Job Number: J0926-0465
Posting Date: October 1, 2026
Closing Date: October 9, 2026
Job Title: Senior Services Specialist (Social Connections & Prescribing)
Branch/Department: Deer Park
Division: Service Development & Innovation
Assignment: Social Connections & Prescribing
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Status: Full-Time
# of Open Positions: 1
Salary: $96,969.60 - $109,582.20/Year
New vacancy: No
Posting Type: Relatively Equal Process - Article 16.03
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 & Saturdays required.
Expected end date: July 03, 2028
Assignment: Social Connections & Prescribing
Salary: $96,969.60 to $109,582.20
Job Summary:To provide direct and indirect customer service, special service planning, leadership and expertise at the system level and to coordinate the divisional and cross-divisional delivery of a targeted service.
Duties:Under the general direction of the designated manager, the position is responsible for:
Leadership Functions: - providing expert information in the planning process related to specific area of expertise
- developing service plans related to specific area of expertise, including cross-divisional initiatives, and leading associated change management processes
- developing standards and performance measures
- developing evaluation methodologies and evaluating performance and outputs
- leading or participating in project teams and committees
- preparing reports and presentations related to the specific area of expertise
- developing and implementing training programs related to area of expertise
- establishing and fostering contacts in the community related to area of expertise
- identifying pertinent trends related to the specific area of expertise and disseminating awareness of new research and developments
- providing leadership and acting, as required, as Library spokesperson in the specific area of expertise with respect to the media and community or professional organizations
- coaching, mentoring and maintaining liaison with branch and department staff
Service Functions: - providing information services
- leading or participating in the processes for development of information tools related to specific area of expertise at the system level
- taking the lead or participating in the development of grant and funding proposals related to the specific area of expertise
- participating in system collection development related to the specific area of expertise
- planning, conducting and evaluating individual programs and events
- performing various duties at the branch, area or system level such as associated collection development and community outreach.
Qualifications: - Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited institution or equivalent education
- Minimum of four (4) years' professional public library experience, including a minimum of two (2) years in the area of expertise [Social Connections & Prescribing]
- 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
- Professional skills, including in-depth knowledge of special service area and analytical/research skills
- Experience and/or training in project management
- Proven leadership, interpersonal, communication, presentation and planning skills
- Proven coaching and training skills
- Proven ability to allocate work and direct, organize and motivate staff
- Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work cooperatively with staff at all levels
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and flexibility.
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