Academic Board Member

2 months ago


Guelph, Ontario, Canada Wardanduptigrove Full time
Chief Executive Officer - Guelph Public Library

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guelph Public Library. As the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the library and driving its mission to foster vibrant communities through education, literacy, and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership to the library, ensuring the ongoing development, delivery, and sustainability of an integrated, community-responsive public library system.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with the Library Board to develop strategic plans, facilitate concise and accurate communication of the library's vision and organizational goals, and build relationships with stakeholders, including the general public, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Financial Management: Maintain overall financial responsibility for the library system, including compensation programs, and establish, evaluate, and monitor cost and risk control procedures.
  • Governance and Board Relations: Communicate timely and relevant information to the Library Board of Directors, provide leadership and guidance, and ensure the effective implementation of Board policies and decisions.
  • Community Engagement: Develop and sustain relationships with major donors, cultivate a healthy working relationship with Friends of the Guelph Public Library and/or Library Foundation, and promote the library's role in the community through collaboration with municipal staff and City Council.
Requirements:
  • Education: Master's Degree in Library Science or related field, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with significant experience working in the public sector.
  • Experience: Minimum of ten years' related work experience, preferably in senior management roles within public libraries or similar organizations, with experience guiding and facilitating individuals and groups towards a vision while maintaining cohesiveness, motivation, commitment, and effectiveness.
  • Skills: Progressive understanding of the library and its value to the community, ability to cultivate relationships both internal and external, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to excellence and community engagement. Please submit your application in confidence to Leah Frizzle, Ward and Uptigrove HR Solutions, by September 17, 2024. Please quote "Chief Executive Officer – Guelph Public Library" in the subject line.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, folks with disabilities, people with lived experience of homelessness, POC, and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.


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