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Job Posting Number: 2026-0243
Posting Type: External
Posting Period:  Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to Monday, July 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Department: Windsor Public Library
Union:  C.U.P.E Local 2067
Position Status: Regular Full -Time
Job Code: WPL030
Grade/Class:  Group 13
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $31.40 to $38.86 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: 35
Shift Work Required: Yes
Duties:

Reports to the Manager, Public Service. Responsible for facilitating access to items in the Windsor Municipal Archive to members of the public. This person receives, describes, organizes, and maintains the Archival collection. This person uses both Archival resources and other library collections, responds to research and reference inquiries.

• Provide Advisory and Reference Services for physical and digital materials in person, and via phone/email;
• Plan, access, and deliver instruction to patrons in the use of documents, materials, and resources e.g. guides, finding aids, forms, and documents;
• Develop and maintain the collection of the Municipal Archives including selecting, transferring, and appraising materials;
• Records management, including; arranging, describing, and deaccessioning records;
• Plan and coordinate the conservation of, and access to, archival materials, including digitization. Conserve archival material including restoring, repairing, and conducting preventative treatments;
• Train, direct, schedule, supervise, and participate in the evaluation of pages, student interns, and special project staff;
• Develop contacts with regional, provincial and national organizations and agencies;
• Participate in establishing and developing relationships with the community including outreach;
• Promote the services and activities of the Municipal Archives and Local History;
• Plan, coordinate and execute library programmes;
• Occasionally investigate, review, and prepare applications for grants;
• Assume responsibility for emergency situations in the absence of a manager when necessary;
• Perform circulation functions as required;
• Secure the Municipal Archives; may secure other library buildings, including locking and unlocking;
• May perform fee-based research and billing;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited school with a minimum of two archival courses;
• Demonstrate excellent public service and customer relations skills;
• Demonstrate interpersonal, problem resolution, communication, motivational and organizational skills;
• Respond willingly to flexibility in assignment and changing tasks in a team environment;
• Computer literacy in Word, spreadsheets, presentations and Library Information Systems use;
• Respond willingly to flexibility in assignment and changing tasks in a team environment
• Class ‘G’ driver’s licence and/or access to transportation;
• Over 1 year in related work experience;
• Knowledge of Privacy and Copyright law considered an asset.
• Must be able to work on weekends.

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor 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 inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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