Employment Opportunity - Library - Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Employment Opportunity – Library – Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025

May 2, 2025

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane

Employment Opportunity - Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Posting Details
Job Title	Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Department	Cochrane Public Library
Location	Cochrane, Ontario
Immediate Supervisor	Chief Executive Officer
Rate of Pay	$27.12 – $30.36
Benefits	Wages and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Hours of Work	35 hours per week
Position Status	Full-time position
Application Deadline	Friday, May 16, 2025

Job Summary

The Cochrane Public Library Board is accepting applications for the position of ‘Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer’. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the Cochrane Public Library, the successful applicant will assist the CEO in the operations of the Cochrane Public Library by providing convenient, accessible library and information services to the Community.

Minimum Qualifications

Post Secondary Library Technician Diploma, or equivalent. (ex. related Post Secondary Diploma, OLS Excel Certificate).
Four (4) years related library information services experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Bilingualism is considered a strong asset.
Proficient computer skills on integrated library system, as well as with the Microsoft Office Suite which includes Word, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience in the collection, preparation and maintenance of reports, statistics, financial controls, procedure manuals, records, and correspondence.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficient with electronic devices, tablets, e-Resources, and other computer related troubleshooting experience.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with library staff, the public, community/municipal agencies, and external service providers for the overall operation of the Cochrane Public Library and its services.

Requirements & Responsibilities

A complete job description is available at the Cochrane Public Library, 178 Fourth Avenue, Cochrane, Ontario, during normal office hours or on the website at: www.cochranepubliclibrary.com.

Additional Details

Applications may be hand delivered to the library, mailed, or emailed to the contact information indicated below.

Cochrane Public Library
Att: Jessica Horne, CEO
178 Fourth Avenue
Cochrane, ON POL 1CO
Email: library@cochraneontario.com
Telephone: 705-272-4178 Ext. 28

Please include your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025.

The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA). If you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call (705) 272-4361.

Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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