Manager, Innovation

JOB SUMMARY: 
Reporting to the Manager, Innovation, Learning, and Service Planning this position oversees a portfolio that includes leadership of programs and services delivered in Digital Innovation Hubs, Pop-Up Learning Labs and the Fabrication Studio as well as staff innovation leadership. Responsibilities include development and oversight of programs and services using an equity lens, partnership development, chairing system-wide service committees, the Innovation Council, and leading a team of 3 permanent full time staff and additional grant or donation-funded project staff.

STATUS: Temporary Full-Time

DUTIES: 
The Manager will:

• Manage the daily operations and services of departments or branches;
• Effectively communicate policies, programs and services to internal and external stakeholders;
• Ensure the achievement of goals and objectives for the area of responsibility;
• Recommend annual budget allocations and maintain budget control;
• Assume responsibility for the department or area in the absence of the Manager;
• Hire new staff, transfer, promote, approve wage increases and confirm performance evaluations;
• Discipline, terminate, participate in grievance procedures and administer collective agreements as required;
• Manage training, development and supervision of all levels of staff in the area of responsibility;
• Represent the Library in appropriate community and professional organizations;
• Design, manage and monitor performance measures for the area of responsibility;
• Plan and manage the annual delivery of programs, events, displays and exhibits appropriate to the designated community;
• Contribute to service development and delivery through leadership in system committees or projects; and
• Ensure safe and welcoming facilities and environments.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Post graduate university degree in library, archival or information science from an accredited program, or a recognized professional equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in leading digital literacy and/or learning initiatives and in successful partnership development to provide library services
• Experience in managing a team of professional and support staff, preferably in the area of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and collaborative work approaches
• Committed to providing efficient, responsive and innovative service to clients
• Demonstrated capacity for problem solving, results orientation and creativity
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Superior facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of developments in library field and relevant legislation
• Proven ability in managing change and experience and training in project management as asset.

SALARY:  $102,155 to $135,815 per annum (Wage Grade 7, 2024 Rates)

Upon request, accommodation will be provided through all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process and require accommodations for the assessment, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably possible.

TPL invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.