Requisition ID: 40982                            

Company: Vancouver Public Library
Worksite:  Kerrisdale

Job Summary: Reporting to the Manager, Neighbourhood Services, the incumbent is responsible for the overall patron experience through supervision, organization, administration and security of a medium Branch. Responsible for leading and implementing the Library’s strategic goals and priorities in the Branch and the Community and providing leadership to staff in contributing to the success of the Library as a whole. Demonstrates and sets expectations for the conduct of staff that adhere to the library’s policies and procedures in accordance with the Library’s vision, mission and values.

Job Requirements:

Education/Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school.
• Completion of supervisory courses. 

Experience:

One year of supervisory experience as an Assistant Manager and/or Branch Head, or equivalent leadership experience that includes some element of supervision such as directing project staff. Demonstrated leadership experience. Considerable experience in the provision of library services including programming, information services, working with the community and collection management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to lead, coach and develop a staff team; excellent team-building and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of current trends and industry best practices in areas of responsibility.
• Thorough understanding of library services, collections, technologies and resources.
• Strong commitment to serving clients; open, pragmatic and responsive to clients and community.
• Innovative and flexible in a rapidly changing library environment with the ability to assist staff to participate in and be open to change.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to actively promote the service of the branch to the community and agencies and work with the community to identify and meet community needs and expectations.

Affiliation: CUPE 391
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary: $43.82 to $51.78 per hour

Work Schedule: Tuesday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Saturday 8:40am – 5:10pm.

Earned Day Off on Week 2 Saturday

Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice

Closing date: Monday, April 15th, 2024 at 11:59pm

While the Library thanks you in advance, only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities.  Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.

Applicants must be prepared to work at any location in the VPL system.  As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Vancouver Public Library’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the Library deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.