GPPL is looking for a creative, energetic, and outgoing Library Assistant to join our Children’s & Teen Services team. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to engage young people, connect with caregivers, and create programs and experiences that keep families coming back.

In this position, you will plan and deliver programs, lead library tours, assist at outreach events, assist patrons at the Children’s Ask Desk, and create a welcoming and engaging environment for families.

Demonstrated experience planning and delivering interactive early-literacy programs for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers is required for this position. We’re looking for someone who is confident leading songs, stories, and activities, understands how to engage very young children, and knows how to make caregivers feel welcomed, supported, and part of the experience.

Who You Are

· A quick and creative thinker who loves coming up with unique ideas and turning ordinary library visits into memorable moments

· An experienced early-literacy programmer who has hands-on experience delivering interactive programs for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers

· Energetic and enthusiastic, with the confidence to get a little silly when the program calls for it - and the professionalism to know when it doesn’t

· A customer service superstar who enjoys working with patrons of all ages

· A library adventurer who won’t rest until they track down that elusive red book with a cat on the cover

· A dependable and flexible team player who is ready to pitch in wherever needed

Position Details

· Hours: Approximately 17 hours per week

· Wage: Grade 5 of GPPL’s salary grid,



starting at $23.36 per hour and commensurate with experience

· Successful candidates will be required to submit a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Regular Schedule

Mondays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursdays: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

GPPL supports and endorses the Canadian Federation of Library Associations’ commitment to the universal principles of intellectual freedom as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which include the freedoms to hold opinions and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

GPPL believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation, and creativity, as outlined in the CFLA’s Position Statement on Diversity and Inclusion. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and sense of community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on September 11, 2026 with interviews commencing shortly after and an anticipated start date of early October. Candidates are invited to email their letter of application with a detailed resume and three references to:

ATTN: Bailey Randolph

Grande Prairie Public Library

101 9839 103 Avenue

Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6M7

Email: [email protected]

Please include Library Assistant in the subject heading of your email application.

Please, no phone calls or drop-in visits regarding your application. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.36 per hour

Perks

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Library Assistant – Children’s and Teen Services (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Grande Prairie Public Library
📍 Grande Prairie