Area Librarian / Branch Manager

The Cariboo Regional District is seeking an experienced individual to fill the full-time position of Area Librarian/Branch Manager for the 100 Mile House Branch Library. The Regional District is a mostly rural area known for its agreeable climate affordable housing and a vast array of outdoor recreational opportunities. The Library System includes 15 branches, 12 in small rural communities and three in the urban areas of Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House.

SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Manager of Library Services, the Area Librarian/Branch Manager is responsible for managing the operation of the 100 Mile House Branch of the Cariboo Regional District Library system. Those responsibilities include supervising/training 8-10 staff, maintaining the library’s physical collection, selecting materials for acquisition, determining equipment/building maintenance needs, coordinating public programming, compiling statistics, preparing reports and responding to advanced reference queries. This position also provides advice and support to several rural branches in the area and works closely with Library Managers from other branches to help plan and innovate library services that address community needs. Travel by car to rural branches and to various locations throughout the Region to attend meetings is required.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited library program.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a public library setting, including at least 2 years of leadership, supervisory and management experience is preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation including a knowledge of best practices related to public service.
• Ability to lead and empower employees to deliver effective, high-quality library services.
• Ability to effectively manage and lead change.
• Ability to communicate effectively using superior written and verbal skills.
• Considerable knowledge of collection development and management.
• An in-depth knowledge of integrated library systems, subscription databases, social media applications and the wide variety of technology used by patrons to access library services.
• Strong organizational skills, a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff and to deal pleasantly and tactfully with the public.
• Experience supervising in a unionized environment would be an asset.

SALARY: This full-time exempt position offers a competitive benefits package and a salary range of $92,211 - $98,779 based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

WORK SITE LOCATION: The successful candidate will operate out of the Cariboo Regional District 100 Mile House Branch Library located at 449 South Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC. The position requires some travel throughout the Cariboo Regional District for meetings and training. Applicants must maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license.