{"id":6906,"date":"2026-04-17T13:32:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=6906"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:33:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:33:20","slug":"st-thomas-public-library-st-thomas-on-16-manager-programming-engagement","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/job\/st-thomas-public-library-st-thomas-on-16-manager-programming-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager, Programming &#038; Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are searching for a <strong>Manager, Programming &amp; Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week<\/p>\n<p>St. Thomas Public Library<\/p>\n<p>St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Thomas Public Library<\/strong> is a fearlessly creative organization that is determined to surprise our community with new and interesting collections, programs, and services.\u00a0 We belong to the residents of St. Thomas and community connection is at the core of all that we do.\u00a0 We aim not only to be a resource to those seeking to consume information, but to be a host to those looking to create and share their own ideas and expressions. In fact, \u201cWe Connect\u201d is our mission statement and we strive to connect our users to resources, opportunities and to one another. We benefit by having the support of a forward-thinking Library Board and we are well positioned as a close partner within the broader strategic vision of the City of St. Thomas. It\u2019s an exciting time for St. Thomas, as an updated economic report projects that the City\u2019s population is projected to grow from 43,000 to about 80,000 by 2051.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our team makes it happen.\u00a0 Whether it is baby storytimes, genealogical research, 3D printing replacement parts for a dishwasher, or anything in between, we\u2019ve got someone on hand that is up for the task!\u00a0 We are proud of the work that we do, and we celebrate our successes while learning and growing from our failures.\u00a0 Each of us brings our unique passions and interests to the table, which means that there is never a dull moment.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Manager, Programming &amp; Engagement<\/strong> primarily oversees Library programs, outreach, events, space design, and communications. This includes budgeting, staffing, projects, and planning. This position will also be very involved in broader aspects of library management in collaboration with the other two managers and the CEO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Ideal Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are a highly motivated and adaptable individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.<\/li>\n<li>You are a natural leader who leads by example and is passionate about fostering the growth and success of your team members.<\/li>\n<li>Your genuine enthusiasm for community engagement is evident in your ability to develop and oversee engaging and impactful programs.<\/li>\n<li>You are committed to providing exceptional library engagements and are dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive experience for all library patrons.<\/li>\n<li>Your innovative spirit drives you to explore creative and engaging ways to promote literacy and community connections<\/li>\n<li>You are a highly motivated and adaptable individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.<\/li>\n<li>You are a natural leader who leads by example and is passionate about fostering the growth and success of your team members.<\/li>\n<li>You are a big picture thinker. You can envision lofty and ambitious goals and you enjoy building a path to see them realized.<\/li>\n<li>Your genuine enthusiasm for community engagement and public library advocacy is evident in your ability to develop and maintain meaningful connections with community partners, and other library stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>You are committed to providing exceptional customer service and are dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive experience for all library patrons.<\/li>\n<li>Your innovative spirit drives you to explore creative ways to accomplish big goals with limited resources.<\/li>\n<li>You have a solid understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework governing public libraries.<\/li>\n<li>You bring experience and insight specifically into programming frameworks within a public library environment.<\/li>\n<li>You have a strong vision and the ability to collaborate effectively across the organization.<\/li>\n<li>You have proven expertise in staff leadership and supervision, including developing policies and procedures, managing teams, and fostering effective communication.<\/li>\n<li>You have exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, and management abilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your Education and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school<\/li>\n<li>Additional training in supervision and personnel management<\/li>\n<li>A Minimum of five years of relevant library experience at a professional level with management responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>A valid class \u201cG\u201d driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hours of Work: 35 hour per week<\/p>\n<p>Salary: Group #10 &#8211; $49.88-$60.63 per hour (January 1, 2026)<\/p>\n<p>Compensation:\u00a0 $49.88-$60.63 per hour<\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter, quoting the job posting ad number STPL2604 in the subject line, to jobs@stthomaspubliclibrary.ca <strong>by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026.<\/strong> Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for job applicants with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>For a comprehensive job description, please visit our website at: <a href=\"https:\/\/stthomaspubliclibrary.ca\/news-media-releases\/job-posting-manager-of-programming-engagement\">https:\/\/stthomaspubliclibrary.ca\/news-media-releases\/job-posting-manager-of-programming-engagement<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"St. Thomas, ON","_application":"https:\/\/stthomaspubliclibrary.ca\/news-media-releases\/job-posting-manager-of-programming-engagement","_company_name":"St. Thomas Public Library","_company_website":"https:\/\/stthomaspubliclibrary.ca\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[13],"job-types":[16],"class_list":{"0":"post-6906","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","6":"job-type-paid"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/6906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=6906"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=6906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}