Job Summary
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Manager, Children & Youth Engagement, the Librarian focuses on developing and coordinating system-wide children and youth programs, with an emphasis on school-age and teen engagement, STEM and digital literacy, and partnerships. Other duties and responsibilities may include:
- Provides a broad range of services to the public.
- Prepares and submits budget estimates for assigned collections. Selects and maintains the collections within budget guidelines.
- Develops and delivers programs as required for various target groups and community partners and may include the coordination of system wide programs.
- Functions as Person-In-Charge.
- Assists in the overall maintenance of branch and department collections.
- Creates and/or maintains indexes, bibliographies, and displays.
- Responds to basic circulation queries and problems. Refers unresolved issues to the appropriate area or supervisor.
- Schedules information services staff.
- Conducts library tours, as required.
- Provides recommendations to established methods or procedures or sequence of operation.
The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and organized, with the ability to develop programs, manage multiple projects and partnerships, and coordinate the materials, training, and communications needed to support delivery across all library locations. In our large, urban public library system, your leadership skills are valued, and your professional development is our priority. Brampton Library is a place where you can learn and grow. We invite you to take the next step.
THE IDEAL PROFILE:
- Education: Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited school.
- Work experience: 2 to 3 years practical experience working with adults in a library setting.
- Computer applications: Intermediate keyboarding skills and the ability to work with computer-based systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform all the job factors and job duties in a satisfactory manner.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Ability to communicate in Hindi, Urdu and/or Punjabi orally and written, will be considered an asset.
BENEFITS:
The opportunity to make a difference in the community! We also offer an attractive and competitive compensation package, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan; Extended Health and Dental coverage, leave of absence benefits and an Employee Assistance Program.
THE NEXT STEPS:
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please email your résumé, cover letter and application to our Human Resources Team, quoting reference #48-2026, to careers@bramlib.on.ca. Applications for this role will be accepted up to 11:59pm EDT on October 4, 2026. Please note application documents that are shared by an online link will not be accepted
The Brampton Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and diversity, including an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Brampton Library invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library welcomes applications from racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please email careers@bramlib.on.ca for any questions and concerns regarding application and accommodations. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Compensation
How To Apply
#48-2026. Please note application documents that are shared by an online link will not be accepted. You can also choose to drop the application in person to your nearest branch. Applications for this role will be accepted up to 11:59pm EDT on October 4, 2026.
Candidates will participate in one or more panel interviews. All aspects of the recruitment and selection process including recruiting, interviewing, selection, promotions, compensation and development will be conducted in a fair, consistent and non-discriminatory manner.
The candidates whose profiles most closely match the identified job requirements will be selected to proceed to the screening stage. Hiring for all new and vacant positions, transfers and promotions will be determined on the basis of education, experience, skills, knowledge, ability, and overall qualifications required to successfully meet the expectations of the position. Candidates who are successful during the screening stage will then be asked to participate in an interview(s) and other job related assessments. The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer of employment followed by an offer of employment based on successful completion of reference checks, and at your expense, a current Criminal Record Check, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, or a Vulnerable Sector Check acceptable for employment at the Library.
The Brampton Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and diversity, including an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Brampton Library invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library welcomes applications from racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.