Collection Assistant; Student Collingwood Library

Collection Assistant (Student) – Collingwood Library

Job  #

2026-29

Date posted

September 1, 2026

September 14, 2026 - 4:00pm

Job Type: Student

Division:
Acquisitions & Programming – Library

Wage rate:
Students under the age of 18 - $16.60 per hour;
Students age 18 or older - $17.60 per hour

Hours of Work:
Normal hours of work may be up to twelve (12) hours per week and shifts will include evenings, weekends or holidays. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary as there may be the occasional requirement to change shifts or work extra hours as needed.

Start Date:

September 2026

Location:

on-site

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Acquisitions & Programming, Library Collection Assistants shelve books/materials and perform shelf reading to maintain the order and neatness of collections housed on library shelves, keeping shelves in good order and making it easier for staff and patrons to find and use materials.

The preferred candidate possesses the following:

• Completion of a minimum of one (1) year of secondary education and in attendance at a secondary or post secondary institution.
• One (1) month of related experience in customer service and library shelving.
• Detail oriented with the ability to read and alphabetize library materials according to established library procedures (Dewey Decimal and other library filing systems).
• Good administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
• Ability to multi-task, cope with interruptions and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, exercise discretion and good judgment particularly when handling highly confidential/sensitive information. Possess initiative and integrity.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications and office equipment.
• Possess a current Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (Level
  2) with results satisfactory to the employer, and a valid standard first aid & CPR/AED Level C certification (or willing to obtain).

Applicant Information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for candidate selection.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Collingwood Public Library abides by all current legislation relating to individuals’ rights to employment under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Standards.

The Collingwood Public Library is committed to making our interview process fully accessible to people of all abilities. Accommodation will be provided upon request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require accessibility accommodation.