Assistant Branch Supervisor - Three Month

Job summary

The Assistant Branch Supervisor is responsible for assisting in daily library operations, including circulation desk duties and providing reference services. They also plan and deliver programming for various age groups and provide guidance to library staff.

Job details

Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.Posting ID: 2589 - this recruitment is for an existing vacancy Department: Library Division: Drayton Branch Position Type: Three Month Part Time Regular ContractWork Hours: This position works 56 hours bi-weekly; onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required.Work Location: Drayton Library; the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.Vacancies: 1Application Deadline: 10/01/2026 BASIC FUNCTION This position reports to the Branch Supervisor and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Library Branch. Duties include, but are not limited to, working at the circulation desk, providing reference and reader’s advisory, planning and delivering programmes, and assisting with all other branch activities as required. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, promote and deliver programming for children, teens, and adults, as required. Programming may include a variety of activities and services, such as story times, summer programmes, outreach to schools and seniors homes, book clubs, craft and create, and special events. Assist library users of all ages with computer use, internet searches and locating materials in the branch. Sign out and check in library materials, shelve returned books and keep shelves neat and organized. Ensure the efficient circulation of library materials and follow established overdue procedures. Assist users in the effective use of the interbranch/interlibrary loan systems. Recommend to the Branch Supervisor the selection of various titles. Promote library services to local residents and organizations. Provide guidance to Page staff in the absence of the Branch Supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Two-year college diploma in library and information technician. Minimum one year of experience or equivalent in a public library setting. Strong computer and Internet skills. Strong organizational and communication skills with emphasis on flexibility. Experience planning and delivering library programmes. Pay Range: $30.54 - $35.75 (2026 Non-Union Compensation Grid)Benefits: Extended Health Care, Emergency Travel Assistance and Dental Care; optional enrolment, premiums cost shared at 70% employer and 30% employee; 12 week waiting period from the start of employment to enroll and contract must be a minimum 12 weeks in duration.Pension: As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS Pension Plan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.Medical Responsibility Time: Accrues at the rate of four days maximum per year.Vacation: Paid out on each pay at the rate of six percent; increases based on length of service. The County of Wellington is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accommodation for a disability through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Branch Supervisor is responsible for assisting in daily library operations, including circulation desk duties and providing reference services. They also plan and deliver programming for various age groups and provide guidance to library staff.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a two-year college diploma in library and information technician studies. A minimum of one year of experience in a public library setting is required along with strong computer and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care • Emergency Travel Assistance • Dental Care • Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Library operations
• Circulation desk
• Reference services
• Reader’s advisory
• Programming
• Computer literacy
• Internet research
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Flexibility
• Interlibrary loan systems
• Collection development
• Readers' Advisory
• Basic Internet Skills
• Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT)
• Dental Care
• Planning
• Communication
• Economics
• Interlibrary Loan
• Library Services
• Operations
• Public Service

Job areas

• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Branch Supervisor
• Assistant Branch Manager
• Financial and Insurance Services Branch managers
• Financial Managers