Library Summer Clerk

Student, Contract Position (On-Site) – Summer 2025

The Tay Township Public Library, located on the sunset shores of Georgian Bay, is seeking a driven individual to join #TeamTay for the 2025 Summer Term (June 3 to August 30, 2025) as a Library Summer Clerk. Tay Township proudly offers students a hands-on learning environment based on variety, development, and mentorship.

Reporting to the Head Librarian, the Library Summer Clerk promotes, coordinates, and delivers children’s programming at the three branches of the Library and assists Library staff with routine Library duties.

Qualifications 

• Active enrollment in post-secondary education at an accredited educational institution; enrollment in Library and Information Science and/or a Library Technician program, or another relevant discipline, is considered an asset.
• Class ‘G’ or ‘G2’ driver’s license in good standing or alternate means of transportation to travel amongst branches.
• Possess public relations and interpersonal skills to clarify facts, give information and respond to patrons.
• Creative skills to design attractive posters and displays, and to identify, design and teach crafts.
• Strong computer skills including document management, word processing, internet and e-mail programs and related office equipment; established writing skills with a high level of accuracy; developed proofreading skills and careful attention to detail.
• Understands and promotes the significance of public libraries and their role in society, both in general and in the Library’s service area and surrounding local communities.
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the full range of programs and services offered by the Library and an understanding of the technologies utilized by the Library (e.g., catalogue, website, social media etc.).
• Understands and uses common social networking and online collaboration tools, and common security protocols related to Internet use.

The pay rate for this Full-Time, Student Contract position is $18.75 per hour with a 35-hour work week during Library Service/Hours of Operation – Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional requirement to attend evening meetings and events.

Join #TeamTay today and help transform the way local government connects with the community it serves. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to do the following: 

1. Reference the complete position description including comprehensive qualifications available on the Tay Township website – www.tay.ca/jobs
2. Please submit (1) a cover letter and (2) a resume via email by 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, to the attention of Human Resources (HR@Tay.ca). 

Application Notes:

• Please reference ‘2025-007’ within the email subject line.
• Please indicate how you heard about this opportunity within your application.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Only applications submitted through email communication will be accepted. All applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Written correspondence pertaining to this recruitment may be sent to the email address provided.

Personal information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will only be used to determine eligibility for potential employment.  Tay Township is an inclusive employer committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible support you may need.