Executive Director – Chinook Regional Library System

Executive Director – Chinook Regional Library System

Location: Swift Current SK

Start Date: September 15, 2025

Description

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer and secretary to the board. He/she is accountable to the Chinook Regional Library Board and its Executive Committee and to provide vision, leadership and direction to the 31 branches and the 84 communities served by the Chinook Regional Library System.

The Chinook Regional Library Systems serves 48,000 residents in South-western Saskatchewan. Swift Current is located on the trans-Canada and is mid-way between Regina and Medicine Hat Alberta. We are less than 6 hours from Calgary and the Rockies. Housing is relatively affordable.

As the senior member of the Chinook Leadership Team, Executive Director will lead in the strategy development, planning, and decision-making needed to create community services, spaces, and technologies that inspire discovery, learning, and connection.

The Executive Director has the overall management responsibility for all library operations: human resources, strategic planning, service development and implementation, policy development and implementation, budget, financial management, union relations, community relations, information technology, marketing and promotions.

Essential skills for this role include advanced leadership and organizational skills, proven ability to build a team and provide staff development, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient technological skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a timely manner.

Previous leadership experience in the following areas is required: Operational and Fiduciary  Transparency, Strategic Planning, Administration, and Community Leadership.

An attractive compensation of $88,000 to $105,000  including a benefits package is offered, commensurate with experience.

Education and Experience:

• Master of Library Science degree from an accredited university program.
• Five to ten years’ experience in a senior management role, working with boards and building respectful and productive board relationships.
• Broad and current awareness of public libraries and issues affecting them.
• Effective experience working in the area of community development
• Strong public and media relations skills.