Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Library Assistant
ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE
Founded in 1908, Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre-university education for about 2,000 students. A gateway to the world’s top universities, the College’s record of academic excellence, on-time graduation levels and university-acceptance rates into competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec.
As members of a close-knit community, Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working at one of the province’s premier post-secondary institutions.
POSITION
Title:
Library Assistant
Reporting to:
Coordinator of Library Services
Classification:
Administrative Support Agent, Class I
Category:
Support Staff
Status:
Seasonal, part-time
Hourly salary:
$25.65 to $28.68
Working Hours:
Weekdays, 30 hours (12:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Contract Dates:
September 2, 2026, to May 27, 2027
NATURE AND SCOPE
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Library Services, the Library Assistant services the Library Circulation Desk, ensures the stack maintenance, and closes the Library.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uses the Library’s management system to perform typical Circulation duties
- Provides basic assistance to students and answers accurately and professionally to Library-related questions
- Performs daily shelf-maintenance tasks
- Assists with the processing and ongoing care of the Library’s print collection
- Ensures tasks associated with the Library’s daily closing procedure
- Ensures that Library policies are followed by Library users
- Maintains the Library tidy and orderly and assists with Library decorum
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Appreciation for the College’s mission, vision and values (excellence, community, collaboration, responsibility, and heritage)
- Welcoming and positive demeanor
- Service-oriented and flexible, able to accomplish a variety of daily tasks
- Strong timekeeping and personal organization skills
- Capacity to work within established guidelines
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma of vocational studies (DEP) in an appropriate specialty or a secondary school diploma (DES) or a diploma or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and at ease with technology in general
- Library experience is an asset
- Must be able to lift and/or transport objects weighing up to 20 pounds; push or pull carts loaded with materials on a daily basis
- Excellent communication skills in English, and communication skills in French are an asset
APPLICATION
Marianopolis encourages applications from qualified individuals, including women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. If we can provide a specific accommodation to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates who are selected to participate in the recruitment process.
To apply, please visit our careers portal to upload your CV and your cover letter (incomplete applications will not be considered) by 4 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026.