Job Number: J1026-0394
Posting Date: November 5, 2026
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Job Title: Assistant Branch Head
Branch/Department: Richview
Division: Branch Operations & Customer Experience
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
# of Open Positions: 1
Work Schedule (Week1): Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday: 12:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off
Work Schedule (Week2): Monday: 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: Off
Wednesday: 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday: 12:30 - 8:30pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: Off
New vacancy: Yes
SPECIFIC POSITION INFORMATION: The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
Hours per week and Schedule of Work: (Hours and Schedule of work are subject to change in accordance with Article 19): 35 hours per week. Evenings and Saturdays required. Plus seven [7] variable hours.
This is a Temporary Full Time position with an expected End Date of June 26, 2027.JOB SUMMARYUnder direction of the designated supervisor, assists with administering the delivery of public library service in a large branch or department in accordance with system service plans and performance measures.
Salary: $92,783.60 to $104,850.20
DUTIES: Under direction of the designated supervisor, this position is responsible for:
Leadership Functions: - participating in area management as an area team member to coordinate service delivery, resource allocation and scheduling
- assisting in the operation of a large branch or department and implementation of annual or long term objectives as defined by/in accordance with system and area service plans
- circulation, information, programming and marketing functions in the branch or department
- assisting in establishing branch or department priorities and objectives in accordance with system and area service plans and objectives
- participating in the implementation and evaluation of programs and services in a branch or department to ensure they meet customer needs, are cost effective and support the strategic agenda
- monitoring and reporting on customer needs related to collections
- directing staff including setting performance standards, providing verbal input to performance appraisals, hiring pages and/or volunteers
- assists with the implementation of the health and safety program and the security plan
- representing the library to the customer and responding to customer concerns
- merchandising collections
- ensuring that staff are informed of plans, projects and procedures and ensuring that staff input and concerns are communicated effectively
- ensuring accurate and timely records are maintained according to system requirements
- participating in implementing training programs
Service Functions: - participating in branch/department and system collection development (recommending selection and weeding)
- providing information services and participating in the development of information tools at the system level
- participating in community outreach planning
- conducting and evaluating individual programs and events
Qualifications: - Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited institution or equivalent education
- Minimum of three (3) professional years public library experience, including a minimum of two (2) years with leadership responsibility
- Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service
- Proven ability to lead and to supervise staff
- Proven ability to plan and organize work and to solve problems
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Professional skills including customer service and collections
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