City of Mississauga
Library Assistant 3B, Branch - Pt
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Job Description
- Req#: 24183
- Provides reference and readers' advisory.
- Provide circulation services, including cash handling.
- Conduct programs, tours and outreach
- Perform materials handling routines such as emptying the drop box, packing and unpacking boxes, sorting onto trucks, retrieving materials, AV problems, periodicals, processing, labels and repairs.
- Perform routines related to holds.
- Provide technical assistance such as, photocopying, printing, reserving computers and scanning.
- Provide direction to volunteers as required.
- May assist on special projects.
- Responsible for contributing to a positive and respectful workplace.
- Other duties as assigned.
- SUNDAY WORK MAY BE REQUIRED
- Secondary school graduation.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Some library experience and post-secondary education would be an asset.
- Effective interpersonal skills are essential in dealing with the staff and public.
- Effective written and oral skills in English are essential.
- Demonstrated keyboarding ability.
- Extensive knowledge in the use of library electronic resources.
- Computer skills are required in relevant software.
- Ability to identify process improvements and efficiencies, and participate in implementation.
- Some lifting is involved.
- Hours to work include evenings and Saturdays.
Req ID: 24183
Vacancy Type: Combination
Number of Positions: 20
Closing Date: 11/05/2023
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Duties and Responsibilities
Please note: This is a bargaining unit position. CUPE Local 1989 members will be given consideration for this vacancy, as per the collective agreement, followed by all other employees.
Prospective applicants should consult article 16.03 of the Collective Agreement under job postings.Skills and Qualifications
Hourly Rate/Salary: $25.23 - $30.62
Hours of Work: 20 up to 48 hours biweekly
Work Location: Various Locations
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Mississauga Library , Library Facilities & Operations
Non-Union/Union: CUPEA Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga 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 Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.About the company
Mississauga (/ˌmɪsɪˈsɔːɡə/ mih-sih-SAW-gə) is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario.