2026-68e

Manager, Branches and Collections

Full-time, permanent, non-union

Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is a progressive, innovative, sixteen branch library system with a mission to build and support community by creating inclusive spaces, services and collections that advance literacies and invite people to innovate, learn, explore, and connect. KFPL enjoys remarkable support from the public and community groups in the City of Kingston and the County of Frontenac. It is within this context that the organization is seeking to recruit a Manager, Branches and Collections.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Public Services, the Manager, Branches and Collections brings a passion for public service and experience as a leader committed to the vision and values of public libraries.

Understanding the unique needs of patrons from rural to urban, the Manager will work collaboratively with the Manager, Programming and Outreach to ensure that patrons receive the best customer service experience, in the branch, in the community and virtually.

The Manager will shape the nature and quality of customer service offered in all sixteen branches of KFPL using their professional judgment in the organization and administration of branch operations, and by using evidence-based approaches to the implementation of service changes and improvements. The Manager brings with them experience as an early adopter of new technologies that support and enhance the customer experience.

Leading a team of Branch Supervisors, the Manager will create an environment which fosters and develops effective working relationships, high performance and innovation. Staff will look to the Manager for leadership, mentorship and support.

The Manager will ensure that KFPL provides a dynamic collection of materials, available in a variety of formats to serve the needs and support the interests of all members of the KFPL community. Leading the Collections Librarian and Technical Services team, the Manager brings the experience of skillfully applying analytics tools, streamlined processes and the ability to leverage the knowledge of the collections team to bring collections into the spotlight.

Working with the Manager, Facilities, the Manager, Branches and Collections will ensure that the physical environments for patrons across all branches are welcoming and accessible to all.

As a member of the management team, the Manager will coordinate and collaborate with fellow KFPL managers on projects and branch initiatives.

As a leader, the Manager will represent KFPL in appropriate community and professional organizations able to effectively communicate policies, programs and services to external groups.

The Manager is committed to undertaking ongoing professional development to maintain a broad and in-depth knowledge of current library practices, trends, standards, public services, and related professional issues.

Who We Are

The Kingston Frontenac Public Library acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional territories of the Algonquin, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat and is home to Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, one of ten communities that make up the Algonquins of Ontario. We acknowledge the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and recognize that our region is home to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit from across Turtle Island, as well as Indigenous Peoples from other areas of the world.

The Library is committed to diversity in employment opportunities and welcomes employment applicants from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

About Kingston and Frontenac County

Kingston with its unique heritage and character is a major population centre of eastern Ontario. Located on Lake Ontario it is a 2-hour drive from Ottawa and a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto and Montreal. It is home to Queen's University, St. Lawrence College and the Royal Military College. Culture and the arts abound, along with fabulous shopping, dining and outdoor recreational experiences. Kingston offers the quality of life of a smaller community with the amenities of a major centre. The County of Frontenac offers an exceptional quality of life and residents enjoy the advantages of a rural lifestyle, living, working and travelling in one of the most beautiful parts of Ontario. The County of Frontenac covers a large geographical area and KFPL has eleven branches in the County to serve residents and the many cottagers that reside in the County.

Learn more about living in Kingston here: https://www.possiblemadehere.org/live/daily-life/ and the County of Frontenac here: https://www.frontenaccounty.ca/en/living/living.aspx

The Successful Candidate

As an ideal candidate, you will bring the following:

• MLS from an accredited library school.
• Minimum of four years professional and demonstrated leadership experience relevant to the position. Experience in a unionized public library environment.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, to establish priorities, think creatively, implement new ideas, and manage change.
• Excellent interpersonal, de-escalation and communications skills.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage an operational budget.

Applicants must hold a valid Class G driver’s licence and be able to use their own vehicle in the performance of duties.

Compensation

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered including salary commensurate with qualifications and experience ($98,498 - $110,929), and a comprehensive benefits package.

Existing vacancy?   ☒ Yes    ☐ No

Conditions of Employment

The successful candidate, to whom an employment offer has been made, shall be required to provide a current Criminal Record Check (CRC), including vulnerable sector, at their own expense.