University Librarian - Competition ID : 4413

University Librarian - Competition ID : 4413

• Competition ID : 4413
• Internal Closing Date : Open Until Filled
• External Closing Date : Open Until Filled
• # of Openings : 1
• Salary Information : 15 – Administrative Salary Grid - $122,418 to $187,707
• Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
• Workplace Type : Hybrid
• Travel Frequency : Frequent travel between campuses is required.
• Employee Group : Administration / Management

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future!

The Opportunity

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is seeking a strategic and visionary University Librarian to lead Library Services in advancing the University’s academic mission. Reporting to the Provost & Vice-President Academic, this role provides leadership in academic planning, resource management, and service development, ensuring that library programs and operations align with evolving institutional priorities and the changing needs of students and faculty.

As the senior leader for the Library, you will champion both the Library’s diverse user community and the employees who support them. You will bring a forward‑looking understanding of emerging trends in higher education and academic libraries, and you will foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performance culture while shaping a clear and compelling vision for the Library’s future.

As University Librarian, You Will

What You Bring

You are an experienced and strategic library leader with deep knowledge of academic library operations, emerging trends in information and library technologies, and the evolving landscape of higher education. You bring a collaborative, inclusive leadership style, strong decision-making abilities, and a proven record of managing people, budgets, facilities, and organizational change within complex environments. Your communication skills, relationship-building approach, and commitment to equitable and innovative practices enable you to inspire teams and advance the Library’s vision.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

The Location

KPU is a multi‑campus institution. The Library Services offices are located on the Surrey campus, however, frequent travel between campuses will be required.

Application Process

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document via KPU’s Career Centre. Resume review will be conducted on January 5, 2026; however, the competition will remain open until filled.

For inquiries or recommendations related to this position, please contact :

Evita Gandhi

Interim Talent Acquisition Specialist

Email : evita.gandhi@kpu.ca

Salary Information

The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.

Note : Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time.

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top‑up, sick leave, long‑term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, in‑house training & development, inter‑campus transportation, and more!

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S / LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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