Acting Library Director

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Maternity Leave Replacement  (up to 18 months)
 
New Brunswick Public Library Service
 
Newcastle Public Library

ACTING LIBRARY DIRECTOR

English, Full-Time

(Pay Band 4)

Miramichi
 
WHO WE ARE:

The Newcastle Public Library in Miramichi is one of 63 public libraries that make up the New Brunswick Public Library Service. The library aims to be a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather while they pursue their educational, social, and recreational needs.
 
THE POSITION:

As the Library Director, you will be responsible for the provision of quality library service to the community and surrounding area. You will be responsible for managing the library in accordance with provincial guidelines. The Director is expected to be a key support to the Regional Director in developing service in the region; in recommending and assisting in the implementation of regional and provincial programs, priorities, policies and guidelines; in taking part in regional and provincial committees; in leading special projects; in using your expertise to mentor and guide staff of the library region, via the development of training and other activities.
 
You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of staff, as well as students and volunteers; scheduling hours of work; providing loan service through an automated circulation system; providing complex level reference service through traditional and electronic resources; assisting patrons in the use of information technology and library services; providing reader’s advisory service; planning and implementing library programs for children, youth and adults; performing community analysis; engaging in public, community and media relations; participating in the selection of library collections; serving as secretary to the library board; preparing annual library budget projections and managing the library budget provided by the municipality; working with the board and municipality to maintain the library facility; developing partnerships; and assuming other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the maintenance of the library’s collections, the shelving of materials and shelf reading.
 
The following operational requirements are also required:  This position requires travel as well as daytime, evening and weekend shifts (based on work schedules). You will report to the Regional Director.
 
TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

·   Language: Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

·   Education and Experience: Masters degree in Library and/or Information Studies from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Preference may be given to candidates with library experience. Preference may be given to candidates with one (1) year of supervisory experience. Experience using e-mail, the Internet and MS-Word is necessary.
 
Please ensure that your preferred language for assessment (English or French) is identified on your resume. You must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
 
Prior to appointment, you will be required to obtain a criminal record check for work with the vulnerable sector.
 
SALARY: $2,249 to $3,145 bi-weekly.
 
HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application (letter and up-to-date resume) along with a copy of a certificate confirming completion of the level of education required by email, mail or fax to the address indicated below. Please state in your letter that you are applying for the position of Acting Library Director at the Newcastle Public Library. Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
 
Administrative Assistant

York Library Region

470 York Street

Fredericton, NB E3B 3P7

NBPLS-SBPNB.York@gnb.ca  

Thank you for applying. We will be contacting candidates who have been selected for further consideration. The deadline for applications is February 20, 2026.
 
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.
 
Check out what it is like to work at the Government of New Brunswick, where we are working together as One Team One GNB to improve the lives of New Brunswickers every day!