Associate Director, Central Library And Public Service

Requisition ID: 
40244
Company: Vancouver Public Library
Worksite:  Central Library
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Central Library and Public Service, the incumbent is responsible for oversight and strategy development in the areas of circulation services and accessible services. The incumbent is responsible for meeting the Board’s strategic goals related to accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the assigned areas. Additionally, the incumbent manages and supervises the work of the Health and Wellness Consultant and sets the direction and priorities for the staff wellness framework.
The position serves as a member of the management team, works to advance the Boards’ strategic priorities by developing aligned strategies to position VPL to reach the Boards’ goals and serves as the designate for the Director, Central Library and Public Service for select projects and initiatives, and acts in the absence of the Director. The position is the delegated Records Officer.
The incumbent works to identify and reduce barriers system wide for VPL’s services and implements or develops business cases for accessibility enhancements and ensures system wide compliance and alignment with VPL’s accessibility plan. Additionally, Identifies and reduces barriers to make systemic changes to achieve a consistent public system wide approach to reducing barriers to Public Service to ensure alignment and service coherence at VPL’s 21 locations, embed EDI principles in service design, and provide system wide expertise in demonstrating the principles of EDI, and supports Public Service managers to build strategies and initiatives that meet the goals of VPL’s EDI action plan.
Responsible for the management of the Central Library’s Circulation Services Department and the Central Library’s Accessible Services Department, including the development of policies, and procedures and service standards in both service areas.  Ensures compliance with policies and procedures and oversees the development of tools to support service consistency and create a common patron experience across VPL’s 21 locations.
Job Requirements:
Education/Qualifications:
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-Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences, preferably from an ALA accredited program.
-Courses and professional development in management studies
Experience:
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-Five years’ recent relevant experience in supervisory roles, including a minimum of three years’ experience in an exempt management position
-Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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-Thorough knowledge of current trends and industry best practices in areas of responsibility.
-Demonstrated leadership behaviors and actions consistent with library’s mission, vision, and values
-Demonstrated ability in maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, that advances the library’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and equity, diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion.
-Current knowledge of library service, administration and management.
-Strong commitment to serving clients; open, pragmatic and responsive to clients and community.
-Demonstrated ability to manage the delivery of library services and to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
-Demonstrated record of achieving strategic outcomes in a timely manner.
-Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and thrive in a collaborative environment
-Strong project and change management skills
-Demonstrated level of professionalism and confidentiality with strong ethics.
-Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
-Excellent conflict management and problem solving skills; demonstrated business negotiation skills.
-Knowledge of financial management methods including program costing, budget forecasting and monitoring of expenses.
-Strong Public Service orientation and demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion issues and Public libraries.
-Experience managing facilities projects.
-Understanding of the principles of privacy and records management.
-Proficient with programs including Microsoft Office, library technology such as integrated library systems and Public interfaces.
 
Affiliation:
Exempt
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary: $116,696 to $153,560 per year 
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice
Closing date: Monday, February 5th, 2024 at 11:59pm
While the Library thanks you in advance, only those candidates being considered will be contacted.
Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.  We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities.  Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.
Applicants must be prepared to work at any location in the VPL system.  As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
 
The Vancouver Public Library's COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the Library deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.