Summer Student, Great Library, Professional Development and Competence - 5 Month Part-time Contract (20 hours/week, Onsite, Toronto)

OVERVIEW

At Law Society of Ontario we believe in the importance of a collaborative and supportive work environment that provides high quality and professional service to the public, lawyers and paralegals, and other stakeholders. 

We are always on the lookout for exceptional individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact, innovate and grow with us.  Our offering:

• We value each member of our team and invest in your professional learning and development.
• We provide access to the resources needed to support professional growth , mental health and well-being is a priority.
• Our competitive compensation package includes a defined contribution pension plan, health and dental benefits plan and a robust Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• Our progressive employment policies, high levels of employee engagement and the impressive architecture and beautiful grounds of the historic Osgoode Hall, there are many reasons to work at the Law Society. 

 We hope you will consider joining the Law Society! 

 

Job Purpose

 

The Library Summer Student supports the library team during a period of collection relocation and space reconfiguration. The role focuses primarily on physical collection management, including moving materials, shelving, shelf reading, and assisting with related operational tasks to ensure continuity of service during the transition.

This position is ideal for an MLIS student or a student enrolled in a library or information studies program seeking practical experience in academic or law library operations.

 

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently completed a library and information studies program preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with alphabetical and numerical order.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• Comfortable with physical work, including lifting boxes and pushing book trucks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organized, reliable, and punctual.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Collection Relocation Support

• Assist with shifting, packing, transporting, and unpacking library materials.
• Move books safely between rooms and shelving locations.
• Apply spine labels and other physical processing as required.
• Ensure materials are arranged according to library classification systems.

Shelving and Shelf Reading

• Shelve materials accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct shelf reading to ensure materials are in correct call number order.
• Identify and correct mis-shelved items.
• Report missing materials to supervisory staff.

Public Service and General Support

• Provide directional assistance to library users as needed.
• Assist staff with basic operational tasks.
• Perform other related duties appropriate to the role.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT

The Law Society has introduced a Distributed Workforce Model to leverage flexibility and agility, and to maximize employee productivity and engagement.  Work arrangements will be determined by role and departmental requirements.  The working arrangement for this position has been classified as onsite, where the employee will regularly work from our Toronto location.

OUR COMMITMENT

The Law Society of Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from persons representing the diversity of our community. We are committed to creating an accessible, barrier-free and inclusive workplace and are committed to continuing compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please make any requirement you may have for accommodation during the recruitment process known when contacted.

 

If you are unable to apply to this position due to the requirement for an accommodation of any kind, please email us at hr@lso.ca or call 416-947-3475. We appreciate all interest and will directly contact candidates under consideration.

 

The Law Society of Ontario does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process at present.