Library Helper Jobs in Whitby, ON (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted: 08/21/2026
Req ID:49910
Faculty/Division: Library
Department: Finance and Administration
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About Us:

The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is ranked in the top five among peer institutions in North America. The system comprises 40 libraries located across three university campuses: St.George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This diverse and extensive network of college libraries, special collections, and specialized information centres plays a pivotal role in supporting the teaching, scholarly, and research needs of nearly 100,000 students enrolled in a wide array of graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs. The library system provides access to millions of resources in various formats, including electronic, print, audio-visual, data and geospatial materials. UTL also boasts impressive holdings of archival material and substantial digital collections, securely preserved in the libraries' data centre. The staff at UTL are integral to the academic and scholarly enterprise, working closely with faculty and students to support their teaching, learning, and research requirements. They are subject matter experts; they are skilled in research data management, collections, statistics, GIS, metadata, digital preservation, scholarly communications, copyright, teaching, knowledge synthesis, open access and much more. Our work is grounded in our commitment to support equity, diversity, and inclusion.
UTL continuously evolves to meet the changing academic priorities and pressures at the University and within the broader landscape of higher education.

Your Opportunity:

Our many libraries have become a vibrant hub where students, faculty and researchers meet to interact with librarians and expert staff, use collections and collaborate. Thousands of people visit Robarts Library on a busy day. Join our award-winning Library Patrol Team and work under the supervision of the Manager - Security, Health & Safety, to help maintain a safe and secure environment in the library community.  Currently recruiting for a Sessional Overnight Service Building Patrol staff member who will also report to the Overnight Supervisor in Robarts Library.  This position will be responsible for working an overnight schedule of Sunday to Thursday (11pm to 7am or 8am) for the academic season (September to April 30) on a yearly basis.  

Typical Duties:

The following tasks are illustrative of the skills required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They inno way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.

• Timely opening/closing of assigned libraries for staff and patrons. This will include, but not be limited to, lighting,elevators, escalators, interior and exterior doors.
• Provides access control at library entrances.
• Carries out instructions, investigation, recommendation with written reports at the end of each shift, relating to:
  • library's safety, health, fire protection, personal safety and security;
  • unauthorized persons, trespassers or loiterers;
  • unsafe conditions in the libraries;
  • deficient building maintenance; and
  • other related duties.
• Provides first aid services to staff and patrons.
• Provides personal safety and security to library staff and patrons.
• Enforces applicable library and university policies and procedures.
• Provides general information and directional assistance to patrons.
• Promptly responds to portable radio calls, fire alarms and security alarms, and proficiently takes action.
• Patrols the library, as required, and liaises with the staff in the patrolled areas.
• Reports to and receives directives from the Duty Library Supervisor.
• Participates in library programs relating to health and safety, personal safety, security, fire prevention andgeneral building maintenance.
• Promotes good personal safety and security practices to library staff and patrons.
• Attends meetings and all mandatory training.
• Uses appropriate forms, logbooks and email when writing required reports.
• Wears designated uniform, carries security guard licence and maintains professionalism while on duty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. First Aid training required. Courses or Diploma in Police Foundations anasset.

Experience:

• Two years of similar work experience. Previous experience in a position of trust. Customer service experience anasset.

Other:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Security Guard Licence issued by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
• Must possess and maintain Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification through a recognized provider.
• Must maintain a clean criminal record.
• Effective oral and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated good work performance and attendance record, and must be punctual.
• Must be tactful and conscientiously aware of good public relation protocols.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with library patrons and other employees. Must be confident and effective in working alone, responsible, mature and decisive.
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to values of equity, inclusivity, diversity and accessibility.

Notes

• This position is part of the CUPE 3261 Full-Time/Part-Time Collective Agreement.
• This position is a sessional position from September to April 30 on an annual basis.
• Overnight Shift - Sunday to Thursday (11pm-7am or 8am)

Closing Date: 08/31/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Appointment Type: Budget - Sessional
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Job Rate: $25.96/hr
Job Category: Campus Safety