Library Manager, bilingual - Jobs in Lorne, NB

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New Brunswick Public Library Service. The library aims to be a place where people of all ages andbackgrounds can gather while they pursue their educational, social, and recreational needs.THE POSITION:As the Library Manager, you will be responsible for the provision of quality library service to thecommunity and surrounding area. You are responsible for managing the library in accordance withprovincial guidelines; ensuring that regional and provincial initiatives are implemented at the library; anddeveloping local policies, procedures, and strategic and operational plans within regional and provincialmandates.You will be responsible for recruitment, training, supervision, scheduling hours of work and evaluation ofstaff; providing loan service through an automated circulation system; providing advanced level referenceservice through traditional and electronic resources; assisting patrons in the use of information technologyand library services; providing reader’s advisory service; planning and implementing library programs forchildren and adults; performing community analysis; engaging in public, community and media relations;participating in the selection and maintenance of library collections; serving as secretary to the libraryboard; managing the library board budget provided by the municipality; working in conjunction with theboard and the town to maintain the library facility; maintaining positive relations with the community andwith the staff of the library region; developing partnerships; and assuming other duties as assigned. Youwill also be responsible for the shelving of materials and shelf reading.Working with the public requires being people-focused, compassionate, and able to problem-solve inchallenging situations.Working with us will require daytime, evening, and weekend shifts (based on work schedules). Sometravel may also be required. Library work will involve lifting. You will report to the Assistant RegionalDirector.TO BE SUCCESSFUL:We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

• Behavioural Competencies: Client Service Orientation; Concern for Order; Effective Interactive

Communication; Relationship / Network Building; Team Leadership

• Technical Competencies: Written Communication
• Language: Written and spoken competence in English and French is required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year of relevant experience that includes

supervision and working with the public OR a Master of Library and/or Information Sciencedegree OR a Bachelor of Information Management degree.Experience using email, the Internet and MS-Word is necessary.Please ensure that your preferred language for assessment (English or French) is identified on yourresume. You must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.Prior to appointment, you will be required to obtain a criminal record check for work with the vulnerablesector.Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and yearsincluding part-time and full-time employment.If we have difficulty recruiting for this position, you may be considered if you have less than one (1) yearof experience at a salary commensurate with your experience.SALARY: $44,590 to $62,244 per annumHOW TO APPLY: Apply online at eRecruitment by December 7, 2022, indicating competitionnumber: 22-6237-009. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.Department of Post-Secondary Education,Training and LabourHuman Resource Services500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100P.O. Box 6000Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1Telephone: 506-453-8231PETL-HR.EPFT-RH@gnb.caThank you for applying. We will be contacting candidates who have been selected for furtherconsideration.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects thediversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications fromIndigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidatesregistered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the mostqualified, will be given preference at the time of selectionCheck out what it is like to work at the Government of New Brunswick, where we are working together asOne Team One GNB to improve the lives of New Brunswickers every day!Quick Apply

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