Librarian IIB – Regional Librarian – Western Newfoundland and Labrador Division

Job Summary

Reporting to the Division Manager this position is responsible for providing professional librarian support to the division and is responsible for: implementing policies and procedures; assists with the recruitment and selection of personnel; staff mentoring and training; occasional staff supervision; promotion of library materials,
programs and services; community outreach; liaising with local library boards and other community partners, as well as with a wide variety of organizations in the information field; and related work at Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries.

This position includes travel to libraries within the division, including Labrador.

Merit Criteria

Screening Criteria:

1. Completion of a Masters in Library Science/Library Information Science
(MLS/MLIS) or related field from an institution accredited by the American Library
Association (ALA)
2. 2 – 5 years related library experience
3. Experience with digital technologies (asset)
4. Experience in public relations and community outreach and promotion (asset)

Assessment Criteria:

1. Current library trends, digital technologies and public library resources
2. Organizational skills, including time management
3. Ability to effectively exchange information
4. Ability to organize and manage time and tasks
5. Ability to lead others
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations
7. Ability to demonstrate independence and initiative
8. Community outreach and promotion

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

1. Recent and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Conditions of Acceptance

1. May be required to obtain a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate.
2. Position requires occasional lifting of boxes and library materials up to 25 lbs.
3. Work regularly requires siting, standing and walking with occasional bending,
kneeling, crouching and stretching.
4. Position requires occasional evening work.
5. Must hold a valid Class 05 Driver’s License.
6. Provision of a current Driver’s Abstract suitable to the Employer.
7. Travel is required.

Compensation
CG 39: $70,434.00 – $78,824.20 per annum

How To Apply

Applications, quoting Competition Number PILRB-LIIB-25-36, should be submitted:

By Mail: 

Natasha Wells
Chair, Selection Board
Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries
48 St. George’s Avenue
Stephenville, NL
A2N 1K9

By Fax: (709) 643-0933

By Email:  jobs@nlpl.ca

Application Deadline:  October 9th, 2025

For more information about this opportunity, please call: Natasha Wells at (709) 634-0020 or via email at nwells@nlpl.ca