Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

JOB POSTING #:  2025-0377-Amended

POSTING PERIOD:  Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM to Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM

DEPARTMENT:  Windsor Public Library

UNION: C.U.P.E. Local 2067.1

JOB CODE:  WPL023

POSITION STATUS:  Regular Part-time

GRADE/CLASS:  Group 7

# OF POSITIONS:  1

RATE OF PAY:  $24.08 - $29.77 per hour 

SHIFT WORK REQ'D:  Yes

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Manager of Public Services or designate, the Book Buddy Coordinator is responsible for the Book Buddy Program, supervising volunteers and matching buddies. 

• Will provide program information to potential volunteers and conduct orientation sessions with new volunteers. Will register children for the program and maintain a waiting list.
• Match children with volunteers by contacting parents and volunteers to arrange and schedule meetings.
• Responsible for scheduling and monitoring attendance of the child and volunteer.
• Maintain a volunteer master file and tabulate monthly statistics and signing volunteer timesheets.
• Provide resources requested by volunteers.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health & Safety Program. 
• Will perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a two (2) year Community College diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;
• Must have over six (6) months experience in a customer service environment
• Must be available to work on weekends.
• Must have excellent organizational skills;
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) for record keeping and report creation;
• Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.  If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver’s License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Background in Social Services or Early Childhood Education would be considered an asset;
• Bilingual (French & English) would be considered an asset;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
• We offer a smoke-free office environment.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. 
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.