Business Administrator Fort Erie , ON

Description

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting smooth operations? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, and where you can make a real difference in how things run? If so, we want to hear from you! The Fort Erie Public Library is looking for a Business Administrator to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity for a proactive individual to play a key role in overseeing the library’s business operations, providing essential support to our Chief Executive Officer, and helping maintain an efficient, positive, and inclusive work environment. If you’re ready to contribute your expertise in administration, human resources, and organizational management, this position might be the perfect fit for you!

Position Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Business Administrator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of the library’s business operations and provides critical administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and the Library Board.

This position is responsible for maintaining the Library’s Administrative and Human Resources files in accordance with recognized records management principles, practice and legislative requirements. The Business Administrator performs the key organizational functions in the recruitment and hiring of library staff, contract staff and contract workers and participates in staff orientation, training, staff development and performance appraisals.

The Business Administrator performs the key organizational functions of Health and Safety Officer and Access and Privacy Compliance Officer and assists the CEO in budget forecasting, preparation and monitoring the budget throughout the year.

The salary for this position starts at $89,884, plus benefits and pension.

To be successful, the Business Administrator will have:

• A diploma from a post secondary institution related to Business/Public Administration and Accounting, or an MLIS, or a Library Technician diploma combined with significant business administration.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in an administration/management capacity
• Current working knowledge of human resource administration in a unionized setting.
• Proven organizational, budgeting and project management skills.
• Superior computer skills and ability to operate a wide variety of office related computerized hardware and software, including cloud-based systems.
• Understanding of the operations of a public library is desirable.
• Superior professional minute-taking skills, business and board meeting protocols and preparation of agendas.
• Strong financial management skills and sound knowledge of financial management software.

The Fort Erie Public Library only accepts electronic applications and does not process paper submissions. We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

At the Fort Erie Public Library, we are committed to fostering a workforce

that reflects the diverse community we serve. We strive to maintain an inclusive, anti-racist, and equitable workplace that promotes diversity, accessibility, and mutual respect. We encourage individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, as well as individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual identities and expressions, to apply. Refer to the Fort Erie Public Library's website www.fepl.ca for full job description.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to careers@fepl.ca. The review of applications will begin on December 11, 2024, and this posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Compensation

$89,884

Closes: 11 December, 2024