Job Description

Job Number:
J1125-0419
Posting Date:
December 4, 2025
Closing Date:
December 12, 2025
Job Title:
Driver/PSA [Mobile Library Services]
Branch/Department:
North York Central
Division:
Collections & Membership Services
Specific Position Information:
The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Status:
Full-Time
Hours per week:
35
# of Open Positions:
1
Salary:
$29.56 - $33.37/Hour
Pay Band:
PE009

POSTING TYPE:

SENIOR QUALIFIED PROCESS - ARTICLE 16.02

STATUS:

Permanent Full-Time

SPECIFIC POSITION INFORMATION:

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

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.

NOTE:

This position will be required to work out of both the 1076 Ellesmere Road and 5120 Yonge Street, North York Central Library, locations.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the designated supervisor (Distribution Services) and working within a team structure this position is responsible driving Bookmobile vehicles, providing circulation service associated with the Bookmobile Service within the City of Toronto and performing other related duties as may be assigned.

DUTIES:

Operating an automotive commercial vehicle under applicable legislative requirements as described in the City of Toronto Fleet Policy




Operating an automotive commercial vehicle under applicable legislative requirements as described in the City of Toronto Fleet Policy Driving Bookmobile vehicles according to the Bookmobile Service schedules and for servicing as required Driving other Library vehicles as required Loading and unloading the vehicle of boxes, equipment or materials Following pre-arranged routes to designated Bookmobile stops Fuelling the Bookmobile vehicles Following preventative maintenance schedule Arranging maintenance, servicing when required Driving the Bookmobile vehicles in a safe and courteous manner Cleaning and maintaining the interior of the vehicles Working with the public service staff member assigned to the vehicle to perform circulation functions associated with Bookmobile Service Shelving and shelf-reading library materials and equipment within the vehicles Performing induction, sweeping and loading functions associated with the central sorter Performing other duties, as required

Qualifications:

Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and 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 Ontario driver's license (Class "D" ) in good standing Minimum 3 years' experience in driving a commercial vehicle; commercial vehicle weighing over 4,500 kgs. as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation*
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair Knowledge of City of Toronto traffic rules and regulations Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff Ability to perform physical demanding tasks Ability to do clerical work with accuracy, skill and thoroughness

Commercial vehicle under the Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) program with a valid CVOR certificate.

About TPL

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is North America's busiest public library system. TPL employs approximately 2,400 staff who provide high quality library services to the people of Toronto across 100 locations.





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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.





We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.



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.