Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) serves approximately 410,000 people on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Central Mainland Coast through 38 branch libraries and a Virtual Branch, with a staff of over 300 employees. We currently have the following opportunity based in Nanaimo:
Library Manager
Under the guidance of the Director of Library Services your representative duties will include the following areas of responsibility:
- operation of the Nanaimo North branch including library services, staff, customer relations, collection, furnishings and equipment, appearance and safety of the facility, plus the branch’s profile in the community.
The successful candidate will possess the following management skills:
- Superior communication capabilities and leadership skills.
- Able to lead projects, build community connections, motivate staff, and model excellent customer service.
- Oversee the effective and efficient coordination of projects.
- Capable of working and collaborating in all capacities of a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience and capabilities in the maintenance of branch collection(s).
- Committed to establishing an environment of respect and accountability.
- Motivates creative contributions from others. With proven ability to coach and mentor staff allowing them to develop and excel.
Requirements include completion of an ALA graduate degree in librarianship and information studies: two (2) years (full time) relevant library/supervisory experience in a public service setting; completion of workshops/seminars and/or demonstrated skills and knowledge in the areas of library services, facilitating, training; leadership, team building, supervision, customer service, communication and conflict resolution.
For a complete job description visit: www.virl.bc.ca.
This is a 35 hour per week BCGEU position with a comprehensive salary. Please submit your resume in confidence by February 17, 2012 to:
Job Posting: GEU2012-004
Human Resource Officer
Vancouver Island Regional Library
PO Box 3333, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 5N3
Fax: (250) 729-2330
Email: hr@virl.bc.ca (refer to Job Posting #GEU2012-004 in the subject line)
We thank all applicants but will only contact those scheduled for an interview.