Employment Opportunities
FOR POSTING - October 14, 2021
Part-time Library Page position available
Port Hope Public Library is looking for a part-time page to work a schedule of hours outside the school day. This would be of interest to those attending secondary school. The successful candidate will perform, under close supervision, a variety of routine tasks related to the maintenance, shelving and shelf reading of Library materials and other duties as assigned. Some experience in a school library would be an asset. Pages work approximately 10 hours per week on a varied schedule which includes Saturdays and Sundays. Work sites may include both the Mary J. Benson Branch and The Hub at Canton. The current rate of pay is $13.50 per hour. This is a Union position - CUPE Local 749-01.
Please apply in writing with resume and cover letter by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 to:
Alison Houston
Deputy Chief Librarian
Port Hope Public Library
31 Queen Street
Port Hope, ON
L1A 2Y8
The Port Hope Public Library thanks all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posted as per Article 10.01 Collective Agreement between the PHPL Board and CUPE Local 749-01
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.
Casual Contract Position - Circulation
Port Hope Public Library requires a Library Assistant to work varied hours for a period of up to 4 months.
Duties may include the following:
- circulation functions such as membership registration, check-in/out
- maintenance of the collection
- programming support/delivery
Education, Skills and Experience
- Minimum secondary school diploma
- Postsecondary diploma in a related field would be an asset
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience in a public library or service based environment is preferred
This short-term position will start immediately. Variable hours could include days, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Work sites may include both the Mary J. Benson Branch and The Hub at Canton.
Applications including a cover letter and resume may forwarded to the undersigned by 5 pm on Friday, November 5 2021.
Alison Houston
Deputy Chief Librarian
Port Hope Public Library
31 Queen Street
Port Hope, On L1A 2Y8
Port Hope Public Library thanks all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
Summer Tutors
Port Hope Public Library usually hires two post-secondary students around May to provide literacy and mathematics tutoring for our summer tutor program. Duties include promotion of the tutor program, providing tutoring for students in Kindergarten through grade 8 and program evaluation. Tutors will be focused on meeting tutor program goals and objectives and developing individualized resources for students. Contact Alison Houston for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Library 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 Lisa O'Leary or 905-885-4712 ext 2627.
Homeschool Group Volunteers We're looking for volunteers to read to, or be read to, by children in the Homeschool Group, every other Thursday at the Mary J Benson Branch.
Youth Advisory Committee Young people are invited to attend YAC which meets to provide input about services and programs for youth.
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board is responsible for governance and policies for the Library. Members are appointed by Municipal Council.
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.
Currently a group of Friends have been volunteering as door greeters at the Mary J Benson Branch. There are several open three hour time slots which need filling which free up staff for other duties. Volunteers ensure the public are aware of our Limited Service rules and follow PPE procedures. If you'd like to help contact Ed Greenwood.