Library Aide (Summer Student)

Salary :

$38,480 monthly

Company : Burlington Public Library

Job Type : Internship

Burlington, On

Job Description - Library Aide (Summer Student)

Title:                     Library Aide (Summer Student)
Department:         Programming
Reports to:            Manager, Programming & Partnerships
Classification:     Temporary Full Time (end date September 4, 2026)
Hours per Week: 35 hours
Salary:                   $18.50 per hour
Posted:                 April 23^rd, 2026
Closes:                   May 1^st, 2026, at 4:00 PM

The Canada Summer Jobs Program has provided grant funding to support this position.

About the Library

Everyone at Burlington Public Library, no matter what your role, works together for the betterment of the people, the community, and the organization we serve.
We bring our best selves to work, delight in helping others, and have an abiding passion for service excellence. Each of us excels in the personal qualities and skills that are essential to our work and the BPL Team.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of Grade 12, all students must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or within six months of graduation.

Experience:

Experience in delivering children's programs is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills

Overall Purpose

In alignment with BPL’s programming strategy, and under the guidance of the Community and Programming Librarian, the Library Aide will focus on assisting with planning and facilitating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) programs to children aged 6 to 9 that combine shared reading with hands-on learning through STEAM-based books and activities. In addition, the role will support the library’s Summer Reading Club program by promoting the program in the library and at outreach visits, and by assisting customers navigate the registration and check-in components of the Summer Reading Club.

Key Accountabilities:

Encourage, promote, and assist customers with the registration and check-in processes for Summer Reading Club.
Prepare and facilitate STEAM Reading programs for children ages 6-12.
Promote STEAM programs and the Summer Reading Club program to caregivers and children in the library and at outreach events.
Support library staff by preparing resources for library programs.
Complete a summative evaluation of the Library Aide position.
Perform additional position-related accountabilities assigned by management.

Key Business Relationships:
Internal:

Staff at the Library

External:

Customers

Scope:

Budget: N/A
Direct and Indirect Reports: N/A

Key Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Behavioural:

Model BPL’s values during all interactions and communications
Communicate in a professional manner which is consistent and aligned with BPL’s Voice document
Customer-first orientation and centricity
Collaborative and solution-focused approach to problem solving and teamwork
Participate in continuous learning and creativity
Understand and appreciate diversity and inclusion in BPL’s collections and services
Demonstrates resiliency and adaptability in resolving issues and switching tasks

Leadership:

Demonstrates good judgment, accuracy, and has attention to detail
Understands accountability

Technical:

Knowledge of BPL’s vision, mission, values, and strategic plan.
Knowledge of policies, processes, procedures, and systems within BPL
Knowledge of library Customer Experience Philosophy and Customer Experience Standards

Work Environment

Most work is completed in public library spaces, while customers are present, with little exposure to noise, dirt, or external elements.
Some work is completed in office space, moderate level of computer and phone use.
Some outreach events are held offsite.

Physical

Normal physical activity such as periodic standing, walking, sitting and the use of basic motor skills.
Some continuous physical exertion required such as moving, changing, and setting up for programs or community spaces; shelving, shifting, packing and unpacking boxes.
Ability to move materials and supplies (up to 50lbs)
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves

Mental

Perform routine tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail on a computer
Maintain a positive, professional, and diplomatic demeanor at all times
Moderate focus while delivering programs
Moderate stress for meeting timelines, competing priorities and people/relationship management
Providing service and feedback to multiple people simultaneously

Working Hours

BPL is open seven days a week and schedules may include regular evenings and weekends
Must be able to drive between library branches

Working with us

As an employer, we have high expectations of the people we hire, and we are genuinely invested in the well-being, development, and work success of all employees.
Burlington Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

For more information about working at BPL, please visit www.bpl.on.ca/about/careers
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please contact Stephanie Rous, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected].

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to apply using the online form, please call us at 905-639-3611 Ext. 1154.

We thank all applicants in advance and advise that we will contact only those selected for an interview.

Personal information on your résumé is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

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