Job Summary
Job Title: Makerspace Assistant-Pt
Req ID: 28267
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions: 4
Closing Date: June 19, 2026
An updated resume and cover letter are required
1 Part-Time position, 20 up to 48 hours biweekly at Hazel McCallion Central Library
3 Temporary Part-Time positions, up to 1 year, 20 up to 48 hours biweekly at Hazel McCallion Central Library
Job Summary
Provide customer service & support in the use of makerspaces at Central Library and Branch Libraries. Provide makerspace training & support to library staff and external partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technology support to customers in library makerspaces
- Provides cash handling (including collecting fees, refunds, opening and closing procedure regards to cash/float counting)
- Participate in supervision, training and/or evaluation
- Provides training to public in the use of makerspace equipment & technology
- Coordinate, plan and conduct Makerspace training, class visits, tours, and outreach
- Deliver Makerspace training for branch/department library staff
- Assists in development of Makerspace processes and procedures, maintains and updates procedures
- Responsible for first level repair support for Makerspace equipment
- Participate on system-wide task teams and/or special projects or events
- Support identified partners in use of makerspace
- Facilitate transfer of shared makerspace materials to branches
- Contribute to reports and statistics
- Prepare payroll, attendance & financial records
- Coordinate routine duties such as, inventories, supplies, financial records, holds, exhibits, and room bookings
- Provide basic reference and reader’s advisory at Makerspace service points, triages complex requests to branch/department information staff
- In the absence of more senior staff, is responsible for the Central Library Makerspace and/or library location
- Responsible for fostering a positive and respectful workplace
- Responsible for the health, safety and security of staff and customers in accordance with occupational health and safety legislation and library policies
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
Education:
- Degree or diploma in education, arts, science, library techniques, technology or related field with experience in the provision of training or customer service in the use of technology and digital creation tools
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in delivery of technology training
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Effective interpersonal skills are essential in dealing with the staff and public
- Effective written and oral skills in English are essential
- Ability to lead others
- Professional knowledge in the use of makerspace tools, equipment and software
- Demonstrated experience with Mac and PC technology support
- Some lifting is involved
- Ability to work at any Makerspace location in Mississauga
- Hours of work for part time staff to include two evenings per week and alternate Saturdays
- Sunday work may be required
Please note: This is a bargaining unit position. CUPE Local 1989 members will be given consideration for this vacancy, as per the collective agreement, followed by all other candidates.
Prospective applicants should consult article 16.05 of the Collective Agreement under job postings.
Hourly Rate/Salary: 32.91 - 39.62
Grade: T4
Hours of Work: 20 up to 48 hours biweekly
Work Location: Hazel McCallion Central Library
Organization Unit: CMS/Makerspaces
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Mississauga Library , Digital Library Services & Collect
Non-Union/Union: CUPE
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Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Compensation
How To Apply
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