Library Service Manager

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the designated Manager, responsible for the management of departments, branches or corporate projects.JOB DUTIES:

Manages the daily operations and services of departments or branches
Effectively communicates policies, programs and services to internal and external stakeholders
Ensures the achievement of goals and objectives for the area of responsibility
Recommends annual budget allocations and maintains budget control
Assumes responsibility for the department or area in the absence of the Area Manager
Hires new staff, transfers, promotes, approves wage increases and confirms performance evaluations
Disciplines, terminates, participates in grievance procedures and administers collective agreements as required
Manages training, development and supervision of all levels of staff in the area of responsibility
Represents the Library in appropriate community and professional organizations
Designs, manages and monitors performance measures for the area of responsibility
Plans and manages the annual delivery of programs, events, displays and exhibits appropriate to the designated community
Contributes to service development and delivery through leadership in system committees or projects
Ensures safe and welcoming facilities and environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post graduate university degree in library or information science from an accredited program, or a recognized library degree equivalent
Experience in managing a team of professional and support staff, preferably in the area of responsibility
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and collaborative work approaches
Committed to providing efficient, responsive and innovative service to clients
Demonstrated capacity for problem solving, results orientation and creativity
Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Superior facilitation and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of developments in library field and relevant legislation
Proven ability in managing change.

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.