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Location: Yonge and Wilson - M5M 3H9, On site work with the possibility of remote work occasionally

Contract Date: Proposed start date is July 27, 2026, with an end date of October 30, 2026, with a possibility of extension. However, the firm start date will be dependent on the receipt of a signed reliability security clearance.

Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with two 15 min breaks and one 30 min break for lunch, 3 days of the week

Pay: $31.50/hr. plus 4% vacation pay depending on experience.

We're seeking a dynamic Library Technicians to join our client in Public Sector in North York. As a Library Technician, you'll play an important role in smooth operations contributing to team success and organizational objectives.

Why Drake

• Consistent weekly pay you can count on
• A quick & simple registration process
• Supportive onboarding
• Access to a variety of temporary work
• Flexible hours and assignments
• Immediate income opportunities
• Proactive, clear communication
• Gain hands‑on experience
• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant

The Role:

• Performing circulation duties, including check-in and check-out
• Managing the serials collection including checking in periodicals, claiming and binding.
• Labeling and processing catalogued library material as well as adding copies.
• Performing Stack management, including shelving, preparing signs for library collections.
• Preparing surplus library materials for disposal by creating and circulating lists of surplus library material; sending surplus library material to requesting libraries; boxes remaining surplus library material for disposal.
• Preparing material for digitization.
• Providing general library support including shelving, retrieving, and processing library mail, photocopying, and mailing out library material; and
• Other paraprofessional library duties as assigned by manager.

What You’ll bring:

• Mandatory - Successful completion of at least two (2) years approved post-secondary school training in library science.
• Mandatory Six (6) continuous months’ work experience in shelving library materials within the last three (3) years
• Mandatory Six (6) continuous months’ work experience in circulating library material using one of the following major integrated library integrated systems: SYMPHONY, HORIZON, Innovative Interfaces, or Ex Libris within the last three (3) years
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.

If this Library Technician role sounds like a strong match for career goals, we encourage you to apply. Submit your application via the link provided, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact (905) 279-7606.

This hiring process may use AI‑enabled tools to support.

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