The Town of Halton Hills is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississauga of the Credit. Just 45 minutes from Toronto, Halton Hills is a vibrant and unique community with over 61,000 people and two well-established library branches.

At HHPL, we welcome more than 250,000 visitors annually and engage with over 500,000 visitors online. We empower our patrons to learn, read, create, and innovate at our Library. We are committed to removing barriers and fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and connection. Our team goes above and beyond to deliver stellar service, high-quality programs, and relevant events that resonate with our community. If this excites you, we’d love to hear from you! 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. The Halton Hills Public Library will keep your resumé and application on file for a period of six months from the date of submission. Only applicants receiving consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Current openings

Library Associate – Community Engagement – Focus: Children’s Services

One (1) Part-Time, Contract Feb - Dec. 2025
Job Number: 202501

Position Summary

The Halton Hills Public Library is seeking an energetic and innovative individual with exceptional technical skills and demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service to work as part of the Community Engagement team. Under the direction of the Children’s Services Librarian, you will design and deliver programs for our community and assist in the development and implementation of a children’s literacy festival project. You will also lead programming focused on creative technologies (e.g., STEAM, makerspaces), literacy, and community outreach for children aged 0-13.

As a member of the Community Engagement team, you will work on the public service desk and help patrons of all ages and backgrounds make greatest use of the library by providing in-depth information, service, and advice on print and non-print collections. You will also assist patrons with troubleshooting and learning how to use their devices, learning basic computer skills, and exploring our Creativity Centre.

This position works out of the Georgetown and Acton Branches and reports to the Children’s Services Librarian.

Position Responsibilities
These responsibilities indicate the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and as the nature of library services evolve.

  • Plan, conduct and evaluate programs for youth that are responsive to community interests, cultural trends, and new technologies
  • Instruct the public and staff in the use of technology at our Creativity Centre, including 3D printing, Cricut, media preservation, iMovie, and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Create social media promotions in collaboration with the Marketing team
  • Represent the Library at outside events and to community organizations
  • Work with community organizations to develop mutually beneficial programs and partnerships
  • Provide in-depth information, technology, and readers’ advisory services to the public in person, by telephone, and electronically
  • Instruct the public and staff in the use of new technologies and social media
  • Instruct the public and staff in the use of the catalogue and the library’s other online resources e.g., website, databases
  • Direct and monitor Pages and Volunteers on tasks to be completed within the department
  • Act as the In-Charge Person (ICP) as required
  • Perform other job-related duties

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum education: Library Techniques diploma (2 years college) or equivalent undergraduate degree
  • Equivalent of two years’ experience working in a similar position
  • Superb customer service skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Well-developed skills in information service delivery
  • Well-developed programming and presentation skills
  • Strong knowledge of popular non-fiction, fiction, and audio-visual titles
  • Familiarity with Office software
  • Knowledge of an integrated library system
  • Able to accommodate a variable schedule
  • Able to organize time efficiently
  • Ability to interact pleasantly and courteously with the public and staff, and to promote a harmonious workplace
  • Strong communication skills

Desirable

  • An undergraduate university degree would be an asset
  • Additional training in library techniques or related disciplines
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and cloud storage
  • Previous experience with automated library system (e.g. Sierra)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Access to a vehicle

Hours: Approximately 24 hours per week. Includes weekdays, evenings and weekends in both the Acton and Georgetown Branches. 

Salary: $34.46 per hour

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025, at 5:00pm

Start Date: February 2025

Contract Period: February to December 2025

To Apply:
Qualified candidates may submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the library by 5:00pm on February 14, 2025. Those candidates offered an interview will be required to provide the names and contact information of two references at that time.

Please identify the title of the position and the job number that you are applying for in your cover letter and on the Resume Submission Portal where indicated.

Please apply using only one method of application below.

Online: Resumé Submission Portal: www.hhpl.ca/ResumePortal (preferred)

Mail:
Lori Mazza Brenton, Executive Assistant
Halton Hills Public Library
9 Church Street
Georgetown, Ontario
L7G 2A3

RE: Library Associate, Focus: Children’s Services - Community Engagement - Contract

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halton Hills Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Library’s Executive Assistant at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

Library Associate – Community Engagement – Focus: Youth

One (1) Permanent Part-Time Position
Job Number: 202502
 

Position Summary
The Halton Hills Public Library is seeking an energetic and innovative individual with exceptional technical skills and demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service to work as part of the Community Engagement team. Under the direction of the Youth Services Librarian, the incumbents will design and deliver youth programs for our community, including a Teen Advisory Council, and Maker and Creativity Centre programs, in addition to providing circulation assistance, reader’s advisory, and technology support to patrons of all ages at the service desk.

These positions work out of the Georgetown and Acton Branches and report to the Youth Services Librarian.

Position Responsibilities
These responsibilities indicate the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent. The incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required and as the nature of library services evolve.

  • Plan, conduct and evaluate programs for youth that are responsive to community interests, cultural trends, and emergent technologies
  • Instruct the public and staff in the use of technology at the Creativity Centre, including 3D printing, Cricut, media preservation, iMovie and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Provide in depth information, technology and readers’ advisory services to the public in person, by telephone, and electronically
  • Create social media promotions in collaboration with the marketing team
  • Represent the library at outside events and to community organizations
  • Work with community organizations to develop mutually beneficial programs and partnerships
  • Instruct the public and staff in the use of new technologies and social media
  • Instruct the public and staff in the use of the catalogue and the library’s other online resources e.g. website, databases
  • Direct and monitor Pages and Volunteers on tasks to be completed within the department
  • Act as the In-Charge Person (ICP) as required
  • Perform other job-related duties

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum education: Library Techniques diploma (2 years college) or equivalent undergraduate degree
  • Equivalent of two years’ experience working in a customer service or retail position
  • Superb customer service skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Well-developed skills in information service delivery
  • Well-developed programming and presentation skills
  • Strong knowledge of popular non-fiction, fiction and audio-visual titles
  • Familiarity with office software
  • Knowledge of an integrated library system
  • Able to accommodate a variable schedule
  • Able to organize time efficiently
  • Ability to interact pleasantly and courteously with the public and staff, and to promote a harmonious workplace
  • Strong communication skills

Desirable

  • An undergraduate university degree is an asset
  • Additional training in Library techniques or related disciplines
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and cloud storage
  • Previous experience with automated Library system (e.g. Sierra)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Access to a vehicle

Hours: Approximately 24 hours per week. Includes weekday, evenings, and weekends in both Acton and Georgetown Branches.

Salary: $34.46 per hour

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025, at 5:00pm

Start Date: February/March 2025

To Apply:

Qualified candidates may submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the library by February 14, 2025. Those candidates offered an interview will be required to provide the names and contact information of two references at that time.

Please identify the title of the position that you are applying for in your cover letter and on the subject line of your email.

Please apply using only one method of application below.

Online: Resumé Submission Portal: www.hhpl.ca/ResumePortal (preferred)

Mail:
Lori Mazza Brenton, Executive Assistant
Halton Hills Public Library
9 Church Street
Georgetown, Ontario
L7G 2A3
RE: Library Associate (Youth Focus) – Community Engagement

We thank all those who apply, but please be advised that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halton Hills Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Library’s Executive Assistant at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Library Aide – Community Engagement 

One (1) Part-Time, Contract Feb. – Dec. 2025
Job Number: 202503 

Position Summary
The Halton Hills Public Library is seeking an energetic and customer service-oriented team player to work as part of the library’s Community Engagement Team. The incumbent will shelve items, maintain order in the public collection, assist with box office ticket sales, provide assistance at Service Desks (e.g., checking in and out materials), and perform other clerical duties as assigned.

This position will work out of the Georgetown and Acton Branches and report to the Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities
These responsibilities indicate the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and as the nature of library services evolve.

  • Sort and shelve library material
  • Shelf-read library material to ensure correct alphabetical or numerical order
  • Assist with box office ticket sales
  • Assist at service desks
  • Provide limited assistance to library users, demonstrate use of the catalogue and self-check-out option, and answer directional questions
  • Empty the book drop and check-in material
  • Perform general clerical duties

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Ability to interact pleasantly and courteously with library users and staff and promote a pleasant workplace
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to bend and reach upper and lower shelves of the collection
  • Available to work days, evenings, and weekends in both Acton and Georgetown Branches

Desirable

  • Equivalent of one year’s experience working in a customer service environment with people of all ages
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all age groups in a busy environment with minimum supervision
  • Working knowledge of computers
  • Experience in handling cash/credit sales

Hours: Approximately 12 hours per week. Includes days, evenings, and weekends in both Acton and Georgetown Branches.

Salary: $19.50 per hour

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

Start Date: February/March 2025

Contract Period: February to December 2025

To Apply:

Qualified candidates may submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the library by 5:00 p.m. on February 14, 2025. Those candidates offered an interview will be required to provide the names and contact information of two references at that time.

Please identify the title of the position and the job number that you are applying for in your cover letter and on the Resume Submission Portal where indicated.

Please apply using only one method of application below.

Online: Resumé Submission Portal: www.hhpl.ca/ResumePortal (preferred)

Mail:
Lori Mazza Brenton, Executive Assistant
Halton Hills Public Library
9 Church Street
Georgetown, Ontario
L7G 2A3

RE: Library Aide, Community Engagement

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halton Hills Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Library’s Executive Assistant at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Library Page 

Job Number: 202504

  • One (1) position - daytime – Georgetown Branch
  • One (1) position - evenings and weekends – Acton Branch 

Position Summary
The Halton Hills Public Library is seeking two (2) energetic, customer-service-oriented team players to work as part of the Library’s Community Engagement Team as a Library Page. The incumbents will shelve items, maintain order in the public collection, and perform other clerical duties as assigned.

One (1) position is required to work daytime operating hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours at the Georgetown Branch.

One (1) position is required to work evenings, weekends, with occasional daytime hours in the summer and school breaks at the Acton Branch.

These positions work in-facility and will report to the User Experience Coordinators.

Position Details
These responsibilities indicate the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and as the nature of library services evolve.

  • Sort and shelve library material
  • Shelf-read library material to ensure correct alphabetical or numerical order
  • Empty the book drop
  • Perform general clerical duties

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be a minimum of 14 years of age
  • Ability to follow verbal and written directions
  • Ability to interact pleasantly and courteously with the public and staff, and to promote a harmonious workplace
  • Ability to communicate well
  • Ability to bend and reach upper and lower shelves of the collection stacks

Hours: Approx. 8 hours per week.

Salary: $17.20 per hour

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

Start Date: February/March 2025

To Apply:
Qualified candidates may submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the library by 5:00 p.m. on February 14, 2025. Those candidates offered an interview will be required to provide the names and contact information of two references at that time.

Please identify the title of the position, branch location, and the job number that you are applying for in your cover letter and on the Resume Submission Portal where indicated.

Please apply using only one method of application below.

Online: Resumé Submission Portal: www.hhpl.ca/ResumePortal (preferred)

Mail:
Lori Mazza Brenton, Executive Assistant Halton Hills Public Library
9 Church Street
Georgetown, Ontario
L7G 2A3

RE: Library Page – Community Engagement

We thank all those who apply but please be advised that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halton Hills Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Library’s Executive Assistant at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Marketing and Communications Specialist 

One (1) permanent full-time position
Job Number: 202505

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Librarian and CEO, this position is responsible for managing all marketing and communications activities, including digital marketing, advertising, and public relations. The role oversees graphic design, video production, event planning, and brand activations to deliver cohesive and impactful campaigns that raise the library’s community profile, increase engagement, and drive library usage.

The incumbent plans, creates, and distributes marketing content across traditional and digital platforms and serves as the primary media contact. Additionally, this role develops, implements, and evaluates integrated marketing strategies to strengthen the library’s brand, enhance visibility, and build connections with stakeholders. The role ensures all communications align with the library’s mission, vision, and values and are designed to effectively engage target audiences across multiple channels.

Position Responsibilities

These responsibilities indicate the general nature and level of work expected and are not designed to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and as library services evolve.

Marketing and Communications

  • Plan, create, and edit marketing collateral, media releases, and content for digital platforms, as well as other communications.
  • Manage the design, production, and distribution of marketing collateral, including newsletters, program guides, and annual reports.
  • Manage digital marketing campaigns, including audience engagement initiatives, such as post-event surveys and content curation.
  • Manage social media platforms and the library’s online presence to support advocacy and engagement.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing initiatives through performance metrics.
  • Deliver clear, audience-focused messaging to communicate the value of library services to diverse demographics.
  • Manage the content development, design, and accessibility of the library’s website, including AODA compliance, writing, editing, and posting updates.
  • Increase community awareness and strengthen the library’s brand through strategic outreach initiatives.

Strategy and Planning

  • Develop and manage internal and external marketing and communications strategies.
  • Ensure consistent and effective marketing and communications for all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Create and execute comprehensive marketing and communications plans to support library goals, including merchandising and fund development strategies.
  • Engage and expand stakeholder audiences across diverse channels.
  • Manage the library’s brand and visual identity across all communications, digital content, and print materials.
  • Conduct research and evaluate library initiatives to anticipate and address stakeholder needs.
  • Analyze marketing data, prepare recommendations, and manage marketing budgets.

Partnerships and Customer Service

  • Serve as primary media liaison, managing press releases, media inquiries, and interview process.
  • Manage special events, outreach initiatives, and regional awareness campaigns.
  • Build and maintain proactive relationships with media to increase library coverage.
  • Engage external professionals to amplify marketing efforts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance outreach and increase the visibly of library services.

Supervisory

  • Supervise, train, coach and evaluate assigned staff.
  • Manage the day-to-day organization, monitoring, support, and scheduling of assigned staff.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of 5 years progressive experience in marketing, communications, and digital marketing, including developing and implementing strategic communications initiatives, preferably in a public library or government environment.
  • At least 2 years supervisory experience.
  • Experience in creative design with a demonstrated understanding of brand alignment for diverse audiences.
  • Experience preparing comprehensive marketing and communication plans.
  • Basic knowledge of current trends and issues affecting public libraries.
  • Proficiency with marketing and communications software platforms, including Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and relevant social media platforms.
  • Familiarity with relevant legislation, regulations and acts, including copyright, CASL, and AODA.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communications, and diplomacy skills.
  • Advanced written and oral communication skills.
  • Effective organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Desirable

  • APR accreditation
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Access to a vehicle

Hours:

  • 35 hours per week
  • In-facility position with option to work remotely with supervisor approval
  • May be required to travel to event locations outside of library facility
  • May work days, evenings, and weekends in both Acton and Georgetown branches

Salary Range: $78,665 – 93,650 annually + competitive benefits and pension

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 9, 2025

Start Date: February/March 2025

To Apply:

Qualified candidates may submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the library by February 9, 2025. Those candidates offered an interview will be required to provide the names and contact information of two references at that time.

Please identify the title of the position and the job number that you are applying for in your cover letter and on the Resume Submission Portal where indicated.

Please apply using only one method of application below.

Online: Resumé Submission Portal: www.hhpl.ca/ResumePortal (preferred) 

Mail:
Lori Mazza Brenton, Executive Assistant
Halton Hills Public Library
9 Church Street
Georgetown, Ontario
L7G 2A3

RE: Marketing and Communications Specialist

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halton Hills Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Library’s Executive Assistant at 905-873-2681 Ext. 2523 of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

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