EPL Branch Manager - Highlands Branch

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced manager to lead the Highlands Branch of a public library. This role requires exceptional leadership skills to motivate staff, provide outstanding customer service, and build community connections. The ideal candidate will manage a team of 15, overseeing budgets and services while fostering a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about public libraries and community service, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives every day. Join a team that values sharing stories and experiences, and help create a magical place for all.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science and 3 years of management experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Highlands Branch, overseeing budget, staffing, and services.
• Foster a learning environment and develop staff for exceptional customer experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Master of Library and Information Science

Undergraduate Degree (equivalency considered)

Job description

Are you an experienced leader who can effectively manage staff and engage with customers? Do you have knowledge and interest in public libraries and community services? If so, consider joining the Edmonton Public Library!

The ideal candidate is an experienced manager with exceptional leadership skills. You motivate and inspire staff, provide top-notch customer service, lead projects, and build community connections. Diplomatic and collaborative, you foster respect and accountability. Your coaching and mentoring skills help your team develop and excel. You thrive on change and those around you are swept up by your enthusiasm!

In this role, you will use your superb communication and organizational skills to manage the Highlands Branch, including budget, staffing, facility, collections, and services to best meet community needs. As the manager, you are accountable for 15 full-time and part-time positions. Familiar with library service trends and technologies, you foster a learning environment and develop staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You are committed to upholding the Canadian Federation of Library Associations position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion. Working as a member of a system-wide team environment, you will make a real difference in people's lives every day.

Qualifications

• Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of three years professional library, leadership, supervisory, management or directly related experience. Note: Equivalencies will be considered for those with relevant undergraduate degree, at least six years of related management experience, and a commitment to complete a Master of Library Information Studies degree (within five years).
• Satisfactory background screening is required for this position, which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.

About the Branch:
Please click HERE to view information about the branch.

Who we are:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas, and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton's largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.

Salary:
$90,140 - $112,676 per annum

Classification Title: Manager 1
Posting Date: Apr 15, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Edmonton Public Library
Work Location(s): Highlands Branch, 6710 - 118 Avenue Edmonton T5B 0P3