Job Summary
Job Opportunity: Library Director, Westlock Intermunicipal Libraries
Location: 1-10007-100 Ave, Westlock, AB T7P 2H5
Application Deadline: Monday, May 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Location: Westlock, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: Full-Time: $75,000/year (probationary), health benefits after 3 months or Part-Time: $48.50-$61.25/hour (based on experience and negotiated workload)
Westlock Intermunicipal Libraries (WIL) is seeking a professional and dynamic Library Director to lead our library system serving the Town of Westlock, Westlock County, and the Village of Clyde. With three locations and a service population of 13,000, WIL is a proud member of the Yellowhead Regional Library and supported by a dedicated volunteer society. To learn more about Westlock Libraries, visit westlocklibrary.ca.
This position offers flexibility—whether you're seeking full-time leadership or part-time, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update organizational policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
- Develop annual budgets for Board approval and oversee monthly expenditures.
- Liaise with community and library-related organizations.
- Recruit, develop, support, and rationalize staff consistent with organizational policies.
- Oversee the selection/de-selection, circulation, use and sharing of all library collections.
- Manage the practices related to membership within the YRL and TRAC systems.
- Ensure the maintenance of all library services and facilities.
- Ensure the promotion of a safe workplace, the security of staff and patrons and adherence to health, safety, and all other personal and privacy regulations.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Master of Library and Information Studies.
- Progressive management and leadership experience in a public library setting.
- Strong communication, financial and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of public library governance and systems.
- Sound understanding and working knowledge of policy governance, library principles, basic accounting, fiduciary and leadership and management skills.
- Valid driver’s licence and own transportation.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Leadership and Fiscal Acuity
- Community Engagement and Customer-service focussed
- Team Building and Staff Development