City of Orillia Employment Opportunities

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Orillia Public Library seeks a customer-service oriented individual for a full-time position in the Circulation Department.  This position is for 73 hours bi-weekly, includes some evening and weekend hours.  

DUTIES:

• Sign out materials; place and track reserves; collect fines and charges; assist with self-checkout.
• Handle patron inquiries and concerns in person and via telephone.
• Issue and renew library memberships.
• Operate and monitor automated sorter; examine and route library materials. 
• Perform library opening and closing tasks. 
• Provides information and assistance to the public on library policies, services, and programs.
• Provides general direction to patrons.
• Performs routine administrative procedures; collects statistics.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and secure environment for library users and staff. 

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent required; college diploma or university degree preferred.
• Experience working in a public library strongly preferred.
• Experience using the circulation functions of an automated library system is an asset.
• Experience providing front-line service to the general public; demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population with tact and empathy.  
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills; quick to learn, able to multitask in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions, good attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Self-directed; able to work with minimal supervision. 
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and keyboarding skills. 
• Successful applicant must supply a current Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment. 

 
Compensation for this position is $20.37 per hour for 36.5 hours per week. Interested applicants are invited to apply by June 2, 2023 at noon. 

Applications will only be accepted by applying online. Please click the "Apply Now" button below.

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Orillia Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Library’s Administrative Assistant at 705-325-2338 of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

This information is being collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44, in order to identify potential candidates for job competitions.  For information contact Bessie Sullivan, Library CEO bsullivan@orilliapubliclibrary.ca