WESTERN MANITOBA REGIONAL LIBRARY

 JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                        BRANCH SUPERVISOR - Neepawa

JOB CODE:                       Full-Time

DEPARTMENT:                Neepawa Library

REPORTS TO:                   Director of Library Services

SUPERVISES:                   Branch support staff and volunteers

SALARY:                           $20.35/hr to start, with annual COLA increases and opportunities for annual bonuses

Date of last update:      May 2024

JOB SUMMARY: 

• To oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Neepawa Branch of the Western Manitoba Regional Library (WMRL) in accordance with the WMRL’s policies and procedures.
• To work with the Director of Library Services and other members of the WMRL administrative team to maintain and promote library services that best meet the needs of the community, and to adapt services as required to meet changing societal needs.
• To supervise all WMRL support staff employed in the Neepawa Library Branch, including the possibility of remote supervision should staff be required to work from home.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills;
• Strong supervisory and mentoring skills;
• Organized and procedurally-oriented;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse management team, and to take direction and change priorities in a dynamic, public-facing environment;
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgement;
• Comfort in dealing with difficult or confrontational situations;
• Technologically proficient;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle;
• Library Technician Diploma and prior experience in a library environment are assets

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Erika Martin, Director of Library Services by 9:00am, Monday, May 13th   to: erika@wmrl.ca