head librarian

Cariboo Regional District; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional library authority is seeking an Area Librarian/Branch Manager for the 100 Mile House Branch Library. This full-time position involves managing staff, coordinating public programs, and ensuring high-quality library services. Candidates should have a relevant master's degree, 3+ years of library experience, and strong leadership skills. Salary ranges from $92,211 to $98,779 annually with benefits. Applications are due by October 2, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a public library setting.
• At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, and management experience preferred.
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the 100 Mile House Branch.
• Supervise and train library staff.
• Coordinate public programming and respond to reference queries.

Skills

Strong customer service orientation

Leadership and management skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of collection development

Organizational skills

Ability to manage change

Education

MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited library program

Tools

Integrated library systems

Databases and social media

Job description

Job details

Area Librarian/Branch Manager — 100 Mile Hours Branch Library

The Cariboo Regional District is seeking an experienced individual to fill the full-time position of Area Librarian/Branch Manager for the 100 Mile House Branch Library. The Library System includes 15 branches, 12 in small rural communities and three in the urban areas of Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House. Travel by car to rural branches and to various locations throughout the Region to attend meetings is required.

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Manager of Library Services, the Area Librarian/Branch Manager is responsible for managing the operation of the 100 Mile House Branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library system. Responsibilities include supervising/training 8-10 staff, maintaining the library’s physical collection, selecting materials for acquisition, determining equipment/building maintenance needs, coordinating public programming, compiling statistics, preparing reports and responding to advanced reference queries. This position also provides advice and support to several rural branches in the area and works closely with Library Managers from other branches to help plan and innovate library services that address community needs.

Requirements include a willingness to travel within the region and operate out of the 100 Mile House Branch Library located at 449 South Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC.

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited library program.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a public library setting, including at least 2 years of leadership, supervisory and management experience (preferred).
• Strong customer service orientation and knowledge of best practices related to public service.
• Ability to lead and empower employees to deliver high-quality library services.
• Ability to effectively manage and lead change; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of collection development and management; experience with integrated library systems, databases, social media, and technology used by patrons.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work cooperatively with staff and the public.
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment (asset).

Salary and benefits

Salary: $92,211 - $98,779 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This full-time exempt position offers a competitive benefits package.

Work location and hours

Work location: Cariboo Regional District, 100 Mile House Branch Library, 449 South Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC. Some travel within the Cariboo Regional District for meetings and training is required. Hours of work: 35 hours per week, including one weekly evening shift and every other Saturday.

Application process

Qualified candidates wishing to apply should visit www.cariboord.ca/careers for a detailed job description. Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Applications must be in the form of a resume with a cover letter detailing qualifications and experience relative to the position. When submitting via email, please quote Competition #25-19.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Advertised until

2025-10-02

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