About the role
SUNDAY TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS
October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026
JOB TITLE: Clerk-Caretaker
LOCATION: Various
Team A:
Maria A. Shchuka
Runnymede
York Woods
Team B:
Maria A. Shchuka
Parkdale
York Woods
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: October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026 (Excluding the following dates: December 28, 2025, and April 5, 2026)
TEAM A: [2025] Oct 19 | Nov 2, 16, 30 | Dec 14.
[2026] Jan 11, 25 | Feb 8, 22 | Mar 8, 22. | Apr 19.
TEAM B: [2025] Oct 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21.
[2026] Jan 4, 18 | Feb 1, 15 | Mar 1, 15, 29 | Apr 12, 26.
HOURS OF WORK:
Regular Sunday hours: October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Supervisory/In Charge staff in the Branch/Department Head, Assistant Branch/Department Head, Senior Branch Head/Senior Department Head, Assistant Department Head, Librarian, Operations Supervisor, Senior Library Assistant classifications will be required to work either 11:45am-4:45pm OR 12:15pm to 5:15pm (with some exceptions).
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.
PROGRAMMING:
Staff positions with Programming in their job description (e.g. Library Assistant, Senior Library Assistant, Librarian, Digital Design Technician, and Branch/Department Head) may be called on to offer library programs. To support staff who are assigned to one of these positions and have no experience in programming, training will be available.
- Staff responsible for delivering programming on Sundays will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check
TRAINING:
Orientation is required and will be scheduled from August 24 – October 5, 2025. Programming training is available to those who have no programming experience.
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 supervision of the designated supervisor, to perform duties related to the circulation of books and library materials, to perform caretaking and maintenance duties, and other related duties as may be assigned.
DUTIES:
Typical duties of this position are:
- charge out books and other library material and equipment; take them when returned,
- check for fines or fees due, collect and record them; check for items that are reserved, set them
- aside and notify patrons that they are ready
- shelve books, service and return films, records, or other library material or equipment to
- their appropriate shelves or storage spots, and maintain shelves in order
- register borrowers and make out identification cards
- maintain appropriate files and other records
- assist with enquiries relating to library materials and rules and regulations. This may
- involve enquiries by patrons in the library or by telephone, telephone equipment for aiding
- hearing impaired patrons, computers or other devices as used in or by the Library
- assist in maintenance and repair of library materials
- assist in the telecommunication operation
- load, unload, pack and unpack books, furniture and equipment and move them to their proper locations in or around the building
- assist in maintaining order and guarding building or equipment
- unlock and lock building before and after service hours and as required
- check controls on building equipment as required; check and advise when oil or other supplies must be ordered as necessary
- make repairs, change light bulbs, etc., as necessary
- operate audio-visual equipment
- keep grounds neat and clean, and snow cleared from walks and drives as required
- come in at odd hours in the event of emergency
- drive, make delivery and pick up as necessary
- perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- 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
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence (Class G) in good standing, ability to operate library vehicles and knowledge of the City
- Ability to meet public with courtesy and tact
- Ability to use common tools and make repairs and adjustments
- Ability to work co-operatively with other employees
- Ability to key in data desirable
- Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects and doing inside and outside work throughout the year
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.
Upon request, accommodation will be provided through all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Please be advised that all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address you used to apply. To ensure you do not miss any important updates, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly, including your spam or junk folder. We appreciate your patience during the selection process and look forward to reviewing your application.
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process and require accommodations for the assessment, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably possible. All accommodation requests are confidential.
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.
About the role
SUNDAY TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS
October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026
JOB TITLE: Clerk-Caretaker
LOCATION: Various
Team A:
Maria A. Shchuka
Runnymede
York Woods
Team B:
Maria A. Shchuka
Parkdale
York Woods
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: October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026 (Excluding the following dates: December 28, 2025, and April 5, 2026)
TEAM A: [2025] Oct 19 | Nov 2, 16, 30 | Dec 14.
[2026] Jan 11, 25 | Feb 8, 22 | Mar 8, 22. | Apr 19.
TEAM B: [2025] Oct 26 | Nov 9, 23 | Dec 7, 21.
[2026] Jan 4, 18 | Feb 1, 15 | Mar 1, 15, 29 | Apr 12, 26.
HOURS OF WORK:
Regular Sunday hours: October 19, 2025 – April 26, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Supervisory/In Charge staff in the Branch/Department Head, Assistant Branch/Department Head, Senior Branch Head/Senior Department Head, Assistant Department Head, Librarian, Operations Supervisor, Senior Library Assistant classifications will be required to work either 11:45am-4:45pm OR 12:15pm to 5:15pm (with some exceptions).
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.
PROGRAMMING:
Staff positions with Programming in their job description (e.g. Library Assistant, Senior Library Assistant, Librarian, Digital Design Technician, and Branch/Department Head) may be called on to offer library programs. To support staff who are assigned to one of these positions and have no experience in programming, training will be available.
- Staff responsible for delivering programming on Sundays will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check
TRAINING:
Orientation is required and will be scheduled from August 24 – October 5, 2025. Programming training is available to those who have no programming experience.
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 supervision of the designated supervisor, to perform duties related to the circulation of books and library materials, to perform caretaking and maintenance duties, and other related duties as may be assigned.
DUTIES:
Typical duties of this position are:
- charge out books and other library material and equipment; take them when returned,
- check for fines or fees due, collect and record them; check for items that are reserved, set them
- aside and notify patrons that they are ready
- shelve books, service and return films, records, or other library material or equipment to
- their appropriate shelves or storage spots, and maintain shelves in order
- register borrowers and make out identification cards
- maintain appropriate files and other records
- assist with enquiries relating to library materials and rules and regulations. This may
- involve enquiries by patrons in the library or by telephone, telephone equipment for aiding
- hearing impaired patrons, computers or other devices as used in or by the Library
- assist in maintenance and repair of library materials
- assist in the telecommunication operation
- load, unload, pack and unpack books, furniture and equipment and move them to their proper locations in or around the building
- assist in maintaining order and guarding building or equipment
- unlock and lock building before and after service hours and as required
- check controls on building equipment as required; check and advise when oil or other supplies must be ordered as necessary
- make repairs, change light bulbs, etc., as necessary
- operate audio-visual equipment
- keep grounds neat and clean, and snow cleared from walks and drives as required
- come in at odd hours in the event of emergency
- drive, make delivery and pick up as necessary
- perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- 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
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence (Class G) in good standing, ability to operate library vehicles and knowledge of the City
- Ability to meet public with courtesy and tact
- Ability to use common tools and make repairs and adjustments
- Ability to work co-operatively with other employees
- Ability to key in data desirable
- Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects and doing inside and outside work throughout the year
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.
Upon request, accommodation will be provided through all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Please be advised that all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address you used to apply. To ensure you do not miss any important updates, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly, including your spam or junk folder. We appreciate your patience during the selection process and look forward to reviewing your application.
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process and require accommodations for the assessment, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably possible. All accommodation requests are confidential.
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.