Job Description

As the Branch Head Librarian, you will have the exciting opportunity to manage a library and actively promote the services of Winnipeg Public Library for the City of Winnipeg As the Branch Head Librarian you will:

• Supervise the work of the Branch staff including training and evaluating their performance.
• Plan and schedule the work within the Branch.
• Provide information and reference services to adults and children.
• Participate in collection maintenance and development, ensuring proper processing and repair of materials and book sale as required.
• Participate in the preparation, delivery and/or promotion of library materials, and services such as regular story hours, Branch programs, displays, etc.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports.
• Make recommendations regarding the maintenance and physical appearance of the Branch.
• Handle contentious interpretations of library rules and regulations.
• Participate as a member of a group of colleagues in discussing and making recommendations regarding library procedures.
• Identify community needs and plan programs and collection development to meet those needs.
• Engage with the community to build Library awareness.
• Perform other duties consistent with the classification, as required.

Your education and qualifications include: 1. A Master of Library & Information Sciences (MLIS) degree from an institution accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). An MLIS degree obtained internationally through a formally accredited institution may also be considered.
2. Demonstrated ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
3. Thorough knowledge of library procedures and materials.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
5. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and staff.
6. Must possess a good general knowledge of literature and a variety of subject areas as well as knowledge of current affairs and trends.
7. Good planning and organizational skills.
8. Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that are applicable to the area of work.
9. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this
• position as directed.
• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.