Job Number: J0826-0331
Posting Date: August 27, 2026
Closing Date: September 4, 2026
Job Title: Senior Collections Specialist
Branch/Department: North York Central
Division: Collections & Membership Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Status: Full-Time
# of Open Positions: 2
Salary: $96,969.60 - $109,582.20/Year
Pay Band: PE022
New vacancy: No
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Assignment: Research & Reference Collections
JOB SUMMARY:To assume a leadership role in system collection management processes and associated delivery of services
DUTIES:
Under the direction of the designated manager, and working within a team structure, this position is responsible for:
- Devising and maintaining collection development, collection management and/or associated service plans in accordance with divisional requirements and in support of the strategic plan
- Coordinating and advising on the deselection and disposal of system library materials
- Leading or participating in project teams and committees
- Coordinating the activities of the central selection teams and chairing team meetings
- Participating in collection assessment
- Analyzing use statistics, performance measures, etc., to determine material allocation
- Responding to customer feedback and requests for materials
- Recording and monitoring budgetary expenditures
- Assisting in developing collection policies and procedures; interpreting and communicating policies to staff and customers
- Identifying pertinent trends related to the specific area of expertise and disseminating awareness of new research and developments
- Coaching, mentoring and maintaining liaison with branch and department staff
- Participating in training staff in collection development and associated service delivery models
- Taking the lead or participating in the development of grant and funding proposals related to the specific area of expertise
- Coordinating the receipt, allocation and disposal of gift material
- Promoting collections by planning and preparing publicity materials, and conducting outreach activities
- Providing leadership and acting, as required, as Library spokesperson in the specific area of expertise with respect to the media and publishers, vendors, agencies and professional organizations
- Performing other duties relating to collection management or service delivery, including those at the corporate or profession-wide level, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited institution or equivalent education
- Five years' public service experience selecting and developing branch collections
- Experience and/or training in project management
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, communication, diplomatic, presentation and planning skills
- Proven coaching and training skills
- Proven ability to allocate work and direct, organize and motivate staff
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgement, analyze statistical information, and effectively work in a team environment with staff at all levels.
- MS Office skills
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