Manager, Collection Development

Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time (non-union)
Hours:35 hours per week. This role will require you to participate in the manager rotation for after-hours coverage
Location:Central branch - Requires ability to travel to all sites.
Salary: $93,600 - $110,118

Oakville is a rapidly growing community that recognizes its Oakville Public Library (OPL) as an essential service that enriches lives and builds healthy communities for its residents. With seven branches and four OPL Express locations (book lending kiosks & hold lockers) throughout Oakville, OPL strives to meet its customers where they are.

The Manager, Collection Development has the exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our growth. Oakville Public Library is building a brand new 16,000+ square foot branch in North Oakville slated to be opened in 2024 as well as an additional two branches in the 10 year capital forecast. As Manager, Collection Development, you will provide the guidance and expertise for brand new library collections while leading the daily operations for the Collections & Acquisition department. Under the direction of the Director, Innovation and Integration, you manage all aspects of collections services and bring oversight for collections to demonstrate equity, inclusion, and intellectual freedom commitment in our work.

Who are we?
Oakville Public Library strives to fulfill our mission of cultivating discovery and creativity in every phase of life. We are focused on exceptional customer service to meet the needs of the children, youth, adults, and seniors utilizing our physical or online services. We continue to be agile in our mandate to meet the needs of the residents of Oakville.

What’s it like to work at Oakville Public Library?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, we commit to providing access to tangible resources and programs that inspire, encourage, and provoke thought for the residents of Oakville.

Applications will be accepted on-line at www.opl.on.ca in the current opportunities section no later than midnight on April 13, 2022.

The Oakville Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) within our recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at oplhr@oakville.ca

The successful candidate will be required to submit proof of full vaccination in accordance with the OPL’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedure. Accommodation requests for new hires that are unable to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code must be made in writing to the Human Resources department.

A Police Record Check will be required for all employees and volunteers of the Oakville Public Library. Successful applicants must submit the Police Record Check (dated within the last six months) prior to or on the first day of employment.

The Oakville Public Library endeavours to provide a safe environment for all its employees. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.