Assistant Branch Head

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Toronto Public Library Full time

**SPECIFIC POSITION INFORMATION**: The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

35 hours per week. Evenings and Saturdays required.

Plus seven [7] variable hours.

**JOB SUMMARY**
Under direction of the designated supervisor, assists with administering the delivery of public library service in a large branch or department in accordance with system service plans and performance measures.

**DUTIES**:
Under direction of the designated supervisor, this position is responsible for:
Leadership Functions:

- participating in area management as an area team member to coordinate service delivery, resource allocation and scheduling
- assisting in the operation of a large branch or department and implementation of annual or long term objectives as defined by/in accordance with system and area service plans
- circulation, information, programming and marketing functions in the branch or department
- assisting in establishing branch or department priorities and objectives in accordance with system and area service plans and objectives
- participating in the implementation and evaluation of programs and services in a branch or department to ensure they meet customer needs, are cost effective and support the strategic agenda
- monitoring and reporting on customer needs related to collections
- directing staff including setting performance standards, providing verbal input to performance appraisals, hiring pages and/or volunteers
- assists with the implementation of the health and safety program and the security plan
- representing the library to the customer and responding to customer concerns
- merchandising collections
- ensuring that staff are informed of plans, projects and procedures and ensuring that staff input and concerns are communicated effectively
- ensuring accurate and timely records are maintained according to system requirements
- participating in implementing training programs

Service Functions:

- participating in branch/department and system collection development (recommending selection and weeding)
- providing information services and participating in the development of information tools at the system level
- participating in community outreach planning
- conducting and evaluating individual programs and events

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited institution or equivalent education
- Minimum of three (3) professional years public library experience, including a minimum of two (2) years with leadership responsibility
- Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service
- Proven ability to lead and to supervise staff
- Proven ability to plan and organize work and to solve problems
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Professional skills including customer service and collections

ACCOMMODATION:
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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