Job Summary
Are you an experienced leader who can effectively manage staff and engage with customers? Do you have knowledge and interest in public libraries and community services? If so, consider joining the Edmonton Public Library! We are seeking enthusiastic branch managers to serve at the historic Strathcona branch, the dynamic Calder branch, and the newly expanded and redesigned Heritage Valley branch.
The ideal candidate is an experienced manager with exceptional leadership skills. You motivate and inspire staff, provide top-notch customer service, lead projects, and build community connections. Diplomatic and collaborative, you foster respect and accountability. Your coaching and mentoring skills help your team develop and excel. You thrive on change, and those around you are swept up by your enthusiasm!
In these roles you will use your superb communication and to manage an EPL service point including budget, staffing, facility, collections, and services to best meet community needs. Familiar with library service trends and technologies, you foster a learning environment and develop staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
You are committed to upholding the Canadian Federation of Library Associations position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion. Working as a member of a system-wide team environment, you will make a real difference in people's lives every day.
EPL is currently hiring to the following vacancies and may use these postings to fill future branch manager positions. For specific information on the branch, qualifications and pay band, please refer to the individual postings available at www.epl.ca/careers.
- Manager, Calder Branch
- Manager, Strathcona Branch
- Manager, Heritage Valley Branch Heritage Valley Branch is scheduled to open summer 2025.
Note: Satisfactory background screening is required for these positions, which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.
About the branches:
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Who we are:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple – We share. We share stories, ideas and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. Great libraries shape great cities and Edmonton has a great library.