Posted 2 months ago
Port Hope Public Library Board - Closing November 6, 2026
@ Municipality of Port Hope
Port Hope, Ontario
Overview
The Municipality of Port Hope is recruiting eight volunteer members for the Port Hope Public Library Board for the 2027–2030 term. Members help guide library services in line with the Public Libraries Act, 1990 and municipal by-laws, supporting literacy, lifelong learning and community access to resources. No remuneration is provided, and applications are due November 6, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Guide library services under the Public Libraries Act, 1990
- Support literacy, lifelong learning and community access
- Participate in informed, community-focused Board decisions
Requirements summary:
- Community-minded resident of Port Hope
- Interest in library and literacy services
- Skills and experience to contribute to Board decision-making
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Physical demands | computer low |
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Municipality of Port Hope
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Our most valuable resource is our solid, proficient staff of highly skilled, qualified, and motivated employees.
Full company description
Port Hope is a unique, inclusive Municipality. We are dedicated to diversity, balance, and progressive economic growth. Our inspiring culture provides our residents and visitors with a diverse range of activities and associations to suit every interest. Our urban/rural heritage figures prominently in our dedication to preserving our past and embracing our future. We have attracted widespread recognition for our historical architecture, including being named "best-preserved Main Street in Ontario," and we feature over 270 designated heritage buildings, the highest number per capita in Canada. Port Hope's vibrant urban core is surrounded by spectacular rambling rural countryside with farmland, rural hamlets and the beautiful Ganaraska Forest.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,847
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 184
- Reported office locations
- 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 3Z9, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Recreation
- Communities
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Municipality of Port Hope
- Specialties
- Parks
- Recreation & Culture
- Tourism
- and Community Development
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Port Hope is a unique, inclusive Municipality. We are dedicated to diversity, balance, and progressive economic growth. Our inspiring culture provides our residents and visitors with a diverse range of activities and associations to suit every interest. Our urban/rural heritage figures prominently in our dedication to preserving our past and embracing our future. We have attracted widespread recognition for our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Port Hope, ON |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Specialties | ParksRecreation & CultureTourismand Community Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Local boards and quasi-judicial committees play an important role in supporting transparent, informed, and community-focused decision-making. Participation provides residents with an opportunity to share their skills, experience, and perspectives while helping guide the future direction of our community.
Residents who are interested in contributing to municipal decision-making and supporting the continued growth and well-being of Port Hope are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our Boards and Quasi-Judicial Committees, please visit our Boards and Committees page.
Renumeration
Please note that no remuneration is provided to members of the Port Hope Public Library Board, as service on the Board is voluntary.
About
The Port Hope Public Library Board supports community access to knowledge, culture, learning and education. The Board helps guide library services in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, 1990, and applicable municipal by-laws.
If you are interested in supporting literacy, lifelong learning, and access to community resources, we encourage you to apply.
Submit an Application
Please submit your cover letter and resume via online at www.porthope.ca/careers by Friday November 6, 2026. We are looking to fill eight vacancies.
Recruitment Process
The Municipality of Port Hope is a progressive employer who believes a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens the team and fosters an environment where everyone feels as though they belong and their dignity, beliefs and identity are respected.
We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that provides a supportive workplace and equal opportunity for all employees. Accommodations can be requested throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the job posting closing date. All applicants will receive an automated email confirming the submission of their application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be further contacted by Human Resources.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Act, as amended.
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