Employment Opportunities
JOB VACANCY
Part-Time Student Page
Port Hope Public Library is looking for a part-time student page to work a schedule of hours outside the school day.
The student page will be responsible for a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, shelving returned items, shelf reading, ongoing collection maintenance and additional duties as assigned.
Education, Skills and Experience
- High-school student (minimum age of 14, starting or returning to high-school Fall 2025)
- Community volunteer or library experience is an asset
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to think critically
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Customer service skills including conflict resolution, teamwork, professional work ethic and commitment to excellence
- Ability to handle moderate physical activity (lifting, sitting, and standing for long periods of time)
- Transportation to/from the Mary J Benson branch
- Vulnerable sector police record check required, depending on age
The position will start on June 9th or 16th.
Position: Permanent, Part-Time, Union
Hours: 12 to 15 hours per week
Compensation: Provincial student minimum wage
Benefits: Employment Standards Act, 2000. S.O. 2000, c.41.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to the Library Services Manager, no later than Friday May 30, at 5 pm. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications may be submitted via email to swatkin@phpl.ca or dropped off at the main desk of the Mary J Benson branch at 31 Queen St, Port Hope, addressed to: Susan Watkin, Library Services Manager.
Only the applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted; please do not contact the library to inquire about your application.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The Port Hope Public Library Board is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations are available in the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Library often has volunteer opportunities for teens and adults. Some Library programs and services would not be possible without the generous support of our volunteers. Please contact the library via email at library@phpl.ca if you want to express interest.
At this time we do not have any specific volunteer openings, but hope to do so in the coming months.
We require all individuals interested in voluteering to complete a Volunteer Application prior to consideration. Here is access to a fillable PDF that you can complete, save and send to us over email or print and drop off next time you're at the library. When we have an opportunity arise, we review applications and will get in touch with those that have expressed interest.
Please keep in mind that all volunteers 18 years of age and older will require a vulnerable sector check with police services.
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board is responsible for governance and policies for the Library. Members are appointed by Municipal Council. To contact the Board, click here to submit an email.
Friends of the Library
Port Hope Public Library Board invites the community to be part of a Friends of the Library group. The group has an executive and meets monthly - everyone is welcome. Meeting dates can be found on the Events Calendar or please ask Library staff. Come out to learn all about how Friends support libraries through advocacy, building awareness, fundraising, volunteering and program support. Contact CEO Margaret Scott for more information.