Manager, Library Services

Recruitment Details

Manager, Library Services

Department: Community Services, Library Services
Designated Work Location: Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street (On-Site)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time - Anticipated start date March 2, 2027
Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Salary: $121,838.14 - $171,864.73 annually, Out of Scope

Employee Group: Out of Scope

Posting No.: 127534
Closing Date: December 4, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Director of Community Services, the Manager of Library Services is responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation, administration and evaluation of all City of Winnipeg Library Services operations. The manager will integrate the principles of public sector management, including business planning, asset management, community engagement, customer service, communications, marketing and research, financial management, labour relations, information technology and human resource management into a framework for service delivery.

The Manager works in collaboration with the Winnipeg Public Library Board, Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library and other stakeholders and community groups to provide relevant library services that meet the needs of the citizens of Winnipeg. As a member of the Divisional Management Group (DMG), the Manager actively participates in the overall planning and direction for the delivery of service in the Community Services Department.

As the Manager, Library Services, you will:

• Lead and direct the Library Services Division and ensures the development and delivery of effective, high quality library services that meet the needs of the citizens of Winnipeg.
• Manage the operation of all divisional facilities, resources and equipment and ensures that library spaces are safe, accessible and reflect the diverse needs of their communities.
• Promote increased community awareness of library services and ensures that citizen feedback and use of Winnipeg Public Library is measured, collated and analyzed.
• Be Responsible for developing and maintaining financial systems related to Divisional Library Service programs and facilities.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. A Master of Library & Information Science degree from an ALA accredited institution.
2. Eight years of relevant management experience, including at a senior level within a public library, complex service organization or other public sector organization.
3. Proven track record in the areas of organizational leadership, strategic planning, operations management, service excellence, finance, public relations, marketing and partnership development.
4. Demonstrated understanding of emerging public library trends, new technologies and customer-centred service developments.
5. Ability to develop, maintain and expand successful community relationships and interact cooperatively with other governmental and non-governmental organizations to the benefit of the library system.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage a specialized workforce in a team-based, results-oriented environment and in a predominantly unionized workplace.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with elected officials, government departments, all levels of management, staff and the general public.
8. A change agent with a bias for action and results and with a highly developed ability to articulate a vision, to lead and to inspire others.
9. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
10. Knowledge and understanding of occupational safety and health hazards, regulations and procedures relevant to library facilities.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check with vulnerable sector search satisfactory to the City of Winnipeg will be required from the applicant or successful candidate at their expense.

How to Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current resume (Required).

2. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Position Reports To: Director, Community

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.