Temporary Full Time Summer Program Coordinator Position
Callander Public Library
(35 hours per week, $17.60 per hour)
Expected Start Date: May 11, 2026
Website: www.callanderpubliclibrary.ca
The Callander Public Library seeks a dynamic, creative and responsible student to plan and facilitate the Library’s Summer Program.
Skills Required:
- Planning and organization
- Leadership
- Strong oral and written communication
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized
- Problem Solving
- Familiar with current children’s and young adult literature trends
Qualification:
Applicants must:
- be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of the work term,
- be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution or within six months of graduation,
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the for the duration of the employment,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant Ontario legislation and regulations.
The successful candidate must:
- provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of offer of employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute library programs for all ages, including (but not limited to) a summer program for school-aged children, that encourages life-long learning.
- Research ideas for programs, establish themes, and organize supporting materials.
- Collect statistics, evaluate programs and prepare final report.
- Identify, contact, and partner with community organizations.
- Prepare and follow a specific summer program budget.
- Assist with regular library duties, providing customer service, checking in and out library materials, shelving books and shelf reading.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must enjoy working with children and youth.
- Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
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To apply: send cover letter and resume as one document to melissa@callanderpubliclibrary.ca, by Friday, March 6th, 2026 at 4:00pm
The Callander Public Library is dedicated to maintaining a diverse, fair and equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Personal information submitted during the application process will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this position only in accordance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
