Librarian, Teen Services
Central Library

Kitchener Public Library is seeking applications for the position of Librarian, Teen Services. In taking on this rewarding opportunity, you will take a vital role in the development, planning and delivery of services and programs for teens. You will have a solid understanding of teen literature, be capable of supporting and developing partnership opportunities and representing the library within the community. You will provide an advanced level of reference, readers’ advisory and technology support services and services related to the circulation of materials. As a professional librarian at Kitchener Public Library, you will exercise your supervisory skills to support the department and act as the scheduled Person-in-Charge to ensure the smooth operation of the Library system.

We invite you to apply if you are comfortable working independently, are able to demonstrate initiative in the development of new projects and are interested in being a member of the Kitchener Public Library’s Children’s & Teen Services team. Our ideal candidate will also possess demonstrated experience working with teens; interpersonal and communication skills including group presentation skills; teamwork, organizational and problem solving abilities; experience in creating and maintaining partnerships with community agencies and organizations; and have the ability to create innovative library programs for teens. An MLS, MIS, or MLIS is also a requirement of this position.

For more information about responsibilities and qualifications, go to www.kpl.org/jobs.

Posting open until filled. Review of applications begins Friday, January 22, 2021.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward a cover letter and résumé to

Senior Manager, Human Resources
Kitchener Public Library
85 Queen Street North 
Kitchener ON  N2H 2H1
Email: resumes@kpl.org
Fax: 519-743-1261

TTY: 1-877-614-4832

Please quote Librarian, Teen Services in the subject line.

Salary range $59,031 – $68,500

Kitchener Public Library is committed to and strives to be a leader in equitable workplaces. To this end, we encourage all interested applicants to self-identify.

Kitchener Public Library is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where our behaviours and actions reflect our values of trust, mutual respect and dignity for all individuals. 

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with a disability. Please contact Human Resources Staff by phone 519-743-0271 ext. 239 or TTY 1-877-614-4832, or by email at hr@kpl.org.

We thank all applicants in advance and advise that we will contact only those selected for an interview. A police information check may be required as a condition of employment depending on the nature of the position. We will retain your application for a period of six months. Personal information on your résumé is collected under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.