Contract, Part-time Student Shelver - Preston

Cambridge Public Library, Preston

Posting #26-36

Contract, Part-time Student Shelver

Part-Time, Contract (up to 12 months)

Location: Preston(Onsite)

Posting Date: September11, 2026 Posting Closing: September 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm

This is a posting for an existing vacancy.

Cambridge Public Library is a community hub comprised of the public libraries and art galleries for the City of Cambridge, a thriving city with a rich architectural heritage and the second largest community within the Waterloo Region. We are committed to supporting and inspiring our community in the exploration of reading, arts, innovation, and learning.

What You’ll Do

Are you an organized person? Do you have an eye for details? Are you able to quickly shelve books and other materials? Cambridge Public Library is seeking part-time Student Shelvers beginning in October 2026. This may be your opportunity to shine!

What You Bring

To be qualified for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

Required

- Must be currently enrolled in secondary school (high school) and at least 14 years of age.
- Ability to work shifts during regular library hours including evenings and weekends.
- Demonstrated competency in the areas of numeracy, literacy and attention to detail.
- Highly organized and excellent attention to detail.
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to follow detailed processes and balance multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Why Cambridge Public Library (CPL)?





Working at Cambridge Public Library offers you the opportunity to be part of an organization that is welcoming, collaborative, and passionate about the community.

By joining our team, you’ll become part of a passionate group of professionals dedicated to enriching lives and inspiring lifelong learning.

- Reliable WorkSchedules: Weunderstandtheimportanceofwork-life balance.Ourscheduling processensuresthatyou’llhaveaconsistent schedule.
- PositiveWork-LifeBalance:Westrivetomaintainapositivework-lifebalance,ensuringthatyouhavethetimeandenergytoenjoylifeoutsideofwork.
- Pay: Student Minimum Wage: $16.90 per – $17.95 per hour
- Schedule:1-2 weekday evening shifts each week and alternating weekends.

These are part-time student contract positions until August 2027, paying the hourly student minimum wage. You will be required to be available to work evenings, weekends (including Sundays) and during the summer months.

This position is part of a Special Program designed in accordance with the requirement of the Ontario Human Rights Code to assist secondary students seeking to enter the workforce. Should you require further information regarding the program, please contact Human Resources.





Recruitment Process Documentation

InterviewRequirements

Ifselectedforaninterview,candidateswillberequiredtoprovide:

- Acompletedreferenceconsentform,includingcontactinformationforthreeprofessional references

Additional Information

- Cambridge Public Library aspires to employ a staff complement that fully represents the diversity of the community we serve. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
- Cambridge Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to accommodating individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources
- For more information about us, please visit our website at
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Cambridge Public Library (CPL) will communicate regarding employment opportunities via email and/or telephone. Applicants are required to maintain up-to-date contact information. As communications may be time-sensitive, applicants are encouraged to monitor their email and voicemail regularly. Failure to respond may be interpreted as a withdrawal of interest in the position. If it is determined that any information submitted is inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete, Cambridge Public Library (CPL) may, at its discretion, remove the application from further consideration.

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