Employment
Looking to join the Ottawa Library team? Our staff members are passionate about literacy, community engagement, and providing excellent service to our patrons.
While we are a close-knit team with low turnover, we are always eager to connect with community-minded individuals who share our vision.
Current Job Openings
There are currently no active job openings at Ottawa Library. However, we encourage you to read below to learn how we build our team and how you can get your foot in the door for future opportunities.
Future Opportunities & General Applications
We accept employment applications year-round, even when we don’t have an immediate vacancy. When an opening does occur, our director looks through our current application pool before launching a wider public search.
If you would like us to keep your information on file, please follow these steps:
Pick up/download and complete our standard employment application.
Submit your application along with a resume at the front desk.
The Best Way to Join Our Team: Volunteer!
If you want to truly stand out, consider joining our volunteer program.
Because fit and community connection are so important to the atmosphere of Ottawa Library, we frequently offer open positions to our dedicated volunteers before opening them up to the general public. We look for volunteers who:
Show Initiative: Take pride in their tasks, look for ways to help, and engage warmly with our patrons.
Fit Our Atmosphere: Bring a positive attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a love for the library environment.
Volunteering is the perfect way for us to get to know you, and for you to see if working at the library is the right fit for your career goals.