Website Powassan and District Union Public Library
Job Summary
Located in near north Ontario in the Municipality of Powassan, the Powassan and District Union Public Library (PDUPL) is in search of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our small and mighty library into the future.
As a Union Library (under the Public Libraries Act, ON) we are mostly funded by, and serve, the municipalities of Powassan, Chisholm and Nipissing (in addition, the small community of Restoule also participates as a member)—a total population of over 6,000. Our Library Board is a Governing Board and acts as owner/operator and consists of community members and council representatives from each of these communities.
Reporting to the Library Board, the CEO is responsible for providing vision, change leadership, strategic direction and advice to the PDUPL Board and is responsible for the administration, planning, organizing, directing and controlling of all library operations and services in accordance with policies established by the Board. The CEO develops, plans, recommends and implements strategies, goals, policies and processes that support the efficient and effective delivery of services and continuous improvement and drives for results that are aligned with the Board’s priorities and strategic vision while ensuring inclusive, transparent and accountable decision-making on all levels of the operation. The CEO serves as Secretary and Treasurer to the Board and acts as the Board’s representative to the public, professional associations, community committees, and government agencies. The CEO is committed to providing responsible financial management and stewardship and empowers, develops and manages the performance of the Library staff and volunteers. The CEO champions the PDUPL mission, vision and values, and inspires the library team in the innovative creation and implementation of services with a core focus on delivering excellence.
Compensation: $37.76/hour (2026 rate is under review) + benefits
How To Apply
Apply via email by April 15, 2026 to: info@powassanlibrary.ca
For more information about the Powassan and District Union Public Library (PDUPL) visit: www.powassanlibrary.com
PDUPL general email: powlib@gmail.com
For information on the Union member municipalities:
Powassan: https://www.powassan.net
Chisholm: chisholm.ca
Nipissing Township: nipissingtownship.com
Restoule: loringrestoule.com
To apply for this job email your details to info@powassanlibrary.ca.