Job Description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application. We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to assume the position of Library Assistant with the Community Services Department to work casual hours.

Are you interested in working in a Library? What does a Library Assistant do?

• performs clerical duties necessary to facilitate day-to-day operations;
• registers patrons for library programs;
• helps patrons with public access computers;
• processes materials being taken out and returned;
• maintaining attractive and informative book displays.

Are you responsible and enthusiastic? Are you available on days, evenings, and weekends? Are you flexible with your availability and looking for a great part-time job? Then this may be the job for you ...
Completion of grade 12 is the minimum education requirement, although, some post-secondary education is preferred. The position requires the individual to be well-spoken, have a varied reading background, and be in possession of strong office skills and basic computer literacy. Library experience is preferred, as is an individual who has demonstrated knowledge of current subjects, authors, and titles for public queries. The incumbent must have exceptional customer service skills, be able to function as a team player, and possess a desire to work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than November 6, 2023. Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.


Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check including a vulnerable sector check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.