Head Librarian (Parental Leave Coverage) — Community Programs

Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library, housed within the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, seeks an experienced librarian to lead operations during a parental leave. You will supervise staff, manage program delivery, and engage with the community in a welcoming library space.

Located in Vancouver, this role combines administration, programming and community engagement, with opportunities to develop early‑years and family programs while coordinating with JCC colleagues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or a Library Technician diploma with relevant experience.
• Experience with library operations, collections and patron services.
• Experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Library operations and provide welcoming service to patrons.
• Oversee circulation, reference, collections, acquisitions and donations.
• Supervise and support Library Technician and Children’s Librarian; coordinate volunteers.

Skills

Library operations

Patron services

Program development

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies

Library Technician diploma

Tools

Library systems

Digital resources

Job description

The Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library, housed within the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, seeks an experienced librarian to lead operations during a parental leave. You will supervise staff, manage program delivery, and engage with the community in a welcoming library space.

Located in Vancouver, this role combines administration, programming and community engagement, with opportunities to develop early‑years and family programs while coordinating with JCC colleagues.