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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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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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Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Main Library / Part-Time 5-Month Contract / 16 hours per week
We’re looking for an individual who is organized, dependable and highly attentive to detail. At WPL, the Administrative Assistant plays an important behind-the-scenes role in keeping key administrative and financial processes running smoothly. This position is well suited to someone who enjoys detailed work, can manage multiple responsibilities independently and takes pride in providing reliable support to others. Sound like you?
What You’ll Do
- Support bi-weekly payroll administration by reviewing and verifying payroll information accurately and on time.
- Complete regular cash reconciliation activities, including balancing cash, maintaining floats, ensuring accurate financial records and cash deposits.
- Provide administrative support to the Manager, Finance, other managers as required, helping with a variety of day-to-day administrative needs and requests.
- Coordinate the ordering and maintenance of office, technology and photocopier supplies.
- Maintain the Library’s mail equipment and coordinate incoming and outgoing mail.
- Contribute to the smooth operation of administrative processes by keeping information organized, accurate and up to date.
What We’re Looking For
- A minimum two-year post-secondary diploma plus at least 1 year of related administrative or office experience.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to complete accurate work involving payroll, cash and other detailed administrative information.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and follow through on tasks.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft 365. Experience using accounting or related administrative software is considered an asset.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a helpful, professional and collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and leaders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort working with numbers and completing basic calculations accurately.
- Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Schedule
The regular schedule will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Schedules are subject to change.
Salary/Wage/Benefits
The starting wage is $29.36 per hour (level D).
Optional OMERS pension provided. WPL offers a casual work environment and support for professional development.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume by September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. 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
Interested in applying for one of the current job openings at Waterloo Public Library? Complete the form below to apply.