Co-ordinator, Program and Research

Co-ordinator, Program and Research

Community Services department

Orangeville Public Library

(full-time position, 35 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and just moments away from the natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (Town) offers an excellent combination of location, small-town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within Dufferin County.

Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a values-based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees’ success. Our values of respect, integrity, team and excellence (RITE) aren’t just words, they’re what we live by every day. They guide how we work together, do what is “RITE”, make decisions and support each other. These values form the foundation of our workplace culture, helping us grow stronger as a team and better serve our community. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

Position description

The Town has an opportunity available for the position of Co-ordinator, Program and Research. This position is responsible for co-ordinating, planning and enabling the execution of Library programming that is educational, entertaining and enriching for community members.

Job duties

• Assisting with and co-ordinating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of literacy and leisure public programs for all age groups and abilities across Children, School‑Age & Outreach, Teen/Youth, Adult/Book Clubs and Makerspace portfolios; building and publishing program calendars; managing room bookings, equipment/supplies or kit readiness, budget tracking, registration caps and waitlists; creating and co-ordinating with Public Services to support staffing coverage; and organizing events within the department to ensure timely, consistent delivery.
• Implementing attendance, demographic reach and satisfaction data collection; assisting in the collection of statistics and preparing data for presentation; contributing to data dashboards with Key Performance Indicators for research purposes and providing research support; tracking outcomes and making recommendations; and seeking, recommending and supporting grant funding, award submissions and program opportunities to enhance current offerings.
• Ensuring program materials and processes meet AODA accessibility requirements, Town/Library policies and inclusive practices; co-ordinating privacy-compliant registration and photo/video consent processes in alignment with MFIPPA and records retention schedules; and maintaining program safety procedures.
• Seeking opportunities for collaboration between Town divisions and community organizations to propose accessible literacy and community program options supporting health, wellness and learning; co-ordinating library outreach (school tours, community group visits, community events); and developing various partnerships to accomplish Library goals and broader community needs.
• Drafting program descriptions and promotional copy for website, social media and program guides; collaborating with staff to promote library services via social media; inputting event information into the online website calendar; and based on community and market trends, designing engaging social media campaigns.
• Conducting and/or facilitating programs to support delivery needs, coaching other staff and volunteers as assigned; providing tech support to facilitators and audience/partners as appropriate; maintaining program supply kits and AV checklists; and providing technical support for program delivery in collaboration with the Makerspace Specialist where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College diploma specializing in Library Techniques or Community Development, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience including facilitating, conducting and/or co-ordinating programs/meetings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to work as part of a team, and independently; strong computer skills including Microsoft Office; familiarity with data tools and event registration platforms; excellent customer service skills; and the ability to run programs and facilitate public meetings.
• Knowledge of AODA/IASR accessibility, inclusive design and MFIPPA/privacy considerations.
• Valid Class G driver’s license.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Salary range: $71,831.94 to $84,033.04, Band 8 on the Town’s 2026 pay grid plus a comprehensive benefits package.