Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.
www.hpl.ca/concession
PressReader is not working for remote users. We are working with the vendor to restore the service. Thank you for your patience.
Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will be reopen on Thursday, September 10.
We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.
Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.
If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.
Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable until Friday, September 11. Nearby street parking is available. Thank you for your patience.
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
Thursday, September 10
Saturday, September 12
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
The purpose of this policy is to identify circumstances whereby a former employee who has retired from the Library can subsequently return to work for the Library. The policy is based on the need to maintain a consistent and transparent hiring process for departments to follow when contemplating resource options which include the re-hiring of retirees.
The Rehiring Retiree Policy exists to ensure consistent and equitable processes are followed.
To ensure that it does not become a substitute for encouraging the development of well-qualified staff.
To ensure it is time limited and for a specific set of skills required.
Under review.
Scope
This recruitment policy applies to all regular full-time, part-time, contract positions and Library Page (casual) staff who, following official retirement, elect to seek re-employment with the Library. Official retirement refers to the former employee advising the Library that they are retiring from the organization.
Rehiring Retirees Protocol
As an equal opportunity employer, the Library values diversity and is committed to principles found in the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The Library is committed to effective succession planning and does not intend to use the Library retiree re-employment as a substitute for developing well-qualified staff. The Library will not re-hire its retirees for the sole purpose of convenience.
Re-employment must be in response to a Library need, for example: the retired employee possesses skills and institutional knowledge that the hiring department cannot otherwise readily obtain in the community; or the hiring department anticipates that the retired employee will assist their replacement in acquiring the necessary skill and knowledge through a knowledge transfer not otherwise available. Any period beyond six (6) months requires approval of the respective Director to a maximum of an additional six (6) months.
Responsibilities
Human Resources – Human Resources is authorized to ensure that the information within this policy is applied and that all actions comply with the Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code as well as any additional provincial legislation and Collective Agreements.
Managers – To ensure that this policy is followed when conducting any recruitment searches. Managers are required to work with Human Resources prior to any offers of employment.
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