Job Posting
Position: Chief Executive Officer/Chief Librarian
Job Summary
The Oliver Paipoonge Public Library is seeking a dynamic team leader to perform the duties and responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
General Responsibilities: The CEO is responsible for providing long-range planning and leadership required for the development and management of public library services in accordance with the Public Libraries Act and the policies and objectives approved by the Oliver Paipoonge Public Library Board. The CEO manages and supervises all library operations and services, implementing the library Board’s Strategic Plan. Please see Oliver Paipoonge Public Library website for the full job description.
Qualifications:
- Experience in library and information science
- Demonstration of effective administrative, business, financial and human resources management
- Experience working directly with a volunteer board and public officials
- Knowledge of the governance of public libraries and legislation in Ontario and the roles and responsibilities of municipalities, library boards, and provincial ministries
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a library board, the CEO, staff, municipal council and municipal departments
- Demonstration of effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstration of organizational, word processing programs and digital literary skills
- Must be able to work week days, evenings and occasional weekends
- Valid G license and ability to travel between library branches
Work is done on-site, remote work is not an option.
A vulnerable Sector check is required. Successful applicants must submit documentation (dated within the last six months) prior to or on the first day of employment.
Job description details are available at https://oliverpaipoonge.olsn.ca
Hours: 30 hours weekly
Posting date: September 2, 2025
Closing date: October 1, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Compensation: (30 hours/week) starting at $35.50/hour
Applications
Interested applicants are encourage to send a cover letter and resume in pdf format to ATTN: Don Kamula, Library Board Chair: donk1955@gmail.com
The Library Board thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Oliver Paipoonge Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is please to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of 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 the Chair of the Library Board, Don Kamula (donk1955@gmail.com)