Job Number:

J0426-0240

Posting Date:

April 23, 2026

Closing Date:

May 1, 2026

Job Title:

Graphic Designer

Branch/Department:

Toronto Reference Library

Division:

Communications, Programming & Customer Engagement

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Status:

Full-Time

# of Open Positions:

1

Salary:

$40.84 - $46.13/Hour

New vacancy:

Yes

Hours per week and Schedule of Work (Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19): 35 hours per week. Hours of work to be determined.

Temporary Full Time position with an expected end date of October 30, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Under the direction of the designated supervisor, assists in the development, production, composition and layout of promotional materials, displays or documents using current techniques in graphic design and maintains appropriate inventory of materials and software

DUTIES:

• Develops, based on a creative briefing process, the conceptual design and layout for promotional material for public distribution, displays or internal documents

• Creates web/digital design work

• As directed, creates graphic layout and design concepts using standard design software and techniques

• Prepares material for printing reproduction and proofs material, assembling all camera-ready components; works with related service agencies

• Under direction, composes written copy of promotional material and library documents

• Maintains contact with commercial printing houses and software vendors

• Works with other staff individually or as part of a team in determining their graphic design requirements

• As directed, orders and maintains resource materials to support promotional projects

• Reviews developments in the graphic industry and makes recommendations on software, and graphic reproduction methods and procedures

• Assists with the design and execution of signs for library buildings

• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent plus post-secondary graduation in Graphic Design

• A working knowledge of industry standard design, illustration and layout software obtained through 1 - 2 years’ experience

• Ability to provide creative/imaginative input to assigned projects

• Ability to compose copy in a clear concise manner as directed

• Ability to meet deadlines and work with a minimum of supervision

• Knowledge of various printing processes

Upon request, accommodation will be provided through all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process and require accommodations for the assessment, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably possible. All accommodation requests are confidential.

TPL invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.