head librarian

City of New Westminster; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Westminster seeks a dynamic Deputy Chief Librarian to lead its library operations. The successful candidate will manage diverse teams, ensure effective service delivery to the community, and maintain high professional standards. This full-time role offers an annual salary of $103,860 to $123,798, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in public library settings.
• 3 years in leadership roles.
• Knowledge of library programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the library.
• Manages facilities, finance, and branch oversight.
• Develops and implements business continuity plans.

Skills

People leadership

Mentoring and coaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Change management

Education

MLS or MLIS from ALA accredited institution

Job description

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Deputy Chief Librarian

Posted onJuly 07, 2025 by Employer details City of New Westminster

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head librarian

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Deputy Chief Librarian

Posted onJuly 07, 2025 by Employer details City of New Westminster

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Great City, Great Work, Great Future!Deputy Chief LibrarianEmployment StatusRegular Full-TimePay Range$103,860 - $123,798 + competitive benefits package (2024 rates)Closing DateApply NowNumber of Openings: 1Hours per Week: 37.5 hours per week.Employee Group: ExemptLocation: Public Library: 716 Sixth AveCompetition #: 964Additional Details: About New Westminster Public LibraryThe City of New Westminster is a socially, economically and culturally diverse community of approximately 82,000 residents. As a core civic service, New Westminster Public Library aims to engage, strengthen and connect the community by inspiring exploration, imagination, creativity and lifelong learning. We emphasize the development and delivery of innovative programs and services that reflect our commitment to the principles of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, delivered through the lens of anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice. We are committed to reconciliation with our First Nations and urban indigenous community, constantly learning, evolving and adapting our practice to the changing needs of our community, seeking always to identify and remove barriers to service.Who we are looking for:The New Westminster Public Library is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking person to join their Leadership Team. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the library with a focus on facilities, finance and branch oversight, occupational health and safety, and communications, the successful candidate will ensure that the library is relevant to people across the community, and that the needs of diverse stakeholder groups are being met by library services, collections and staff. The Deputy Chief Librarian also oversees emergency management and business continuity plans for the library and participates in city-wide initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment, and is looking for an opportunity to participate in significant and meaningful change.The Deputy Chief Librarian works closely with the Chief Librarian in the overall administration of the library, including the preparation of annual reports and capital and operational budgets. The Deputy stands for the Chief Librarian in their absence. This is an exempt position, reporting to the Chief Librarian.Requirements include: MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited post-secondary institution/school. A minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressively more responsible positions in a public library setting, at least 3 years in a leadership roles. Demonstrated people leadership skills and experience supervising the work of a team; and the ability to motivate, guide, mentor and support a diverse staff team. Ability to support departmental managers in the planning, assignment and supervision of work. Performs related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the job including fulfilling the acting Director role as required. Demonstrated good judgment, trustworthiness, and adherence to professional standards of conduct. Demonstrated knowledge of the methods, techniques, practices, and procedures related to the organization and implementation of library programs, collections, services and policies. Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and industry best practices in the use of technology in library public service delivery. Demonstrated ability to innovate while effectively managing competing priorities in a rapidly changing work environment. Demonstrated commitment to work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and communications, oral and written, including demonstrated change-management skills.Details (hours of work): This is a full-time position The position would ideally start in July 2025 This position will be required to work on site at the Uptown Main Branch of the Library Ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check.Recruitment Process: All application

• Location New Westminster , BC
• Workplace information On site
• Salary $ 103,860 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source CivicJobs.ca #105995

• New Westminster, BC

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2025-08-06

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