Manager, Library

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mississauga is seeking a Manager for Library Facilities and Operations who will oversee branch management, ensure efficient service delivery, and foster team development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to public service excellence.

Qualifications

• Several years of public library experience at a supervisory/administrative level.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Proficiency with computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in a unionized environment; responsible for hiring and coaching staff.
• Ensure effective delivery of library services based on customer needs.
• Prepare reports for senior management and contribute to department success.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team building

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Customer service orientation

Education

Undergraduate University degree

Library Science or Information Studies degree

Diploma in HR and/or Project Management (asset)

MBA (asset)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Symphony

Job description

Req ID: 26803

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 07/29/2025

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Library Facilities and Operations, responsible for the overall management of specified branches including all operations, resources, and staff within the business units.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead teams in a unionized environment; responsible for hiring, evaluating, and coaching staff; demonstrate alignment with City values and genuinely foster the long-term learning and development of others.
• Ensure effective delivery of identified library services based on Future Directions priorities, customer needs and satisfaction, and current trends in library services.
• Contribute to the department/branch and the system's continued success through participation in special projects and system initiatives.
• Ensure safe, secure, well-maintained facilities.
• Communicate and build relationships with professional networks, colleagues, community partners and stakeholders
• Forecast and ensure adherence to identified budgets
• Prepare reports for senior management and other progressively responsible assignments.
• Function as a member of the community centre and/or secondary school teams in designated joint use facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Undergraduate University degree and a recognized Library Science or Information Studies degree, with several years of public library experience at a supervisory/administrative level
• Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and team building skills
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment
• Strong organizational, problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead projects
• Ability to work as part of a team with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in consultation
• Proficiency with computer software applications (eg SAP, Microsoft Office, Symphony)
• Proficiency with electronic information services
• Strong customer service orientation
• Innovative marketing and merchandizing abilities will be required
• Strong professional activity and awareness
• A diploma in HR and/or Project Management is an asset
• MBA is an asset
• May require light lifting of supplies/materials. Exposure to computer keyboards and screens
• Primarily office environment
  
  

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 97,831.00 - $ 130,442.00

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Work Location: Burnhamthorpe Library

Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Mississauga Library , Library Facilities & Operations

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.