The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance – successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, white sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal – truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience.

The Port Colborne Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate as Library Services Manager. Reporting to the Library CEO, the Library Services Manager is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of library services as well as supporting the CEO with human resource management functions as guided by Library Board Policies and CEO’s approval. The Manager is responsible for draft scheduling, assigning, and directing library staff, assisting in staff performance development reviews and making recommendations to the CEO on matters related to library operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following sets out the principal functions of the position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements.

• Provide direct supervision, schedule and assign tasks to all staff members with respect to their duties per Library Board Policies, CEO approved directives and applicable Library Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
• Assist CEO in evaluating library staff performance and make recommendations to CEO, including any corrective, disciplinary, commendation measures necessary.
• Assist CEO in interviewing and selecting potential employees for vacant positions approved to be filled, per the Library’s Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
• Plan, develop and implement services related to corresponding areas of responsibility per Library Board Policies and CEO approved directives.
• Monitors and ensures the provision of prompt courteous service and a positive image of the Library to the public. Monitors and intervenes as necessary in unusual problems, conflicts and disputes with the patrons and the public.
• Oversees the provision of training of all staff in keeping with Library Board’s Policies, CEO approved training plans, budgetary constraints and general procedures.
• Verify timesheets to facilitate the provision of payroll.
• Prepare monthly statistics and reports as required.
• Assists with the maintenance of physical appearance of Library by advising the CEO of items that need attention.
• Attends meetings of LiNC (Libraries in Niagara Cooperative) as assigned.
• Coordinates with this group as necessary for items related to the Evergreen ILS (Integrated Library System)
• Liaise with other libraries and members of the profession and keep abreast of trends, techniques and standards in the delivery of public services in a public library setting.
• Takes responsibility for personal safety and health in the workplace and the safety and health of co-workers.
• General administrative duties related to the Library Board including meeting minutes, correspondence, etc. as required.
• Responsible for processing all of the CEO’s and Library Board’s correspondence, memoranda, and reports, both public and confidential, as well as the preparation of photocopies, collation of reports and mailings.
• Maintains office files such as library policies/procedures, work schedules, etc.
• Maintains records for all Library Board meetings.
• Attends all regular Library Board and Committee meetings, as appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential Board and Personnel information.
• Assists with issuing charitable donations receipts.
• May serve as acting CEO as required.
• Must work in compliance with the law and safe work practices and guidelines.
• Other duties consistent with job responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master of Library Sciences from an accredited post secondary institution.
• Five years related experience in library management an asset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of library administration and supervisory techniques.
• A familiarity with the range and scope of technologic devices and technology in libraries.

For more details, please see the Job Description here

This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of $91,418.60 - $106,943.20 for a 35 hour week, and comes with a comprehensive compensation package including Benefits and Omers Pension Plan.

To confidentially explore this exciting and challenging opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter quoting Competition #2024-81 by 4:00 pm, on December 13, 2024:

66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8
Email: hr@portcolborne.ca

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.