Regional Manager of Public Services

Career Opportunity

Regional Manager of Public Services – Central Okanagan

• Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 35 hours weekly)
• Location: Okanagan Regional Library Administration Centre (Kelowna BC)

About the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL)

The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is the 16th largest library in Canada, employing approximately 350 people, and serving over 400,000 residents in the Okanagan and Columbia Shuswap regions of British Columbia, through 30 locations and on-line services.

The Opportunity

This is a new position. The ORL currently has two Regional Managers of Public Services, one for the Northern branches and one for the Southern branches. This role adds a third Regional Manager for the new Central region, with the same job description and responsibilities. The position supports the Central branches and is based at the Administration Centre. Reporting to the Director of Public Services, the Regional Manager is responsible for the management and operation of the library branches in their service area. Working collaboratively with the Director of Public Services and the other Regional Managers of Public Services (North and South), this position oversees the implementation of the public facing services of the organization including programs, circulation, public use of facilities, and electronic services in the branches in their assigned area. The Regional Managers ensure that the management of the human, financial and material resources in their service area are in keeping with the mission, vision, and values of the ORL. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

A person of integrity and self-direction, the Regional Manager will be able to relate to employees and managers at all levels of the organization. Approachable, open, respectful, focused. The Regional Manager will bring strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, project management, and organizational skills to the challenges at hand.

Generally, the incumbents may exercise all powers necessary for effectively carrying out these responsibilities but are expected to consult with subject matter experts or Director of Public Services in key decisions, wherever possible.

Salary shall be determined commensurate with experience within a starting range of $102,952 to $128,690.  In addition, this position provides the successful candidate with competitive benefits, vacation, and pension arrangements.

Education

Master’s Degree of Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited library science program is preferred but a relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.

Related Experience

Minimum seven years’ experience in a public library or equivalent environment, including three years in supervisory or management positions.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with staff and to work in a team environment.
• Excellent human relations, human resources, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated fiscal responsibility including managing financial and material resources accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a large and complex public sector organization.
• Demonstrated ability to administer collective agreements.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Library related applications
• The primary work locations is at the ORL headquarters in Kelowna but the incumbent will be required to travel and use own vehicle.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s license

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity, we would like to hear from you! Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills can be applied to a library setting.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.