Jobs

Posted 20 February 2010

Library Director
Trail & District Public Library

Deadline: 28 February

Reporting to the Library Board, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Library, including:

• Supervising and managing all staff
• Guiding the development of the Library’s automated system and internet access
• Helping to prepare the annual budget and maintaining financial control of the Library
• Dealing with reference and readers’ advisory queries from the public
• Promoting the Library and its services through programs and community outreach
• Acting as a liaison between the Library and other local and provincial library organizations
• Acting as a liaison between the City of Trail municipal staff and the Library
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures with the input of the Library Board

The successful candidate will have:

• A graduate degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university (or equivalent) and at least three years’ experience in a public library setting
• Demonstrated management and human resources skills
• Ability and experience working in a unionized environment
• Familiarity with a wide variety of library technology, including automated library systems, Macintosh and PC platforms, internet systems and website development
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with public relations, marketing and fundraising

The successful candidate can expect a salary commensurate with education and experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Please include salary expectations with application package.

The City of Trail is situated in the heart of the Kootenay Region of South-Eastern British Columbia.  The Kootenay area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and Trail is only minutes away from Red Mountain, home of the best powder skiing in British Columbia.  For further information about the Trail Library please visit our website at www.traillibrary.com and for more information on the Trail area, please visit www.trail.ca and www.southkootenay.com

Qualified applicants should forward their resumes, together with three work-related references, by February 28th to:

Jay Sharun
(250)-212-7529
Email: jsharun@westernindustrialrelations.ca