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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
Current Openings
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Library Assistant, Collections
Library Assistant, Collections
Main Library / Part-Time Permanent / 16 hours per week
We are searching for a customer-focused and highly detailed individual, to step into a role where they will assist with various collections functions and processes, while also providing front-line library service to our customers. With a focus on tech collections processing, we are searching for someone who can troubleshoot a variety of technology and has the desire to continuously learn and develop their tech knowledge and skills. Sound like you?
What You’ll Do:
- Perform regular collections processes including processing weekly shipments of books, special collections including tech collections, and MARC record creation.
- Troubleshoot technology collection items (ie. Sewing Machines, Microscopes etc.) to ensure items in the collection are functioning effectively.
- Provide excellent and proactive reference, reader’s advisory including conducting skilled reference interviews to assist customers at our service desk locations.
- Advocate and assist with technology in the library. Assist and educate customers on our current and emerging technology offerings.
What We’re Looking For:
- Outstanding customer service skills and contributes to a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
- High attention to detail with ability to work in an environment with regular interruptions.
- Well-developed technical expertise and is comfortable troubleshooting and tinkering with a variety of technology items.
- Excellent technology literacy skills with the ability to explain and instruct these concepts.
- Post-secondary diploma/degree plus at least 1 year of related experience. Library studies preferred.
Schedule
The regular schedule will be Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., alternating Fridays 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. and alternating Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schedules are subject to change. The ability to work at any library location is required.
Salary/Wage/Benefits
The starting wage is $27.67 per hour (level D).
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 30, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. by using the online application form.
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Library Assistant, McCormick Branch
Library Assistant, McCormick Branch
McCormick Branch / Part-Time Permanent / 16 hours per week
We’re searching for an individual who simply loves the pursuit of information with the ability to connect with anyone from our littlest to our most experienced customers. The McCormick Branch is our smallest location but with a big community focus. Library Assistants all across WPL work hands-on providing exceptional customer service to a diverse community.
What You’ll Do
- Provide excellent and proactive reference, reader’s advisory and circulation services for customers of all ages.
- Conduct skilled reference interviews to assist customers in finding the information they need.
- Advocate technology in the library. Assist and educate customers on our current and emerging technology offerings.
- Promote WPL and its services.
What We’re Looking For
- Outstanding customer service skills whether out on the floor or behind the desk. Contributes to a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
- Adaptable with a willing, can-do attitude. Places high value on team work.
- Excellent technology literacy skills with the ability to explain and instruct these concepts.
- Post-secondary diploma/degree plus at least 1 year of related experience.
Schedule
The regular schedule will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., alternating Fridays 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., alternating Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schedules are subject to change. The ability to work at any library location and flexibility to pick up additional shifts where needed is required.
Salary/Wage/Benefits
The starting wage is $27.67 per hour (level D)
Optional OMERS pension provided. WPL offers a casual work environment, support for professional development and your birthday off with pay!
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume by October 31, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. by using the online application 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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