Associate Supervisor

**POSITION**:Associate Supervisor (Comp. #2024-104; 2024-105)**

**LOCATION**: Various Library Locations

**EMPLOYMENT STATUS**: Permanent Part-time

North Branch Group (Comp. #2024-104): Up to 20 hours per week; 3 hours per week at the Tavistock Branch and the ability to pick up shifts at other north branch locations; or

South Branch Group (Comp. #2024-105): Up to 20 hours per week; Wednesday evenings from 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the Otterville Branch and the ability to pick up shifts at other south branch locations

**REPORTING TO**: Rural Community Librarian

**UNION AFFILIATION**: Non-Union

**WAGE RANGE**: $28.10/hr - $35.13/hr.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.

**POSITION** **SUMMARY**:
Under the supervision of the Community Librarian, the Associate Supervisor maintains the day-to-day operations of a library branch in the absence of the Branch Supervisor. The Associate Supervisor provides high level customer service, including instruction and promotion of library resources, readers’ advisory, programming and technology support for customers of all ages and backgrounds. This includes those that may be living with a disability, addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or have other complex needs. Associate Supervisors are not assigned to a particular branch library and are expected to be available to work on short notice.

All Oxford County Library (OCL) employees are responsible for supporting the Library’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Must be available to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

**QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS**:

- Post-secondary education in library studies or a related discipline is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills. Previous library experience considered an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as a customer service practice.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Advanced computer proficiency, including familiarity with and adaptability to the Microsoft Office Suite and new technologies, including the ability to learn library software, online platforms and databases.
- Ability to interact respectfully with a diverse population and community groups including those that may be living with a disability, addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or have other complex needs.
- Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams.
- Knowledge of relevant trends, legislation and regulations.

**POSTING DATE**:Thursday October 10, 2024**

**CLOSING DATE: Thursday October 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.55-$35.13 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person