Job Description

Job Number:
J1025-0201
Posting Date:
October 16, 2025
Closing Date:
October 24, 2025
Job Title:
Public Service Assistant
Branch/Department:
Various
Division:
Various
Employment Type:
Sunday
Status:
Part-Time
Hours per week:
5
# of Open Positions:
7
Work Schedule (Week1):
Monday: Off

Tuesday: Off

Wednesday: Off

Thursday: Off

Friday: Off

Saturday: Off

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Work Schedule (Week2):
Monday: Off

Tuesday: Off

Wednesday: Off

Thursday: Off

Friday: Off

Saturday: Off

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Salary:
$28.63 - $32.37/Hour
Pay Band:
PE007

SUNDAY TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS

October 19, 2025 - April 26, 2026

JOB TITLE:

Public Service Assistant

LOCATION:

Various

Team A:

Gerrard/Ashdale


NYCL Circulation


Northern District

Team B:

Cliffcrest


Leaside


Northen District


SWS - Todmorden Room

NOTES:

Please note that Sunday hours and assignments are subject to change. TPL reserves the right to modify or cancel Sunday hours.

DATES OF WORK:

Sunday Library Service will be offered for the session: October 19, 2025 - April 26, 2026 (Excluding the following dates: December 28, 2025, and April 5, 2026)

TEAM A:

[2025] Oct 19 | Nov 2, 16, 30 | Dec 14.

[2026] Jan 11, 25 | Feb 8, 22 | Mar 8, 22. | Apr 19.

TEAM B:

[2025] Oct 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21.

[2026] Jan 4, 18 | Feb 1, 15 | Mar 1, 15, 29 | Apr 12, 26.

HOURS OF WORK:

Regular Sunday hours: October 19, 2025 - April 26, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.



Supervisory/In Charge staff in the Branch/Department Head, Assistant Branch/Department Head, Senior Branch Head/Senior Department Head, Assistant Department Head, Librarian, Operations Supervisor, Senior Library Assistant classifications will be required to work either 11:45am-4:45pm OR 12:15pm to 5:15pm (with some exceptions).

BRANCH CLOSURE:

Staff assigned to branches that close during the Sunday session for State of Good Repair (SOGR) projects will be assigned to work at an alternate location.

PROGRAMMING:

Staff positions with Programming in their job description (e.g. Library Assistant, Senior Library Assistant, Librarian, Digital Design Technician, and Branch/Department Head) may be called on to offer library programs. To support staff who are assigned to one of these positions and have no experience in programming, training will be available.


Staff responsible for delivering programming on Sundays will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check

TRAINING:

Orientation is required and will be scheduled from August 24 - October 5, 2025. Programming training is available to those who have no programming experience.

PAYMENT:

Employees who work on Sundays shall be paid a premium for all hours worked of $5.00 per hour.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the designated supervisor, performs, as assigned, the complete range of clerical duties necessary for the operation of the branch or department:


Assists staff in the performance of specialized responsibilities Assists patrons under the guidance of the librarian in charge

DUTIES:

Carries out all tasks related to the circulation of materials and directs incoming calls Performs clerical routines such as maintaining files, ordering supplies and sorting mail Takes responsibility for the collection, counting and depositing of cash received Assists patrons in the use of specialized equipment Assists in maintaining the general materials collection by shelving and shelf reading materials Assists in the organization and maintenance of collections as assigned Prioritizes assignments and recommends alternative work methods Assists in library programmes for people of different ages and cultural backgrounds Types detailed reports, correspondence Assist with general enquires relating to library materials and rules and regulations (this may involve enquires by patrons in the library, by telephone, telephone equipment for aiding hearing impaired patrons, computers or other devices as used in or by the Library) Works at other branches/divisions as required Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalency Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service Ability to respond with tact, courtesy, alertness and good judgement to the needs of patrons of all ages and cultural backgrounds Knowledge of public library collections including fiction, non-fiction and routine reference sources. Knowledge of library terminology and the classification schemes of the collections serviced Ability to work with minimum supervision Knowledge of clerical library procedures Accuracy and speed in keyboarding Flexibility




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Upon request, accommodation will be provided through all stages of the recruitment and selection process.


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If you are invited to participate in the assessment process and require accommodations for the assessment, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably possible. All accommodation requests are confidential.


TPL invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.