Job Summary

Who We Are:

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) is a cornerstone of the community, partnering with other organizations to enhance cultural, educational and economic well-being. As an active connector for social interaction, learning and dialogue, CLMA fosters an accessible and welcoming environment. CLMA is a significant resource that is widely recognized and supported in the community as an innovative and progressive organization in a knowledge and information-based economy. We operate 4 library locations, 1 heritage centre and an additional 2 heritage buildings that are open by appointment only.

Our Team:

We love new ideas. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Our team values open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. Creativity is encouraged, and diverse perspectives are celebrated to foster an environment of inclusivity and continuous improvement. We prioritize professional development, providing regular opportunities for training and skill development. With a culture that encourages both individual autonomy and collective teamwork, you’ll contribute to projects and initiatives that make a positive impact on the local community.

Our Values:

• Curiosity & Ideas
• Preservation
• Innovation
• Intellectual freedom
• Community
• Respect
• Accountability

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Programs and Events, the Programs Librarian will participate in developing and delivering programs and events across the organization. The Programs Librarian will have a passion for service excellence, a commitment to aligning branch programs to neighbourhood needs, and a dedication to ensuring programs foster curiosity and lifelong learning. The CLMA is a dynamic, people-focused, fast-paced environment, and the Programs Librarian will thrive in this setting.

Working Conditions:

Salary Range: $34.04 to $42.45 per hour (2024 Rate)
Status: Affiliated, Regular Full-Time
Schedule: Average of 35 hours per week, including two (2) evenings per week and alternating weekends
Work Location: System-wide
Physical demands: Shelving, bending, stooping, stretching, standing, lifting, pushing/pulling book trucks and boxes of material

Position Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Manager, assist in the development, delivery and evaluation of programs for all ages, including the TD Summer Reading Club, volunteer programs and community partnerships.
• Contribute to and support the CLMA service mission and standards by providing excellent customer service, determining immediate customer needs, and referring them to appropriate resources within established training and procedures.
• Deliver reference, reader’s advisory, and heritage services to all members of the public using print, audio, visual, and electronic resources.
• Provide CLMA tours, which include instructions and orientation to materials and services.
• Assist with sourcing funding opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure funding with community partners and government agencies and submit them to Management for approval.
• In collaboration with their Manager, maintain expenditures within allocated budgets, monitor for over and under-expenditures, and recommend to management changes in budget lines as needed.
• Provide staff training as required and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Adapt to changing community and organizational needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
• 1 to 3 years minimum of experience in a public library setting.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of library programming, librarianship, and service excellence.
• Excellent customer service skills, a self-starter, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective written and oral English skills
• Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Frequent travel between branches is required.
• Valid First Aid Certification is considered an asset.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required prior to commencement of employment.

Compensation:  $34.04 to $42.45 per hour (2024 Rate)

How To Apply

The Clarington Library, Museums, and Archives value diversity, equity, and inclusion within its community and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Please submit your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format by Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, to the following confidential email address: recruitment@cplma.ca quoting the job title and file number 2025-CLMA05AF.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Personal Information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection.

We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, throughout our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time, please contact Human Resources.

Position Title: Reporter/Editor (On-Site) 

Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) 

Position Language Requirement: English 

Language Skills: English (Reading – P – Professional), English (Speaking – P – Professional), English (Writing – P – Professional) 

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date: 2025-07-23 11:59 PM 
 

Are you an ambitious self-starter and collaborative team player who is passionate about local news and current events, excels at breaking news, and relishes the chance to be at the centre of the action? 

CBC Edmonton is looking for an experienced reporter/editor to join our news team with a focus on covering breaking news for our broadcast and digital video platforms. An exceptional journalist and a keen observer, you must be able to analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of a multiplatform newsroom.

The successful candidate will have strong on-air presentation skills and will be expected to report on news and updates as they are happening, from both the newsroom and the field. As such, you must be able to gather and report with speed and accuracy, and then be able to provide meaningful context to audiences on what’s new, what’s changing and why it’s important. To do so, you will have strong news judgment and great organizational skills, and you will know how to find even the most difficult of sources on tight deadlines.

You will have a proven ability to work off-script and carefully navigate breaking news, separating rumour and speculation from fact and confirmed information. 

You will put audience needs at the centre of your journalism, ensuring your work highlights a broad range of perspectives, experiences and points of view, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve. 

This role requires full-time, on-site presence. 

Note: This is a temporary position, from July 2025 to June 2026.

Your responsibilities:

• Respond quickly to breaking news events – chasing, gathering, writing and packaging stories for radio, streaming, social and TV programming.
• Report live and breaking news on-air, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues.
• Perform off script and be comfortable ad-libbing the latest details seamlessly into reporting, especially where information is sometimes scant or changing frequently.
• Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
• Develop strong on-air rapport with hosts and other journalists. 
• Demonstrate effective and creative story-telling treatments and presentation.  
• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of sources and contacts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, and coordinate long-term coverage.
• Fill in for on-air hosts as warranted.
   

Your profile: 

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment. 
• Sound news judgment and a proven track record of reacting quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chasing multiple stories at once.
• Experience in reporting live and breaking news on broadcast platforms.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas that meet the needs of our audiences in Edmonton and northern Alberta.
• An understanding of Alberta’s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics, and a strong connection to the communities we serve in Edmonton and northern Alberta.
• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude. 
• Superior writing skills across platforms.
• Ability to present stories live on-air, from within the studio and out in the field. Hosting experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
   

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location: 123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8 

Number of Openings: 1 

Work Schedule: Full time

Full job description

Position Title: Video Journalist (On-Site)

Status of Employment: Permanent

Application Deadline:  July 23, 2025

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Are you a skilled visual storyteller, an ambitious self-starter and a collaborative team player?

CBC Edmonton is looking for an experienced and creative videojournalist to join our team to bring stories from Edmonton and northern Alberta to our broadcast and digital video platforms.

Equally comfortable in front of the camera as behind it, the successful candidate will be a strong journalist and innovative storyteller who brings original ideas and treatments to their stories, has an understanding of what works for social and streaming platforms and will have demonstrated skills in video and digital journalism.

A keen observer and critical thinker, you must be able to analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of multiplatform news. You will know how to gather, write, edit and package stories for a variety of platforms including digital, radio, social, TV and streaming. You will have established sources in Edmonton and across northern Alberta, and always have a list of original story ideas on the go, reflecting your desire to go beyond the regular news agenda and the standard buzz on social media.

You will put audience needs at the centre of your journalism, ensuring your work highlights a broad range of perspectives, experiences and points of view, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.

This role requires on-site presence.

Note: This position will generally be scheduled Wednesday through Sunday.

Your responsibilities:

• Pitch, research, write, shoot, edit and package original stories for all platforms that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events – chasing, gathering, shooting, writing and packaging stories for digital, radio, social and visual programming.
• Research internal archives and source user-generated content to effectively support and shape compelling visual stories.
• Regularly present stories on-air, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues.
• Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
• Leverage strong interpersonal skills to foster and maintain a broad pool of sources and contacts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, and coordinate long-term coverage.

Your profile:

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
• Sound news judgment and a demonstrated ability to react quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chase multiple stories at once.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas that meet the needs of our audiences in Edmonton and northern Alberta.
• An understanding of Alberta’s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics, and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Edmonton and northern Alberta.
• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Superior writing skills across platforms.
• Superior shooting and editing skills, and demonstrated experience producing innovative visual content for multiple platforms (digital, social, television)
• Ability to present stories live on-air, from within the studio and out in the field.
• Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
• Superior level of technical knowledge with a variety of cameras, broadcast equipment and non-linear editing platforms, including strong troubleshooting skills related to live video transmission
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit theDiversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail torecruitment@cbc.ca

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location: 123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time

Job Summary

The Shelburne Public Library Board is accepting applications for an experienced and visionary leader to fill the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Head Librarian. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic and innovative library at the heart of a growing community.

The Opportunity:

As the CEO/Head Librarian, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day management of the Shelburne Public Library. Reporting to the Library Board, you will model and promote innovation, community engagement, and excellence in library services.

Full job description:  https://www.shelburnelibrary.ca/pdf/CEOPosting.pdf

Compensation:  $88,415.60 – $97,916.00

How To Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter in confidence via email by July 28, 2025 to: chair@shelburnelibrary.ca

For more information about the Shelburne Public Library, visit: www.shelburnelibrary.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Various background checks will be performed on the successful candidate. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment, and welcome submissions from all qualified applicants.  If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request.  This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.  No phone calls please.

Job Summary

Executive Director – Chinook Regional Library System

Location: Swift Current SK

Start Date: September 15, 2025

Description

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer and secretary to the board. He/she is accountable to the Chinook Regional Library Board and its Executive Committee and to provide vision, leadership and direction to the 31 branches and the 84 communities served by the Chinook Regional Library System.

The Chinook Regional Library Systems serves 48,000 residents in South-western Saskatchewan. Swift Current is located on the trans-Canada and is mid-way between Regina and Medicine Hat Alberta. We are less than 6 hours from Calgary and the Rockies. Housing is relatively affordable.

As the senior member of the Chinook Leadership Team, Executive Director will lead in the strategy development, planning, and decision-making needed to create community services, spaces, and technologies that inspire discovery, learning, and connection.

The Executive Director has the overall management responsibility for all library operations: human resources, strategic planning, service development and implementation, policy development and implementation, budget, financial management, union relations, community relations, information technology, marketing and promotions.

Essential skills for this role include advanced leadership and organizational skills, proven ability to build a team and provide staff development, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient technological skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a timely manner.

Previous leadership experience in the following areas is required: Operational and Fiduciary  Transparency, Strategic Planning, Administration, and Community Leadership.

An attractive compensation of $88,000 to $105,000  including a benefits package is offered, commensurate with experience.

Education and Experience:

• Master of Library Science degree from an accredited university program.
• Five to ten years’ experience in a senior management role, working with boards and building respectful and productive board relationships.
• Broad and current awareness of public libraries and issues affecting them.
• Effective experience working in the area of community development
• Strong public and media relations skills.
   

Compensation:  $88,000 to 105,000

How To Apply

If you have the qualifications for this position, and wish to apply, please send your cover letter and resume (PDF format) to Director@Chinooklibrary.ca

For a detailed job description please visit: https://chinooklibrary.ca/AboutUs/Employment

Closes: 6 August, 2025

Job Summary

About the Library

Housed in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, the University Library is an integral part of the MRU experience. The services, facilities, programming and expertise available in the Library support innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship across campus.

The Library includes the Archives and Special Collections, and specialized and technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces, including information literacy classrooms, a Maker Studio, audio production rooms, and a range of visualization, simulation, and immersive spaces.  The Library team consists of approximately 60 employees. The Library values a healthy inclusive workplace, encourages a culture of innovation and teamwork, and provides support for professional development.  

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Collections, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and overseeing efficient, effective collections planning, budgeting, licensing, acquisitions, and maintenance activities in support of learning, teaching, and research.

This work involves leading and supervising an integrated team with 7 direct reports in a rapidly changing information environment. The candidate in this position works in close collaboration with the Associate Dean, Collections, with library faculty members and selectors and collaboratively with members of the senior Library management team to plan strategically, establish priorities, and implement initiatives to ensure Library resources are acquired and made available to users efficiently and effectively.  They manage a series of complex contractual and systems-related processes to ensure effective and efficient operations.  The successful candidate will have excellent communication and collaborative skills and a strong user-centered focus.  A member of the library’s leadership team, they work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the library is meeting its strategic directions and annual goals.

This position is full-time working Monday to Friday, based primarily on campus. The role is eligible for MRU’s hybrid work program and may work remotely for up to one remote workday per week, depending on operational needs.

Responsibilities:

Collection and Content Management

• Oversees the Library’s collections in print and electronic form through their lifecycle including ordering, setup, configuration, implementation, assessment, and invoicing.
• Assesses, evaluates, and negotiates new and renewal licensed product offers from Library consortia and vendor
• Collaborates and consults with faculty and selectors to ensure streamlined communication and decision making around collection development
• Works collaboratively with other departments, teams, and individuals across the Library to ensure interoperability of Library systems.
   

Planning and Administration

• Manages the acquisitions budget according to principles developed in collaboration with the AD, Collections and faculty, and in consultation with the Library Operations Officer, Financial Services, and other University departments as needed.
• Works with the AD, Collections and the Collections Services team to develop unit goals and priorities that align with the Library’s and University’s strategic plans.
• Plans and coordinates the implementation of enhancements to collections operations, technology, and workflows
• As a member of the library’s leadership team, contributes leadership, insight and advice about planning and resourcing in order to meet the library’s goals.
   

Supervision and Leadership of Staff

• Manages a team of Library employees, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, setting priorities, resolving problems and conducting performance reviews within the parameters of University policies and collective agreements
• Builds an effective team and promotes teamwork working towards common Library and University goals
• Collaborate with other unit managers, supervisors and employees within the Library in the pursuit of inter-unit objectives, initiatives and projects.

Qualifications

• An MLIS degree (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program, with 6-10 years experience in collections and/or technical services and at least 2 years in a leadership position
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Skills and experience managing electronic resources and Library Service Platforms.
• Skilled in supervising teams and in collaborating and communicating with internal and external groups
• Previous work experience with Alma library systems platform and Primo discovery layer are assets.
   

Closing Date:   July 27, 2025

Compensation:  $109,020.00 – $129,733.00 per annum

How To Apply

Visit https://mtroyalca.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/3352

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

Job Summary

About the Library

Housed in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, the University Library is an integral part of the MRU experience. The services, facilities, programming and expertise available in the Library support innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship across campus.

The Library includes the Archives and Special Collections, specialized and technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces including information literacy classrooms, a Maker Studio, audio production rooms and a range of visualization, simulation and immersive spaces.  The Library team consists of approximately 60 employees. The Library values a healthy inclusive workplace, encourages a culture of innovation and teamwork, and provides support for professional development.

About the Role

MRU Library is seeking a Manager, User Services and Engagement to oversee the work of the Library’s Public Services team. Reporting to the Associate Dean Public Services, and working closely with staff and other library leaders, the person in this position provides operational management for in-person and virtual user services, supports and experience, ensuring programs and services are well designed and efficiently deployed to meet the teaching, learning and research needs of students, faculty, staff and community users.

The Manager User Services and Engagement oversees a complicated set of diverse workflows, and supervises approximately 10 direct reports. This fast-paced and dynamic work involves operational management of public service provision across multiple service points, training and assessment of services within the Library, and building and leading a responsive and collaborative team in an environment of rapidly changing technology and information. The Manager oversees the work of 8-15 full time staff both directly and indirectly across a range of service points and services. This includes staff recruitment and development, training, evaluation and supervision. This also includes responsibility for scheduling staff across multiple service points and providing recommendations as to operating hours.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and collaborative skills and a strong user-centered focus.  They will be experienced in managing staff in the context of a rapidly changing environment. They will be aware of trends in post-secondary teaching and learning, and will be energized by the work of creating and maintaining spaces and supports that inspire creativity and learning.

This position normally works Monday-Friday on-campus and is not hybrid-eligible. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

• Planning, operations and administration of unit: Work with AD PS and PS leadership team to set and implement unit goals, priorities, ensure policy and procedures are in place. Collaborate with other managers, supervisors and staff within the Library in the pursuit of inter-unit objectives, initiatives and projects.
• Scheduling: Schedule Public Services and other Library staff to ensure the Service Desk and Public Services is adequately and responsively staffed in order to meet user needs and offer quality support and services to Library users. Engage in ongoing assessment of user demand and foot traffic to inform staffing patterns and provide advice and recommendations on opening hours.
• Staff recruitment, development and management: Recruitment, management, planning and delivery of training and development for Public Services staff as well as training and development for staff from across the Library who work the Service Desk to ensure excellence in public services.  Ensure regular feedback and review.  In alignment with the vision of library senior leadership and under the guidance of the Associate Dean, lead priority-setting and team planning activities.. Manages of staff within the parameters of the collective agreement.
• Service Assessment: ensure ongoing assessment measures for services and are in place for public services, supports and initiatives..
• Work collaboratively with other Library managers and leaders including the assigned faculty member, associate deans, chair and the dean on matters of resource allocation, staffing, and budget planning across the Library
   

Qualifications 

• Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent
• The candidate should have at least 3-6 years in Public Services work in a library, with at least 4 years in a supervisory or management position in library Public Services
• Academic Library experience is a strong asset
• The Manager must possess a user-focused and results-oriented approach to the management of staff, services and resources in a public services or front-facing library service setting

Closing Date:       August 15, 2025

Compensation:  $109,020.00 – $129,733.00 per annum

How To Apply

Please apply: https://mtroyalca.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/3355

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).