Job Description

Job Number:
J1125-0252
Posting Date:
November 20, 2025
Closing Date:
November 28, 2025
Job Title:
Page
Branch/Department:
Daniel G. Hill
Division:
Branch Operations & Customer Experience
Employment Type:
Permanent Page
# of Open Positions:
1
Work Schedule (Week1):
Monday: Off

Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday: Off

Thursday: Off

Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Sunday: Off

Work Schedule (Week2):
Monday: Off

Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wednesday: Off

Thursday: Off

Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Sunday: Off

Salary:
$18.92 - $19.19/Hour
Pay Band:
PE001

Job Summary:

A Page's job is to sort and shelve books and other library materials and to shelf read.

Duties:

Sort books and other library materials Shelve books and other library materials Shelf read Packing and unpacking Ancillary duties including photocopying of materials, straightening and tidying library shelves, tables and lounges and processing and repairing library materials including typing, taping, labelling, recovering books, cleaning and inspecting audiovisual materials and equipment Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum 14 years of age 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 read English Ability to discriminate between numbers Ability to work with fine detail Ability to follow instructions and to carry out duties in an independent manner Friendly and courteous manner.

SALARY: $18.92 per hour (2025 rate)

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.