Manager, Youth Programs

Job Number:  J0525-0275

Posting Date: May 30, 2025

Closing Date: June 20, 2025

Job Title: Manager, Youth Programs

Branch/Department: Toronto Reference Library

Division: Service Development & Innovation

Specific Position Information: Temporary Full Time (For approximately eighteen (18) months)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

# of Open Positions: 1

ABOUT TPL
Toronto Public Library (TPL) is North America’s biggest and busiest urban public library system. The library’s 2,300 employees empower Torontonians to thrive in the digital age and knowledge economy through easy access to technology, lifelong learning, and diverse cultural and leisure experiences, where, when and how our customers need us.
We are looking for public sector leaders who can be change agents and collaborators to help us support the ongoing transformation of these important services and build organizational capacity for innovation.

JOB SUMMARY: 
Under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Youth Services, and as a member of the Service Development & Innovation management team, the Manager, Youth Programs will lead the planning, development and promotion of programming focused on social health and wellness for teenagers and their families across all Toronto Public Library locations to ensure a consistent, high quality experience for customers. This includes the development of strategic partnerships for programs and services, management of program proposals from external performers, coordination of key program campaigns, oversight of grant-funded programs as well as monitoring and evaluating youth programming to meet system-wide standards for quality and equity of access.

DUTIES: 

• Manages the daily operations and services of departments or branches
• Effectively communicates policies, programs and services to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures the achievement of goals and objectives for the area of responsibility
• Recommends annual budget allocations and maintains budget control
• Assumes responsibility for the department or area in the absence of the Senior Manager, Youth Services
• Hires new staff, transfers, promotes, approves wage increases and confirms performance evaluations
• Disciplines, terminates, participates in grievance procedures and administers collective agreements as required
• Manages training, development and supervision of all levels of staff in the area of responsibility
• Represents the Library in appropriate community and professional organizations
• Designs, manages and monitors performance measures for the area of responsibility
• Plans and manages the annual delivery of programs, events, displays and exhibits appropriate to the designated community
• Contributes to service development and delivery through leadership in system committees or projects
• Ensures safe and welcoming facilities and environments

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Post graduate university degree in library or information science from an accredited program, or a recognized library degree equivalent
• Experience in managing a team of professional and support staff, preferably in the area of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and collaborative work approaches
• Committed to providing efficient, responsive and innovative service to clients
• Demonstrated capacity for problem solving, results orientation and creativity
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Superior facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of developments in library field and relevant legislation
• Proven ability in managing change

Salary: $103,431 - $141,247 (2025 Rate, Grade 7)

ACCOMMODATION:
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Toronto Public Library (TPL) will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Toronto Public Library (TPL) reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.