Summer Student - Library Assistant 1

Posted 26 May 2026

Term: 8 weeks from June 29th-August 21st, 2026

Hours: 1.0 FTE 35 hours/week Monday-Friday

• Must be flexible to cover some evening shifts (either Wednesday or Thursday until 8pm) and the occasional Saturday for special events.

Rate of Pay: $23.01/hour + 4% vacation pay per CUPE Local 5139

Responsibilities include:

• Front desk duties:
• Assisting patrons at the front desk, with a friendly and patient demeanour
• Checking out materials and searching for titles
• Helping patrons use the library online catalogue and access electronic resources
• Reshelving library materials and keeping bookshelves organized
• Assisting patrons on the public computers, their own devices, and with print/scan/fax services
• Assisting patrons with our Tech Hub (digitization of photos, VHS, etc.)
• Summer Reading Club Co-Coordinator duties:
• Assisting staff with weekly Summer Reading Club activities
• Assisting with program planning and craft preparation
• Assisting participants (ages 5-12) with their weekly challenges, and supporting group management
• Bookmobile support:
• There will be opportunity to gain outreach experience by working on our Bookmobile delivering library services to the more rural areas of our valley, and participating at community events.

Requirements:

This position is funded through the Government of Canada’s Summer Jobs Program, therefore the successful candidate must:

• Be between the ages of 15-30
• Be a full-time student in secondary or post-secondary school, returning to school in fall 2026
• Have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be able to legally work in Canada.
• Be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Previous education and/or work-related experience delivering children’s programs.
• Previous customer service work (or volunteer) experience.
• High level of comfort working with technology, including helping patrons troubleshoot computer, phone, tablet, and printer issues.
• Ability to carry out job functions with flexibility, creativity, and initiative.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with library staff and the public in the provision of quality library services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to be friendly and helpful with all ages.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

The Invermere Public Library is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that our team should reflect the community we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from youth who face systemic barriers to employment, including but not limited to:

• Indigenous youth, Black, and racialized youth.
• 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
• Youth living with disabilities.
• Newcomers to Canada.

Accessibility: We are committed to provide an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process (such as an alternative interview format), please let us know in your application or contact Blair McFarlane directly. We will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can please send their cover letter and resume to Blair McFarlane, Library Director at librarydirector[at]invermere.net or drop it off at the library (646 4th St).

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: a clean Criminal Record Check will be required for the successful candidate.

Pay: $23.01 per hour

Work Location: In person