator of conversations and partnerships to address community challenges
- Being forthright on tough issues that are important to our communities
Libraries are trusted, venerable and enduring institutions, central to their communities and an essential participant in the movement for racial and social equity.
Originally endorsed by the Canadian Urban Libraries Council
Download the Statement in English & French
Job Postings
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Program & Event Specialist
Program & Event Specialist
Eastside Branch / Full-Time 19-Month Contract / 35 hours per week
We’re searching for an individual with experience creating and leading programs and events to join our team! Someone with the ability to take an idea from conception and bring it to life. A creative team player who values inclusivity and accessibility, and who is passionate about building connections and sharing learning opportunities with our diverse community. Sound like you?
What You’ll Do:
- Conceive, create, facilitate and evaluate effective programs and events across all ages in a variety of formats, including in-person, virtually and on/off site.
- Assist with initiating and fostering community partner relationships. Represent the library in the community through various events.
- Act as person in charge (PIC) at branch locations.
- Assist customers in the library with reader’s advisory, reference, and in-library technology.
- Assist with the hiring of Summer Reading Club students and facilitation of Summer Reading Club.
What We’re Looking For:
- Collaborative, team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with developing and leading programs in a diverse environment across various ages.
- Excellent tech literacy and desire for continuous learning.
- Flexible with scheduling to accommodate programs and events and ability travel to various locations in Waterloo.
- Minimum college diploma plus 2 years of related experience. Child Development, Recreation & Leisure, or Human Services studies are preferred.
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector check is required and a condition of hire.
Schedule
The regular schedule will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., alternating Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Schedules are subject to change.
Friday and Saturday shifts will be at the McCormick Branch. All other shifts will be at the Eastside Branch. The ability to work at any of our 4 library locations is required. Flexibility outside these times for scheduled events is required.
Salary/Wage/Benefits
The starting wage is $30.90 per hour (level E).
WPL offers a casual work environment, support for professional development, optional OMERS pension, and your birthday off with pay!
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume by October 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm by using the online form.
Apply Now
Waterloo Public Library welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous persons, Black persons, persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons and others that will contribute to the broadening of our ideas and experiences.
Waterloo Public Library accommodates individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process please contact Human Resources by phone 519-886-1310, TTY 1-866-786-3941, or email jobs@wpl.ca.
Job Application Form
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