Executive Director Employer : South Interlake Regional Library Board of Directors Location : Stonewall Application Deadline : December 31, 2025
Job Description : Job Description
Reporting to South Interlake Regional Library Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all library operations and services in accordance with policies established by the Board. The ED advises the Board, serves as Secretary to the Board, and acts as the Board’s representative to the public, professional associations, funders and government agencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy and Planning
- Carries out Board policies and
- Advises the Board on matters of
- Develops procedures for the implementation of Board policies and
- Reviews existing policies and recommends changes or additions to meet the goals and objectives of the library and that of the community for library services and
Human Resources
Recruits, hires, trains, manages, and evaluates staff within approvedOversees the development and implementation of effective practices for volunteer recruitment, training, andHold responsibility for all operations, including compliance with relevant legislation and organization policies and proceduresPlans, organizes, directs, and evaluates library staffing, and services to ensure the effective and efficient operation of theOversees organizationalFinance
Performs the financial administration of the library to ensure cost-effectiveness of services and operations within the approvedPrepares and administers the annual operating and capital budgets of theSearches for, applies for, and administersOversees the bookkeeperOversees payroll including ROAs and T4’s.Oversees the issuance of charitable taxOversees the administration of the Municipal Employees Benefits Program and ensures all deductions are calculated properly for monthlyFamiliarity working with accounting and payroll software (e.g. QuickBooks, Dayforce).Completes library bookkeeping asAdvocacy
Acts as the professional face for theDevelops and maintains an effective public relations program to inform the public about the library and its services using a variety ofDevelops relationships with key externalResponds to patrons’ suggestions, problems, andReports regularly to the Board, government officials, and the generalOther
Oversees the operation and maintenance of the library’s physical facilities and capitalProvides administrative services to the Board asActs as a liaison with the Public Libraries Services Branch and other professionalKeeps abreast of technological changes and new developments in publicOther duties asDIRECT REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Library
Supervises all Branch Librarians, Technical Services / Administrative Assistant and any applicable office staff. May be responsible for supervising volunteers or additional staff on certainHOURS OF WORK
The Director will work a 35-hour week with hours generally being 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm. Monday through Friday, with one hour off for lunch. The Director attends all Board and Committee meetings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of leadership and management
Demonstrated experience in financials, budgeting and human resourceA post-secondary degree in Library Science, Business Administration or equivalent experience is anHas an enthusiasm and an appreciation of reading and literacy. An understanding of how libraries and their systems function would be considered anSatisfactory employmentSKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams,
Exemplary leadership skills including building and motivating aExperienced with strategic planning and operationalization of strategic plans.Critical thinking, decision making and problem-solvingStrong planning and time managementDemonstrated self-start ability to work independently and as a member of aMust be able to exercise initiative and independent judgement in determining workExcellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to professionally communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff, stakeholders, outside organizations and the public isAbility to use and understandAbility to use and understand accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks).Experience in public service, engaging with local, provincial and federal stakeholders is an asset.Working familiarity with payroll systems is anPrior experience in grant writing is anPrior experience in reporting to a governance board is anPrior experience in working with library or resource collections is anPrior project management experience is anCOMPENSATION
The salary range for this position starts at $74,045. The successful candidate will participate in the Municipal Employees Benefit Program, which consists of pension, long term disability and basic life insurance. CLOSING DATE : DECEMBER 31, 2025.
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