Department of Post-Secondary Education,Training and Labour
PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN (PB4)
Full-time
Open Competition
Edmundston

WHO WE ARE:
The Haut-Saint-Jean Library Region is one of 5 library regions that make up the New Brunswick Public Library Service (NBPLS). It is comprised of 10 libraries that serve the Madawaska, Victoria, and Carleton counties. You will be based out of the Regional Office, in Edmundston, which acts as administrative support for the libraries in the region.

THE POSITION:
As a member of the Regional Management Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for playing a key role in the following areas: regional planning; development and coordination of staff training; promotion, marketing, public and community relations; development and coordination of programs; and support to libraries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching and training staff in the delivery and promotion of quality public library service; assisting in identifying and meeting training needs; developing and coordinating staff development initiatives; developing and implementing regional programs; participating in the development of provincial programs and assuring their regional implementation; assisting in identifying library programming needs; ensuring the evaluation of programs and services; participating in provincial and regional committees; coaching staff in media and community relations; promoting public libraries and their services by engaging in public and media relations; developing regional promotional materials such as pamphlets; marketing library programs and services; establishing relationships with community groups and potential partners; attending Library Manager and Director meetings and Regional Forum meetings as required; making presentations; conducting research and preparing reports; and overseeing grant applications and their management.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds that include the following:

• Behavioural competencies: Creative Thinking/Innovation; Developing Others; Effective Interactive Communication; Results Orientation; Teamwork and Cooperation;
• Technical competencies: Presentation Skills; Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge; Written Communication;
• Language: Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.
• Education: Master's degree in Library and/or Information Studies from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will also have experience using library automation software, the Internet and electronic reference tools.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

The following operational requirement is also required: This position requires travel.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment

In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting, candidates with less than 2 (two) years of experience may be considered at a salary commensurate with their experience.

SALARY: $57,616 to $80,574 per annum.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are eligible to work in Canada, apply online at eRecruitment by April 16 2025, indicating competition number: 24-6233-003.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Post-Secondary Education,Training and Labour
Human Resource Services
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100,
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-8231
[email protected]

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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