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Position:  Branch Services Librarian 
Competition number:    #2024-119
Location:  Tavistock Library Branch
Employment Status:  Permanent Full-Time
Reporting to:  CEO/Chief Librarian
Union affiliation:  Non-Union 
Wage range:

 $40.87/hr - $51.09/hr ($74,383.40 - $92,983.80) annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the CEO/Chief Librarian, coordinates and facilitates the daily operations of a Resource Branch or multiple Regional and Village branches within Oxford County Library. As part of the Librarian Team, supports the effective and efficient delivery of library services to the community and surrounding area for customers of all ages and backgrounds. This includes working with those that may be living with a disability, addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or have other complex needs. The Branch Services Librarian assists the CEO/Chief Librarian with policy and procedure development, special projects and works within the community for the development of the Oxford County Library. All Oxford County Library (OCL) employees are responsible for supporting the Library’s Mission, Vision and Values.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of graduate level education in Library and Information Science from an ALA-Accredited institution.
  • Demonstrated progressive experience working in a public library setting. Supervisory experience considered an asset. 
  • Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, lead and empower teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver programs, services and outcomes.
  • Ability to interact respectfully with a variety of community member and groups, including those that may be living with a disability, addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or have other complex needs.
  • Demonstrated skills with relevant library and business applications including, but not limited to; integrated library systems, maker space technologies, and social media platforms.
  • Knowledge of personnel management and public library management, including relevant legislation.
  • Experience with collection development and/or management.
  • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license required. Must be able to travel to multiple locations.

Please note that all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. If you are asked to move forward in the recruitment process, any questions or concerns regarding this requirement can be asked at that time.

Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email.

Posting Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
Closing Date: Monday, January 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

TO APPLY

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. We do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role.

You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.