{"id":7174,"date":"2026-09-04T15:18:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T19:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&p=7174"},"modified":"2026-09-08T10:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:17:22","slug":"regina-public-library-regina-saskatchewan-16-branch-manager","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/job\/regina-public-library-regina-saskatchewan-16-branch-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Branch Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"

Libraries build community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At RPL, we\u2019re on a mission to provide Regina residents with opportunities to discover, learn and connect in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment \u2014 and we could use your help.<\/p>\n

As part of a dynamic team reporting to the Executive Director, Central Library, and\/or the Executive Director, Branch Libraries, the Branch Manager<\/strong> is responsible for developing and delivering a full range of professional library services in one or more branches. The Branch Manager shapes the nature and quality of the customer experience through the selection, development, and mentoring of the librarians, supervisors, and branch employees. They exercise professional judgment to ensure a customer-centered service in branch operations, and by using evidence-based assessment in the design, implementation, and evaluation of service improvements.<\/p>\n

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Branch Manager, you will:<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0 Create a safe and welcoming, customer-centered experience that is responsive to the users.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Develop, execute, and assess effective strategies to ensure the branch meets the organization\u2019s service goals and objectives by allocating resources responsibly, effectively and efficiently.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Be attuned to changing environments and continuously monitor, analyze, and adjust.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Coordinate and collaborate with fellow RPL managers to seek additional budgeted resources for projects and branch initiatives.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Provide effective management and supervision of staff; train, develop, coach, and mentor staff and strive for commitment and engagement.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Foster a culture of respect and cooperation, continuous improvement, and customer-centered service; have critical conversations to tackle challenges.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Connect by leading or joining teams to plan and implement projects impacting the broader RPL system. Initiate proposals and recommendations regarding the adoption of new practices, standards, and service innovation at Regina Public Library.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Connect by developing relationships and maintaining communications with the local community and its various agencies and interest groups to promote the branch and opportunities for partnerships.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Discover and learn by embracing ongoing professional development to foster a broad and in-depth knowledge of current library practices, trends, standards, public services, and related professional issues.<\/p>\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You have:<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0 An ALA accredited master\u2019s degree in Library and Information Studies.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 A minimum three years professional library experience with increased responsibilities.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Demonstrated knowledge of current technology, trends and issues related to public library services such as might be gained through experience, education, or professional activities.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Knowledge of the principles of human resource management in a unionized environment and demonstrated ability to motivate and lead staff.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Demonstrated strong organizational skills including the ability to effectively and efficiently manage work, scheduling employees and priorities to support customer-centered services.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Demonstrated critical thinking skills to analyze financial, budgetary, and operational data to identify inconsistencies and\/or errors, comment on variances and make recommend improvements to meet the anticipated needs of the unit or branch.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Demonstrated ability to take on responsibility, take initiative, exercise independent judgment, and discretion.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Demonstrated ability to organize and set priorities for yourself and others.<\/p>\n

We value:<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0 High quality customer service.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Critical thinking and continuous improvement.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Problem-solving using logical, fact-based reasoning in an evidence-based decision-making environment.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of change management.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Positive professional relationships with the public, external agencies and each other.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Equity, diversity, and inclusion.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Intellectual freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Accountability, confidentiality, and privacy.
\n\u2022 \u00a0 Strong and effective communication.<\/p>\n

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presently, there are seven Branch Manager positions that support RPL’s eight branches and Central Library frontline units, and Branch Managers may be assigned to any of these locations or units at any time.<\/em><\/p>\n

Schedule includes evening and weekend work, generally scheduled for one weekend\/month and one evening\/week.<\/p>\n

RPL has an inclusive and innovative work environment which offers a competitive salary ($90,035 to $135,052 per annum) and a generous benefits package, including 100% employer-paid group benefits and five weeks annual vacation. Learning is one of RPL’s values and this is demonstrated through significant support for professional development in the amount of $4,000 per year.<\/p>\n

Employees of RPL consistently strive for further refinement of service excellence and value to the community making it an employer of choice for over a century.<\/p>\n

This job competition will remain open until the position is filled.<\/p>\n

Competition #68\/26 – position #21260<\/p>\n

(permanent, full-time, 1.0 FTE)<\/p>\n

Regina Public Library is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the community that we serve. The Library\u00a0welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":373,"featured_media":6744,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Regina, Saskatchewan","_application":"https:\/\/jobs.dayforcehcm.com\/en-US\/rpl\/CANDIDATEPORTAL\/jobs\/2840","_company_name":"Regina Public Library","_company_website":"http:\/\/reginalibrary.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":["post-7174","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job-type-paid"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/7174","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\/373"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=7174"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=7174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}