Weyburn Branch Library Supervisor

The Weyburn Library Branch Supervisor is in a leadership role responsible for the effective supervising and operating of the Weyburn Branch Library within the context of sound library principles and regional policies. The Library Branch Supervisor applies professional library skills with expertise in the day-to-day operations of the branch acting under the direction of the Library Director or designate. The Library Branch Supervisor is responsible for local staff development and supervision, collection maintenance and oversees library services and programs in the city community.   The Library Branch Supervisor acts as secretary to the local library board and to all committees of the local library board.  The Library Branch Supervisor will perform public library service duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelors degree in business with 3-5 years professional experience; or a related field; or relevant business experience in a non-profit or public library services, including two years of leadership, supervisory and management experience; library experience is an asset; knowledge of the principles of human resource management in a unionized environment;  demonstrated ability to motivate and lead staff; ability to effectively and efficiently manage work, schedule employees and priorities to support customer centered services; a working knowledge of library practices and procedures; ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, trustees and the general public; demonstrated ability to do basic accounting; superior interpersonal, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills; superior oral and written communication skills; valid drivers license and the ability and willingness to drive as required; must provide a criminal record check; physical fitness allowing the lifting and moving of boxes of library materials (up to 20 kg); availability to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.