JOB POSTING: Teen Program Assistant (Summer Student)
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JOB TITLE/POSITION:
Teen Program Assistant (Summer Student)
JOB STATUS:
Summer employment (June 25 to August 26)
LOCATION:
System-wide position; home branch location is Downtown
HOURS PER WEEK:
35 hours per week
SALARY:
$11.00 per hour
POSTING DATE:
May 16, 2015
CLOSING DATE:
May 23, 2015
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a Librarian, performs the following tasks: assistance with Barrie Public
Library’s summer reading programs, primarily for Teens but may also assist with Readopoly;
assistance on an as-needed basis with programs in the Children’s and Youth department and
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a student with an interest in working with children and reading
Ability to work in a busy public service department
Ability to work independently with good attention to detail
Must demonstrate keyboarding proficiency and good clerical skills
Ability to speak languages other than English is an asset
Must be 18 years of age or older
A Police Record Check, including vulnerable sector screening, is required and is a condition of
employment.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
1. CUSTOMER SERVICE
 Understands the goals and needs of the library
 Listens to and understands customers’ needs, anticipating problems or needs
and providing service beyond customer expectations
JOB POSTING: Teen Program Assistant (Summer Student)
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2. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 Listens and articulates well
 Comprehends information and explanations
 Displays computer, writing, and public interaction skills as required for the job
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONALISM
 Shows professionalism in person, in email, on the telephone, in language, and
appearance
 Contributes to a positive work environment; expresses and receives concerns in
a constructive way
 Maintains a positive and respectful attitude, treating others with respect and
dignity
 Arrives at work on time and is ready to start at beginning of shift
 Respects the boundaries of the position while still providing good customer
service, referring appropriately to staff
4. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND PRODUCTIVITY
 Plans and prioritizes work effectively, produces quality work and a satisfactory
quantity of work
5. LEADERSHIP SKILLS
 Establishes and demonstrates high performance standards
 Cooperates and contributes to the team and overall wellbeing of the Library
6. ADAPTABILITY/LEARNING SKILLS
 Uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their
application
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide a friendly, welcoming greeting to teens, children and their families.
2. Assist teens to play the Teen Summer Reading Game and help distribute rewards. May
occasionally assist with Readopoly for children.
3. Record statistics provided by program users (age, school, etc).
4. Assist with craft and activity preparation, set up and clean-up of activity areas.
5. Preparation each morning of Teen Summer Reading activities in Teen Area.
6. In quiet times, tidy book displays, shelf read, assist staff with various clerical tasks.
7. Work with staff members as a team in meeting the needs of each participant.
8. Report concerns, needs, or incidents to Supervisor.
9. Other duties as assigned.
JOB POSTING: Teen Program Assistant (Summer Student)
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
 This is a system-side shift position that may be assigned at any Barrie Public Library
location.
 This is a public service position and the hours of work may include evenings and
weekends.
 Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Ontario
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and privacy legislation as required.
 Must be able to withstand the physical demands of the job.
OTHER:
 Barrie Public Library is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free environment for
job applicants. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth
under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005). If invited to participate
in an interview, please advise us of accommodation measures you may require during
our recruitment process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of
applicants will be addressed confidentially.
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Personal information is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, R. S. O.
1990, Chap. P.44, section 23, subsection 4 and will be used to determine eligibility for
employment.
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For further information visit our website http://library.barrie.ca/
Those wishing to apply should submit a cover letter and current resume to:
Julie Ross
Manager Human Resources
Barrie Public Library
60 Worsley Street
Barrie, Ontario L4M 1L6
Fax: 705-728-4322
Email: [email protected]
We thank everyone for their interest, but only candidates selected for interviews will be
contacted.