CBRL Student Assistant Position
Location: James McConnell Memorial Library, 50 Falmouth Street, Sydney NS B1P 6X9
Hours of Work: Up to 10.5 hours per week. Includes afternoon/evening and weekend shifts. Schedule changes may be required according to library needs.
Status: This is a temporary term position from February 2026 to June of 2026.
Application Deadline: February 4th, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: February 14th, 2026
Hourly Wage: $16.50
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30-8:00pm, Saturday 9:00-5:00pm
Position Summary:
Cape Breton Regional Library’s 11 branches work to support our communities by offering innovative programs and technology access in addition to various lending services (e.g. Borrow-by-Mail service, books, DVDs, recreational equipment, radon detectors, digital resources, and more). Library branches are community spaces and stopping places for many residents and visitors. We serve a diverse population of all ages and recognize the unique needs of all individuals.
Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties:
Under the immediate supervision of McConnell Library’s management, the student assistant will work as part of the circulation team and assist with the following core tasks:
- Shelving duties, including sorting and returning library materials to their proper places on the shelves.
- Helping to maintain a tidy and orderly book collection through straightening and shelf reading.
- Emptying the book drop and preparing returned items for check-in.
- Performing alphanumeric sorting and filing tasks.
- Discarding and recycling library materials that have been damaged or withdrawn from the collection.
- Assisting with library program preparation.
- Other duties as required. (May be required to learn and carry out specific tasks conducted by other library staff members as needed).
Work Conditions:
A combination of lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying library materials.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be attending high-school on a full-time basis for the academic year (until June 2026).
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Punctuality, reliability, and attendance are essential to this position.
To Apply:
Your resume and cover letter should clearly outline how you meet the stated qualifications and position requirements. Please indicate the position title in the email subject (McConnell Library student assistant).
Submit your application via email to: employment@cbrl.ca
Application Deadline: February 4th, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and all submitted applications are reviewed. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.