Regional Branch Manager

Job Summary

Position: Regional Branch Manager
Location: AVRL Administration Office- Berwick
Status: Permanent full time (non-bargaining unit)
Salary range: $76,076 – $83,720 annually (2026-27 Salary Band 10)
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
Hours per pay period: 70 hours

SUMMARY OF JOB
Under the supervision of the CEO, the Regional Branch Manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing all AVRL branches;
• Coordinating the day-to-day operations of branch libraries;
• Developing and recommending service standards and public use policies;
• Directly supervising branch supervisors; and
• Liaising with municipalities and library branches to coordinate facilities repairs and improvements

DUTIES

Supervision and Management

● Trains, directs, and supervises the branch managers; assists in hiring branch staff.
● Administers or makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct reports including orientation, training, setting performance goals, assigning and reviewing work, approving timecards, approving leave.
● Provides technical guidance and support to ensure conformity with established policies, rules and regulations.
● Anticipates and solves problems as non-routine situations arise.
● Promotes professional development and leadership skills among direct reports and teams.
● In collaboration with the AVRL Senior Managers, provides leadership towards the Library’s mission and strategic plans.
● Provides assistance with branch facility issues; supports branch managers with facility needs. Oversees compliance with and implementation of Accessibility initiatives.
● In tandem with the senior management team, facilitate and supervise branch projects such as renovations, moving, and new construction.

Performance Management

● Develops guidelines and training for supervisors.
● Ensures that employee performance issues are handled appropriately and consistently.
● Coaches supervisors on development and delivery of corrective action plans; forwards issues to AVRL management as needed.
● Oversees and implements performance management program for AVRL
● Ensures completion of annual performance evaluations for all AVRL employees in the bargaining unit.

Staff Training

● Plans, organizes, and delivers training in customer service and public library services to all community services staff
● Evaluates and updates staff competencies as necessary
● Revises employee training plans on an annual basis
Human Resource Management
● Ensures AVRL human resource policies are observed for branch staff
● In coordination with HR Manager, interviews, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff

Other

● Works as part of the Administration team to plan and implement strategic plan initiatives, partnerships, and other organizational changes
● Ensures standard operations services for all AVRL service points
● Builds relationships with and cooperates with municipal officials in the maintenance and improvement of municipal library facilities.
● Coordinates accessibility standards for all library service points
● Identifies and recommends site improvements for those with special needs
● Other duties as required

EDUCATION

Master of Library and Information Science, or Bachelors in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of work experience in libraries or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, ideally in a unionized environment. Work in a library setting preferred.

TYPE AND LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Directly supervises all branch managers and indirectly supervises all Branch Staff

Compensation
$76,076 – $83,720 annually (2026-27 Salary Band 10)

How To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Julia Merritt, CEO, via email at hr@valleylibrary.ca.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Full Job Description:  https://valleylibrary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Regional-Branch-Manager.pdf