Community Services Librarian

Autism Services; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services in Prince Albert is seeking a permanent, full-time Community Services Librarian to plan, implement and manage region-wide library services, focusing on collections and programming. The role reports to the Regional Director/CEO and involves travel across branches.

The ideal candidate holds an MLS/MLIS, has strong communication skills and experience in programming, grants, and outreach, with a willingness to lead regional initiatives.

Qualifications

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, particularly public speaking and presentation skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Valid Driver's license and Driving Record. Travel is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Collections development and management, budgeting, and reporting.
• E-Resources implementation, training, marketing, troubleshooting and reporting.
• Branch Library Liaison: collaborate with branch libraries and staff training.
• Programming development and delivery, including programming kits and regional initiatives.
• Grant funding: seek opportunities, write proposals, supervise staff, administer grants.
• Shared responsibility for Wapitis social media and web presence.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Planning & organizing

Driving

Education

MLS/MLIS degree

Job description

$41.21 to $47.77 per hr based 7 hr per day

Posted Date: 04-Aug-2026

Location: PRINCE ALBERT

# of Positions: 1

Employment Terms: Full-Time

Length of Employment: Permanent

Education: University Master's Degree

Experience: 1-2 Years

Apply By Date: 18-Aug-2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Regional Director/CEO, the Community Services Librarian is a permanent, full-time position that assists in the planning, implementation, and management of region-wide library services, with a focus on Collections Development and Management, and Programming.

DUTIES

• Collections development and management, selecting and ordering materials, oversight of materials spending timelines and materials budgets, statistical reporting.


• E-Resources implementation, training, marketing, troubleshooting, evaluation, statistical reporting.


• Branch Library Liaison, collaborate and consult with branch libraries around programming, fundraising, problem solving. Develop and deliver branch staff training.


• Programming development and delivery, including development and maintenance of Programming Kits, coordinate annual region-wide programming initiatives and events.


• Grant Funding. Seek out and monitor grant opportunities, write proposals and solicit partnerships, selection and supervision of grant employees, administration of and reporting for received grants.


• Shared responsibility for Wapitis social media and web presence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS degree.


• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, staff, and external agencies.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Effective written and oral communication skills, particularly public speaking and presentation skills.


• Effective planning and organizational skills.


• Valid Drivers license and Driving Record. Travel is a requirement for this position.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience working as a professional librarian.


• Experience with integrated library systems preferred, particularly Polaris and Polaris Leap platform.


• Experience with collections development and management.