Posting #26-40

Team Lead, Youth Services

Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Southeast Galt (Onsite)

Posting Date: October 21, 2026 Posting Closing: November 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm

This is a posting for a new vacancy.

- Coordinates and conducts youth services programming (ages 0-18) for the location, with the approval of the Location Manager and in consultation with the Manager, Youth Services.
- Acts as a resource and provides recommendations to staff on youth program delivery.
- Responsible for front line member service transactions including front line, first-level reference and reader’s advisory services.

What You’ll Do As a Team Lead, Youth Services you will:

Responsibility for program/service delivery (internal/external), coordination of staff

- In consultation with the Location Manager and the Manager, Youth Services, the incumbent coordinates, schedules, plans, organizes and conducts weekly youth services programs and assists with or conducts other programs or events as requested.
- Leads and guides location staff on the development and implementation of program delivery.
- In consultation with the Location Manager, develops community partnerships and programming specific to the location.
- Prepares content for the website and system wide print materials as needed.
- Proposes and implements the usage of new technologies and materials for programs and Youth Services spaces.

Creates training and programming suggestions for the new technologies for use by programmers system-wide.

- Working with the Queen’s Square, Youth Services Librarian, acts as primary contact with school principals, teachers and community group leaders within the location’s catchment area to promote the library and use of its services and programs. Develops and conducts elementary and high school tours at the location and/or in the schools.

- Answers member questions in person, by telephone or by internet:
- General Inquiries.
- Catalogue search and use of available reference tools.
- Advanced readers advisory including assisting members to find resources using the library catalogue, electronic databases and the internet and making recommendations to members regarding leisure reading, viewing and listening material.

- Instructs members in the use of computers, maker equipment, and/or software for users with all skill levels.
- Responsible for addressing inappropriate or disruptive behavior of members according to Cambridge Public Library’s Code of Conduct.
- Performs circulation duties associated with materials handling when scheduled on the circulation desk.

Registers new members and updates membership cards.

- Creates and distributes shelf reading/weeding of youth services collections to youth services assistants on a regular basis.

Project management (planning, producing, implementation, monitoring, reporting)
- In consultation with the Location Manager and the Manager, Youth Services, plans and develops all youth services activities for their location within the system-wide youth services programming guidelines, and collects program statistics.

- Under the direction of the Location Manager and in accordance with the programming budget for the location, orders, tracks and maintains the inventory of supplies.

Requirement to adapt, modify, procedures, programs or inform policy development

- Makes recommendations to the Manager,



Youth Services regarding the development of youth services policies and procedures.

Other duties as required.
- Acts as Person in Charge when assigned.

- Participates in and prepares content for location meetings, Program Committee meetings, and all Youth Services meetings.
- Under direction of the Location Manager, provides some training and direction to shelving staff and volunteers.
- Undertakes system-wide projects as project coordinator on projects with a youth services focus, both branch specific and system-wide as assigned.

What You Bring To be qualified for and successful in the role, you should have:

Required:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma
- Two (2) Years - Prior related public library experience:

- Two (2) years - Experience working with youth in a work environment:
- Two (2) years - Previous experience working with the public in a service environment –
- Ability to plan and execute programming for youth.

- Ability to connect with people of all ages and offer hands-on assistance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent multitasking skills and ability to complete responsibilities on time.

- Highly-organized, and able to carry out job functions with flexibility, creativity and initiative.
- An inclusive and empathetic approach and a service-oriented mindset.
- A passion for supporting the diverse interests and needs of the Cambridge community.

Preferred:

- Early Childhood Education diploma or degree or Recreation and Leisure diploma or degree
- Experience with program facilitation

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.

- Competitive Benefits Package: Your well-being is important to us. We offer health, dental, vision care, and employee & family assistance program (EFAP).
- Retirement Savings: Membership in OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, can help provide a secure and stable income in retirement, which you’ll be eligible on the first day.
- Paid Sick Time: We offer competitive paid sick time aswe value your well-being.
- Reliable Work Schedules: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our scheduling process ensures that you’ll have a consistent schedule.
- Positive Work-Life Balance: We strive to maintain a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you have the time and energy to enjoy life outside of work.

Starting Salary: $65,122 per annum (Level 8 in our salary grid). Hours: This is a full time permanent position, 35 hours in a weekly period.

Schedule: working various day, evening, and weekend shifts

Week 1

Monday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Tuesday 12:30 pm – 8:30 pm ( 7 hours)*

Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Thursday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Saturday OFF

Sunday OFF





Week 2

Monday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Tuesday 12:30 pm – 8:30 pm ( 7 hours)*

Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Thursday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Saturday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Sunday OFF

Week 3

Monday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Tuesday 12:30 pm – 8:30 pm ( 7 hours)*

Wednesday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Thursday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (7 hours)*

Friday OFF

Saturday OFF

Sunday OFF

*Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break

Schedules are service-driven and as such are subject to change.

How to Apply To be considered for the position, applications must be received by 4:00 pm EST on November 1, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

- Tell us why we should consider you for this position! Please provide both a cover letter and resume, combined as a single PDF document. Submissions containing links, multiple files, format other than PDF or not following instructions will not be considered.
- Submit your application by email to [email protected]
- When applying by email, please quote “26-40 Team Lead, Youth Services” in your email subject line.

The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027. The position is open to internal and external candidates. We thank everyone for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Recruitment Process Documentation

Interview Requirements

If selected for an interview, candidates will be required to provide:

- Proof of current and valid certifications and/or educational qualifications.
- A completed reference consent form, including contact information for three professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements (if you are hired).
- Successful candidates will be required to provide:
- A Police Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to CPL will be required.

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 at [email protected].
- For more information about us, please visit our website at https://cambridgepl.ca/.
- 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.

*Please do not apply through Indeed "Apply Now" *Only those who apply through to the [email protected] email will be reviewed.

Pay: From $65,122.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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