Library Service Representative

Why Windsor?

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Job Posting Number: 2026-0252
Posting Type: External

Posting Period: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to Wednesday, August 05, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Department: Windsor Public Library

Union: C.U.P.E Local 2067

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time

Job Code: WPL001

Grade/Class: Group 10

Number of Positions: 1

Rate of Pay: $28.10 to $34.75 per hour

Hours of Work per Week: 35

Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Public Services or designate, the Library Service Representative will:

• Maintain the daily operation of the library, as part of a team.
• Assist customers with reference and readers’ advisory, circulation functions, and programming.
• Deliver programmes for all ages.
• Provide troubleshooting for hardware and software issues.
• Monitor and request supplies. 
• Supervise pages and volunteers.
• Participate in establishing and developing partnerships with the community.
• Secure property, including locking and unlocking library buildings.
• Perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health & Safety Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate from a three (3) year university program, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
• Must have over six (6) months experience in a customer service environment.
• Must have effective interpersonal, conflict resolution, time management, and organizational skills.
• Will work within a team environment and must be flexible in the acceptance of assignments and change of tasks, as well as have the ability to work at all Windsor Public Library locations, as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver’s Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• Fluency in a language or languages reflecting the cultural diversity of Windsor will be considered an asset.
• Certification as a Library Technician will be considered an asset.
• Library experience would be considered as asset.
• Must be able to work on weekends.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work;

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.