Director - Library and Community Events

4 weeks ago


Montréal QC, Canada Ville de Westmount • City of Westmount Full time

Full-time contract to replace maternity leave until September 2025PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONReporting to the Director – Culture, Sports, Recreation and Social Development, the Director - Library and Community Events plans, organizes, manages and verifies the administrative and operational activities related to the library and cultural and community activities. He/she must provide citizens with adequate and quality services while ensuring the best possible cost/efficiency ratio.In this context, the incumbent must analyze and evaluate the activities of the library and cultural and community events so that they can continue to evolve both intellectually and technologically in accordance with the orientations and policies of the city. He/she participates in the identification of local issues, the definition of orientations and the implementation of best practices. Responsible for the development and implementation of policies, programs, standards and development plans for library, cultural and community events, and for interacting with colleagues in the same environment and in government agencies to maintain productive relationships and to be aware of new practices.He/she is also responsible for the preparation and control of the annual operating budget, including the evaluation of costs and effectiveness of services offered, and the management of human, financial, material, and information technology resources of the department. MAIN RESPONSABILITIESPlan, organize, manage and verify the conduct of the operational activities of the department and ensure that they meet the needs of the citizens and comply with the decisions of City Council;Evaluates hiring needs (permanent, students, volunteers, etc.), analyzes applications, conducts interviews, recommends the assignment of specialized personnel, participates in the coaching, sees to the training of its employees and volunteers if necessary and submits appropriate recommendations. Suggests and prepares succession plans;Manages the human, financial, material, and information technology resources of his/her department in accordance with the rules, standards, regulations and collective agreements in effect; Prepares the department's annual budget, monitors the costs of activities, performs the necessary follow-up and submits explanatory information on any variances noted; Monitors the quality of services offered to citizens, ensures that they meet the needs and high standards of customer service, documentation, technology and human resources;Analyzes and evaluates library, cultural and community activities and prepares and coordinates the necessary development plan in accordance with established guidelines;Interacts with representatives of other municipalities, government agencies and other institutions to exchange information on library, cultural and community issues.QUALIFICATION AND JOB PROFILEEducation, Qualifications and ExperienceMaster’s degree in Library or Information Studies.Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience allowing the incumbent to become familiar with the responsibilities of the position such as :Management of activities related to the operations and functioning of the department.Essential KnowledgeOf documentation sciences and techniques, issues and trends;Of the municipal library community;Of both languages (French and English) spoken and written.Abilities and SkillManage and mobilize work teams;Manage technological and social changeResolve conflicts and problems;Good judgment;Analytical and synthesis skills;To argue and convince stakeholders;Have a developed sense of leadership;Ability to manage change;Control and advice;Interpersonal skills;Broad vision and strategic thinking.Salary scale : $113 571 to $141 964



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