Adult Summer Reading Club Assistant

North Vancouver City Library is seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented Adult Summer Reading Club Assistant (Library Technician) to temporarily join our team full-time (May 26 to August 28, 2026). This term may be extended by mutual agreement or cancelled by the library at any time on two weeks’ notice.

This position requires a passion for reading and the ability to promote literacy to a diverse community of adults. The position will be responsible for collaborating with professional and para-professional staff in the development and delivery of a new summer reading club initiative for adults.

As the Adult Summer Reading Club Assistant, you will:

• Participate in the research and development of a new summer reading club for adults;
• Plan, coordinate and deliver programs and events for adults in support of the adult summer reading program;
• Connect with community organizations to deliver partnership programs;
• With support from the library’s Communications staff, enthusiastically promote summer reading in the library and the community; and
• Deliver information services, including reference, reader’s advisory and technology support, for people of all ages and backgrounds at all library service points.

The successful candidate will have some familiarity with the community-led libraries model and current trends in public library services. A passion for reading with a strong knowledge of adult reading choices, including an interest in diverse authors, genres, and emerging formats would be an asset. Experience with the delivery of services to a diverse community of adults is desirable.

If you are a wide-ranging reader and life-long learner who is inspired by service to community; if you work well independently and as part of a team; and if you are an effective communicator and take pride in delivering excellent service – we are looking for you!

Please refer to the attached Job Classification Specification for further details.

Qualifications:

You must have good general knowledge of and the ability to provide library services, particularly reader’s advisory, in addition to account services, technology assistance, referral service, and literacy-based programming.

Apply to:

Sarah Tarcea, Manager of Public Services

https://www.nvcl.ca/careers-library

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Start date:

May 26, 2026 (exact date to be confirmed with successful candidate)

Salary:

$30.70 – $36.08/hour (pay grade 16; 2024 rates) + benefits

Schedule:

North Vancouver City Library is currently piloting a flexible work arrangement for full-time (including temporary) employees resulting in an additional rest day during each two-week period.

Week 1:

Tuesday – 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday – 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursday – 1 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

Friday – 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday – 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Week 2:

Wednesday – 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursday – 1 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

Friday – 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday – 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Schedules are reviewed periodically and subject to change with minimum two weeks' notice. Evenings and weekends are required. 

Closing date:

April 16, 2026 at 5 p.m.

North Vancouver City Library is committed to recruiting and hiring candidates that reflect the community we serve. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous candidates, all identities, candidates who speak languages in addition to English, and persons with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates in all parts of the selection process.

North Vancouver City Library is located in the heart of the City of North Vancouver. As a valued public service, our library is a centre for discovery and dialogue, providing a gateway to lifelong learning and community connection through a balance of digital, traditional and emerging library services. Our decision-making is guided by deeply held values: https://www.nvcl.ca/about