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CityofOttawa

Children's Programs and Public Service Assistant

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Salary Information: $35.060 - $41.020 per hour (2026 rates of pay)

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Pay: Salary Information: $35.060 - $41.020 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related experience working with children’s programs.
Working hours: 24 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

Original job description

Requisition ID: 23971

Department: Ottawa Public Library

Service: Branch Operations

Employment Type: 1 Permanent Part Time Position

Work Hours: 24 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 - Library/Part Time - Public Service Job

Salary Information: $35.060 - $41.020 per hour (2026 rates of pay)

Location: Greenboro Branch, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Ottawa Public Library

Application Close: 27/11/2026

JOB SUMMARY

Ottawa Public Library (OPL) provides accessible, innovative library and information services throughout the City of Ottawa, that meet the unique needs of diverse communities, delivered through a range of vehicles and reflecting a citizen-centred approach. The Public Service units are responsible for the customer-centric public library activities, programs and services offered by the Library's 33 branches, mobile and digital services, to meet the needs in their catchment area.

You provide information, reference and readers advisory services; develop, implement and conduct children’s programs; provide circulation and page services in the Library and/or the community and/or mini-libraries, nursing homes and other locations; and perform routine collection maintenance duties.

You may be the senior person in charge or exercise responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the library branch.

Work is performed within the context of the policies and framework of the Library corporate culture as embodied in the Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Experience Guidelines and the Canadian Federation of Library Association position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion, with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2-year college diploma in Library and Information Technician, Early Childhood Education, or related field.

Minimum of 1 year of related experience working with children’s programs.

KNOWLEDGE

Adult/children’s literature in a variety of formats, readers’ advisory services, trends in reading, literacy and ESL collections and adult programming.
Trends and techniques for developing effective library programming for children.
Reference resources in print, microform and electronic formats and of current developments in reference services.
Electronic database and other bibliographic searching techniques.
Principles of collection development and maintenance.
Methods and techniques for sorting and shelving library materials according to alphabetical, Dewey Decimal or other prescribed sequence and procedures.
Library circulation procedures and practices.
Methods and techniques of responding to inquiries and resolving patron complaints.
Desktop applications, intranet and internet and keyboarding procedures, to the extent where it may be required to demonstrate such usage to colleagues or library patrons.
General knowledge of library policies and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service techniques and protocols
Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
General knowledge of Ottawa Public Library’s policies and procedures related to health and safety.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To deliver library programs to a range of users including pre-schoolers, school age and adults.
Use tact, discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Exercise effective judgement and independent decision-making capabilities.
Ability to design and create thematic displays.
Data entry, retrieval and keyboarding skills including use of standard office equipment and operation of an IBM compatible computer in Microsoft Windows.
To perform routine manual or clerical tasks and manoeuvre book carts and lift boxes up to 40 pounds.
Minimum keyboard skills of 25 wpm.
Perform multiple tasks concurrently.
Customer service orientation, including the use of tact, discretion and confidentiality
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to deal with the public and handle problems as they arise.
Flexibility, ability to adjust priorities.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Strongly committed to quality customer service.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the Ottawa Public Library's satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process.
Alternative educational credentials combined with job-related experience, demonstrated performance, and ability may be considered in lieu of stated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Ottawa Public Library promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. The Ottawa Public Library provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

The Ottawa Public Library provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

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Responsibilities

The role involves providing information, reference, and readers' advisory services while developing and conducting children's programs. Additionally, the incumbent performs circulation duties, collection maintenance, and may oversee day-to-day branch operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 2-year college diploma in Library and Information Technician, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. A minimum of 1 year of experience working with children's programs is required, along with proficiency in both English and French.

Skills

Library services
Children's programming
Reference services
Readers' advisory
Customer service
Collection maintenance
Literacy support
Bibliographic searching
Data entry
Interpersonal skills
Verbal communication
Problem solving
Time management
Desktop applications
Health and safety compliance

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Keywords

Library and Information Technician
Early Childhood Education
Public Service
Children's Programs
Readers' Advisory
Circulation Services
Collection Maintenance
Literacy
ESL
Bibliographic Searching
Dewey Decimal
Customer Service
Health and Safety
Vulnerable Sector Check
Microsoft Windows
Data Entry
Library Policies
Reference Services

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