Job Description

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Library Page.

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community.Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement.

Job Title: Library Page

Wage: $20.93 hourly (2026)

Reports To: Manager, Programming and Public Services

Department: Community Services

Location: Central - Lindsay

Hours: Part-time, approximately 6-24 hours per week

Other: Hours include evenings and weekends.

• Arrange returned materials on book carts and shelves them in proper order
• Read library shelves to ensure material is in correct order
• Assist at circulation desk and perform check-in and check-out procedures
• Repair and clean library material
• Assist with preparation of craft material for children’s library programs
• Provide general library information to library patrons
• Empty book drop and take returned items to proper place for check-in
• Assist with cleaning and dusting of library shelves
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Two years secondary education, with previous library experience as an asset
• Must be familiar with the public library system
• Ability to sort efficiently in alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric order, and to develop a working understanding of the Dewey Decimal and other systems of library materials arrangement
• Ability to prioritize work load and to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public and staff
• Excellent written communication skills; attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated customer-service skills at a level to develop and to maintain co-operative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Effective organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

This posting is for an existing, currently open position within The Library. Applications will be reviewed as received. Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.