Job Number:
J0825-0191
Posting Date:
August 21, 2025
Closing Date:
August 29, 2025
Job Title:
Assistant Branch Head
Branch/Department:
Maria A. Shchuka
Division:
Branch Operations & Customer Experience
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

of Open Positions:

1
Work Schedule (Week1):
Monday: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday: 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Sunday: Off
Work Schedule (Week2):
Monday: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Tuesday: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday: 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday: Off
Sunday: Off
Salary:
$89,307.40 - $100,919.00/Year
SPECIFIC POSITION INFORMATION: The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

JOB SUMMARY

Under direction of the designated supervisor, assists with administering the delivery of public library service in a large branch or department in accordance with system service plans and performance measures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited institution or equivalent education
• Minimum of three (3) professional years public library experience, including a minimum of two (2) years with leadership responsibility
• Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service
• Proven ability to lead and to supervise staff
• Proven ability to plan and organize work and to solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Professional skills including customer service and collections
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Under direction of the designated supervisor, this position is responsible for:

Leadership Functions:

• participating in area management as an area team member to coordinate service delivery, resource allocation and scheduling
• assisting in the operation of a large branch or department and implementation of annual or long term objectives as defined by/in accordance with system and area service plans
• circulation, information, programming and marketing functions in the branch or department
• assisting in establishing branch or department priorities and objectives in accordance with system and area service plans and objectives
• participating in the implementation and evaluation of programs and services in a branch or department to ensure they meet customer needs, are cost effective and support the strategic agenda
• monitoring and reporting on customer needs related to collections
• directing staff including setting performance standards, providing verbal input to performance appraisals, hiring pages and/or volunteers
• assists with the implementation of the health and safety program and the security plan
• representing the library to the customer and responding to customer concerns
• merchandising collections
• ensuring that staff are informed of plans, projects and procedures and ensuring that staff input and concerns are communicated effectively
• ensuring accurate and timely records are maintained according to system requirements
• participating in implementing training programs

Service Functions:

• participating in branch/department and system collection development (recommending selection and weeding)
• providing information services and participating in the development of information tools at the system level
• participating in community outreach planning
• conducting and evaluating individual programs and events