Job Description

Job Number:
J1125-0079
Posting Date:
November 13, 2025
Closing Date:
November 21, 2025
Job Title:
Library Assistant [Mobile Library Services]
Branch/Department:
1076 Ellesmere Road
Division:
Collections & Membership Services
Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time
Status:
Full-Time
# of Open Positions:
1
Salary:
$59,168.20 - $66,848.60/Year

Specific Position Information:

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

This position will include driving a TPL vehicle, for which a valid Class "G" driver's license in good standing is required. The successful candidate must also pass a City of Toronto Driving Test before starting the position.

Successful candidate will be required to work out of both 1076 Ellesmere and NYCL.

This is a Temporary Full Time position (6 month contract)

Hours per week and Schedule of Work

(Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19): 35 hours per week average. Evenings and Saturdays required. Plus 7 variable hours.

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide customer service associated with Mobile Library Services within the City of Toronto

DUTIES:

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, this position is responsible for: Leadership Functions: delivery of service in the absence of the designated supervisor directing Pages participating in implementing training programs selects and trains Page staff as delegated provides verbal input to performance appraisals of staff Service Functions: providing customized information services to hospitals, deposit collections, talking book customers, home library service and bookmobile customers performing circulation functions associated with Mobile Library Services providing bed-side service with a book truck in hospitals maintaining and weeding customer information files participating in the development and maintenance of the hospital and talking book collections recommending the acquisition of new books supplying and maintaining equipment when required delivering materials in the vehicle maintaining the system's large-print rotating collection planning, conducting and evaluating programs and performing outreach performing database maintenance functions performing various duties at the branch such as processing materials, repairing books, inventory, daily timetables driving Library vehicles according to Mobile Library Services' schedules and for servicing as required determining maintenance and servicing requirements of vehicle; arranging maintenance, servicing when required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or Diploma from a Library Technicians course from a community college or similar institution or equivalent combination of education and related experience Minimum of 1 years' experience 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 Valid Class "G" driver's licence Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and repair Knowledge of adult popular literature Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to provide readers' advisory and reference service to the elderly and infirm Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate programs Ability to do outreach Ability to exercise sound judgement and to deal with unusual situations Ability to do physically demanding work

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ACCOMMODATION:

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Toronto Public Library (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.


All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.