Branch Supervisor 1 - Embro

Oxford County; Embro; Remote; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Employee assistance

Job summary

Oxford County Library is seeking a Branch Supervisor 1 to manage daily operations at a village library branch. The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, program delivery, readers’ advisory and technology support for all ages and backgrounds.

Reporting to the Branch Services Librarian, you will lead programming, coordinate services, and assist with outreach while ensuring an inclusive, accessible environment. Part-time hours and evenings are involved.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in library studies or a related discipline. University education is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a library environment, planning and delivering programs for diverse ages.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency and familiarity with library software/integrated library systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operations of a village library branch and open 13 to 16 hours per week.
• Provide high level customer service, readers’ advisory, programming and technology support for customers of all ages.
• Promote library resources and assist with outreach and programming as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to uphold the library’s mission and ensure an inclusive environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Digital literacy

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary library studies

University education preferred

Tools

Library software

Integrated library system

Job description

Hours of work Approximately 10.5hrs/Week (Regular shifts include Tues 10am-1pm, Wed 3-6:30pm, Thurs 3-6:30pm. Must be available for 8 Mondays throughout the year for staff meetings. Additional hours are available for programming, outreach, branch, cleaning, and training.

Start Date Approximately December 1, 2026

Vacancy Reason:

Existing Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Branch Services Librarian, the Branch Supervisor 1 maintains the day-to-day operations of a Village Library Branch located in a multi-purpose facility or stand-alone location and open 13 to 16 hours per week.

The Branch Supervisor 1 provides high level customer service, including instruction and promotion of library resources, readers’ advisory, programming and technology support for customers of all ages and backgrounds. This includes those that may be living with a disability, addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or have other complex needs.

All Oxford County Library (OCL) employees are responsible for supporting the Library’s Mission, Vision and Values and providing Oxford’s communities with excellent responsive services in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

• Post-secondary education in Library studies or a related discipline. University education is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience working in a library environment, planning and delivering programs to a variety of ages.
• Previous supervisory experience considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including familiarity with and adaptability to new technologies. Knowledge of library software/integrated library system and systems are
  strongly recommended.
• Ability to interact respectfully with a variety of community member and groups, including those that may be living with a disability, addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or have other complex needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Access to reliable transportation required.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.