Program Assistant/Circulation Clerk

The Sioux Lookout Public Library is looking for a Program Assistant/Circulation Clerk to cover days and evenings/weekends. Candidates with customer-service skills are preferred.

This term position starts in May 2025 for a contract of 217.5 hours. Hours may be flexible, but all shifts are during library hours of operation. The starting wage is $17.20 per hour.

A Program Assistant/Circulation Clerk’s primary job is the shelving of materials and the maintaining of the shelves in good order. Customer service is also required to assist patrons with finding, checking out and renewing materials. This position will assist the Assistant / Children’s Librarian with programming, which may include helping with the preparations, participating in the program, and cleaning up after the program.

Operation of the circulation desk includes checking material in/out, assisting patrons with using public access computers and other equipment, locating material in the library, opening/closing the library, enforcing library policies, counting cash, filing, and processing new library materials.

This position has been made possible due to funding from the Province of Ontario, through the Government of Ontario’s Summer Employment Opportunities Program. Eligible applicants must be at least 15 years of age and attending secondary or post-secondary institution.