Employment Opportunities

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Current Job Postings:

Building & Operations Liaison 

Part-time Position • Downtown Branch

The Red Deer Public Library (RDPL), an award-winning not-for-profit corporation, is looking for a proactive self-starter who wants to change the world for the better as a part-time Buildings and Operations Liaison team member. Averaging 24 hours per week, you’ll support Red Deer Public Library’s literacy, information, and entertainment needs, including support in delivery of innovative and beloved in-branch outreach services. The enduring theme of our 112 years of operation is community service, and your regard for building and maintaining customer relationships will be integral in helping our community thrive.

We are looking for a reliable team player who will join the Building and Operations Liaison team in maintaining a welcoming environment conducive to information access, learning, and community engagement. Our goal is to be timely, cost-efficient and socially responsible in all of our activities. This role supports Library operations by overseeing the security of the buildings both in terms of people and physical environment and the delivery of materials between branches. 

Flexibility in availability, e.g. days, evenings, weekends, with the possibility of statutory holidays is required. 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Promote and ensure a safe environment for staff and customers.
  • Effectively listen and respond to staff and patron concerns in a timely manner.
  • Establishing courteous and respectful relationships with staff and members of the public.
  • Responsible for securing the Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library prior to opening.
  • Manage building access for trades and services which may include time that are before/after Library hours of operation.
  • Manage access to Library rental spaces as required.
  • Maintain knowledge of the Library’s Board policies, including the Appropriate Use policy, Emergency Procedures and the Staff Member Code of Conduct.
  • Act as Chief Fire Warden at the Downtown Branch and have a strong knowledge of fire procedures as listed in the Emergency Procedures manual.
  • Provide leadership and direction in emergencies and assist emergency personnel in times of crisis.
  • Interact with law enforcement officials and the justice system where required.
  • Assist staff with loss prevention procedures.
  • Assist staff with small projects, program set-up e.g. moving boxes, furniture, etc.
  • Be frequently moving throughout the library spaces, inside and outside, and record daily events in a log book, keeping record of security and maintenance activities. 
  • Write effective and objective incident reports, gathering essential facts. 
  • Respond to requests for minor building issues/repairs and light custodial duties at any branch, such as replacing bulbs, painting, wall repairs, changing batteries in equipment etc.
  • Load and deliver materials to and between RDPL branches with the Library van.
  • Minor vehicle maintenance (wiper fluid, check oil, top off gas, wash, clean interior)
  • Adhere to all appropriate employment laws, regulations and codes.

These duties are illustrations of types of work that may be performed.  The omission of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Fluency in English (verbal, written and reading skills)
  • Ability to connect with clients and staff, consistently maintaining a positive and professional attitude
  • Demonstrate neutrality and a calm demeanor during client interactions and building issues (e.g. plumbing problems, emotionally-charged situations, etc.)
  • Knowledge of basic building systems 
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract and driver training or equivalent experience
  • Ability to provide a current, acceptable Criminal Record Check
  • Ability to safely operate a cargo van 
  • Must possess Standard/Intermediate First Aid or be willing to obtain 
  • Ability to lift and move multiple heavy items up to 50 lbs (22 kgs)
  • Basic computer skills (email, data entry, spreadsheet data entry)
  • Ability to manage time and schedule deliveries to meet library needs
  • Ability to work effectively in a team setting, establishing strong working relationships 
  • Availability on a call-in basis to help team members with their schedules

Qualifications

  • Security license
  • Clean driver’s abstract
  • Clean criminal records check

RDPL employees support and work within the Library Board policies and the RDPL Plan of Service including Vision and Mission Statements, Values, Goals and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations Library Association statement on Intellectual Freedom.  RDPL is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.

Pay band: $22/hour with an increase to $23 upon a satisfactory performance review after one year.

Cover letter, resume, and three references may be emailed to job2026-05@rdpl.org referencing competition # 2026-05 by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026.

We thank all candidates for their interest in employment with Red Deer Public Library and for taking time to apply, however due to the volume of responses only those candidates selected for initial screening will be contacted.

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