Library Page - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent

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Chatham-Kent, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Chatham-Kent Public Library (CKPL) has an opening for a permanent part-time Library Page at the Chatham Branch. This is a permanent part-time position of 9 hours per week.

Testing will be included as a part of the recruitment process.

Job description

The position's primary responsibility is to ensure that the library collections are returned to their proper location. This includes re-shelving, emptying book drops, preparing newspapers for public use, receiving materials from other library locations. This position also provides general clean up duties indoors and outdoors.

Essential responsibilities

Shelving and shelf-reading of all library material
Emptying book drop boxes
Maintaining periodical collections
General clean up duties inside and outside the library
Assisting with program set up and preparation
Actively participating in municipal and library training
Other duties as assigned on an occasional basis

Essential qualifications

Other qualifications

Previous experience within a library, particularly a public library, an asset

Previous experience in classifying documents (alphabetical, numerical, alphanumerical), an asset

Work environment/hours of work

This position works mostly indoors

This position works weekday, afternoon, evening and weekend hours

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Background check requirements

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

Physical stamina, flexibility, good physical health and the ability to lift 11.4 to 15.9 kilograms (25 to 30 pounds) are a necessity, as is the ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, kneel and reach.

Bending:
frequent stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling (4.05 to 13.64 kgs or 10 to 30 lbs) (retrieving items, shelving materials, processing material)

Walking:
constant walking on level surface (movement around library, processing, shelving material)

Reaching:
frequent reaching above shoulder, below shoulder, forward; constant handling (up to 4.05 kgs or 10 lbs) (books, binders, supplies, shelving material, circulating/ processing material)

Lifting:
frequent lifting floor to waist, waist to shoulder, carrying, transferring pushing below shoulder, pulling below shoulder (up to 9.09 kgs or 20 lbs) (placing books on shelf or cart; pushing/bulling book cart; lifting book bin; shelving material; retrieving material/supplies; pushing/pulling for circulation process)

Standing:
frequent standing inside (working at circulation desk)

Hands:
frequent fine finger dexterity (movement), gripping, pinching, mousing (up to 4.05 kgs or 10 lbs) (keyboarding, lifting books or other papers; circulation; features on the computer)

Benefits:

This permanent part-time position will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.