Teen, Part Time, Casual jobs in Calgary, AB

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 140,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

This is for the 2026-2027 school year.

CBE Human Resources manages a roster of contingent casual on-call workers who are engaged to temporarily replace staff absences and to work on short-term projects. Work assignments may be scheduled in advance or the morning of the assignment. Roster staff enjoy the flexibility of working in schools and departments full-time or part-time with a minimum commitment of two days availability per week. If you are looking to work casually or if you would like to gain experience to move into a regular position, the Support Staff Temporary Roster maybe the opportunity you are looking for.

We are looking for reliable, self-motivated people to join our temporary roster team as on-call Library Assistants to provide support to students and staff by coordinating and circulating library resources and maintaining a positive learning environment.

By joining the CBE as a temporary Library Assistant, you will enjoy:

• A great work environment with an organization that makes a difference in the lives of students every day.
• $24.53 (Grade C) per hour to start plus 6% vacation pay;
• Opportunities to advance your career.

Responsibilities

Library Resource Management:

• Manages and organizes library resources, shelving, weeding, scanning, minor repairs, locating and circulating books. Prepares new books with barcodes, stamping, entering into Symphony, updating card catalogs. Prepares and maintains inventory.
• Processes interlibrary loans and overdue lists.
• Assists in the operation and preventative maintenance of library equipment.
• Prepares displays and promotional materials, assisting with book fairs and visiting authors.

Student Support:

• Assists students and staff in the access and use of library resources such as electronic search techniques, location of resources and use of school computers, signing books out.
• May monitor students in library maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Coordinates volunteers and student assistants.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school completion supplemented by courses related to major responsibilities.
• One year of related experience in a library environment, preferably in a school setting.
• An equivalent combination of directly related education or directly related experience may be considered.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in word processing applications.
• Demonstrated electronic search technique skills.
• Accurate keyboarding skills an asset.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to take initiative, be self- motivated and have the ability to work independently.
• The ability to work with constant interruptions.
• Must be a continuous learner.
• Must possess the ability to relate to Calgary Board of Education students and staff and to participate collaboratively in a creative learning team environment.

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education who are offered employment must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.