S U N D A Y T E M P O R A R Y A S S I G N M E N T S

May 3, 2026 – January 3, 2027

JOB TITLE: Public Service Assistant

LOCATION: Various

NOTES:

Please note that Sunday hours and assignments are subject to change. TPL reserves the right to modify or cancel Sunday hours.

DATES OF WORK:

Sunday Library Service will be offered for the session: May 3, 2026 – January 3, 2027

(Excluding the following dates: May 17, 2026, August 2, 2026, September 6, 2026, October 11, 2026, and December 27, 2026)

The successful candidate may be required to start April 12 – April 26, 2026, for training purposes. Training hours will be scheduled and confirmed at the time of offer.

TEAM A: [2026] May 3, 31 | Jun 14, 28 | Jul 12, 26 | Aug 9, 23 | Sep 20 | Oct 4, 18 | Nov 1, 15, 29 | Dec 13| (15 days)

TEAM B: [2026] May 10, 24 | Jun 7, 21 | Jul 5, 19 | Aug 16, 30 | Sep 13, 27 | Oct 25 | Nov 8, 22 | Dec 6, 20| (15 days)
[2027] Jan 3| (1 day)

HOURS OF WORK:

Regular Sunday hours: May 3, 2026 – January 3, 2027

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BRANCH CLOSURE:

Staff assigned to branches that close during the Sunday session for State of Good Repair (SOGR) projects will be assigned to work at an alternate location.

PAYMENT:

Employees who work on Sundays shall be paid a premium for all hours worked of $5.00 per hour.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the designated supervisor, performs, as assigned, the complete range of clerical duties necessary for the operation of the branch or department:

• Assists staff in the performance of specialized responsibilities
• Assists patrons under the guidance of the librarian in charge

DUTIES:

• Carries out all tasks related to the circulation of materials and directs incoming calls

• Performs clerical routines such as maintaining files, ordering supplies and sorting mail

• Takes responsibility for the collection, counting and depositing of cash received

• Assists patrons in the use of specialized equipment

• Assists in maintaining the general materials collection by shelving and shelf reading materials

• Assists in the organization and maintenance of collections as assigned

• Prioritizes assignments and recommends alternative work methods

• Assists in library programmes for people of different ages and cultural backgrounds

• Types detailed reports, correspondence

• Assist with general enquires relating to library materials and rules and regulations (this may involve enquires by patrons in the library, by telephone, telephone equipment for aiding hearing impaired patrons, computers or other devices as used in or by the Library)

• Works at other branches/divisions as required

• Performs other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalency

• Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service

• Ability to respond with tact, courtesy, alertness and good judgement to the needs of patrons of all ages and cultural backgrounds

• Knowledge of public library collections including fiction, non-fiction and routine reference sources.

• Knowledge of library terminology and the classification schemes of the collections serviced

• Ability to work with minimum supervision

• Knowledge of clerical library procedures

• Accuracy and speed in keyboarding

• Flexibility

About TPL

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is North America’s busiest public library system. TPL employs approximately 2,400 staff who provide high quality library services to the people of Toronto across 100 locations.

The Toronto Public Library does not ask for a credit card, banking information, or social insurance number during the recruitment process. Do not respond to emails or requests for information about jobs at TPL that are not sent from an @tpl.ca address.

ACCOMMODATION:

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.