Ajax Public Library is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace. As we grow, it is important that our workforce becomes more reflective of the citizens we serve. The Ajax Public Library respects, encourages, and celebrates our diversity.

Accommodations are available for all recruitment processes. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance by contacting the Coordinator of Human Resources at 905-683-4000 ext. 8820 or via email.

Current Job Opportunities

Coordinator of Human Resources (Temporary Full-Time, Exempt)
Deadline to apply: Friday, August 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Current Library Volunteer Opportunities

Dungeon Masters Wanted (Tuesday Evenings, Audley Branch)
Are you an experienced D&D player with great leadership skills? The Library needs adult and teen Dungeon Masters to run games at our D&D Café program. Tabletop RPG experience is required, DMing experience is not! Apply online via Better Impact.

Ajax Reading Circle Volunteers (September 2024-May 2025)
Deadline to apply: August 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Apply online via Better Impact.

The Library is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing, and committed high school students to volunteer 4 to 6 hours per month on Saturdays throughout the school year to run the Ajax Reading Circle program with school-aged children. Please note: Students must be starting in Grade 9 or older in September 2024 to volunteer. There are approximately 20-25 volunteer positions available.

Interviews will be conducted during the below time slots. Successful applicants will be required to attend training on September 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Audley Branch.

Interview Time Slots:

  • August 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 12:00 noon (Audley Branch)
  • August 21, 2024, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Main Branch)
  • August 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 12:00 noon (Main Branch)
  • August 26, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Audley Branch)

Book Review Program
Deadline to apply: August 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Apply online via Better Impact.

If you love to read, then this is the perfect way for you to get some volunteer hours! We are looking for readers to do some book photography, write reviews, and take part in reading programs throughout the year. 

Mandatory training will take place on September 14, 2024, from 2:30-4 p.m.

Le Club Francais Volunteers
Deadline to apply: September 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Apply online via Better Impact.

Support and run programming and activities for school-aged children and read with small groups of younger reading buddies in French! Must be able to read and communicate in French fluently at a minimum of a Grade 9 level. Le Club Francais runs Monday nights, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., September 30, 2024, to June 2, 2025. No programs occur in January, June, or on holidays. 

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