{"id":7240,"date":"2026-09-30T10:13:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&p=7240"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:14:31","slug":"ontario-library-association-toronto-on-17-ola-board-executive-president-2-year-term","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/job\/ontario-library-association-toronto-on-17-ola-board-executive-president-2-year-term\/","title":{"rendered":"OLA Board Executive \u2013 President (2 year term)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for Your Next Big Challenge? Apply to be the President of OLA! (2-year term)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step into a high-impact leadership role with the Ontario Library Association<\/strong> and help shape the future of Ontario\u2019s library and information services sector. As OLA President<\/strong>, you\u2019ll champion the association\u2019s strategic priorities, strengthen connections across the library community, and represent OLA in important conversations with partners, government, and sector leaders. This two-year term offers a meaningful opportunity to grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and contribute to advocacy that supports libraries across Ontario. If you\u2019re passionate about inclusive librarianship, community engagement, and moving the profession forward, consider submitting a nomination.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who We Are:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ontario Library Association (OLA)<\/strong> is all about leading, inspiring, and driving innovation within the library and information services world. We\u2019re committed to growth, diversity, equity, and inclusion \u2013 values that guide everything we do. We welcome applicants from all library backgrounds, all across Ontario. We\u2019d especially love to see applications from Indigenous Peoples, and everyone who brings a unique perspective to the table, whether that\u2019s through lived experience, cultural background or library expertise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Role:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As President of OLA, you\u2019ll be the driving force behind the work we do. You will be the face and voice of the organization, providing leadership and direction. You\u2019ll steer the ship, set the tone, and make sure we\u2019re all headed in the right direction toward OLA’s goals. It\u2019s a role that calls for both inspiration and strategy, and at times, the ability to have meaningful conversations with various partners, government officials and media about the challenges facing our sector.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0What You’ll Be Doing:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Driving OLA\u2019s Strategic Priorities Forward\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Keeping OLA\u2019s vision, mission, values and goals front and centre.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Building connections with all types of libraries and community partnerships.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Overseeing policy changes and keeping things fresh and current.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Getting involved in finance planning (yes, the exciting world of budgets!).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Your Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meetings: You\u2019ll chair Board meetings and work closely with our Executive Director to get agendas and materials sorted out. Our meetings are primarily virtual, and your leadership will ensure that discussions are productive, inclusive and action-oriented.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Board Development: You\u2019ll make sure our board members have the proper onboarding, tools, training, and mentorship they need to shine and feel comfortable in their work. As President, you\u2019ll play a key role in guiding that next generation of OLA leadership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Communication:\u00a0 In coordination with the Executive Director, the President ensures that between meetings, the Board is kept in the loop on any activities, matters of concern, or emerging issues in the library sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Annual Super Conference: You get to pick the theme (no pressure, but make it awesome!), help plan the event, and do all the fun things like opening remarks and mingling at the receptions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who We’re Looking For:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Someone who will champion and drive the current strategic plan forward\u00a0<\/p>\n

– A strong commitment to OLA\u2019s mission and values.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Passion for advancing inclusive librarianship and community engagement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Leadership skills? Check. Facilitation chops? Double check. (Traditional leadership background not required\u2014bring your unique flair!)\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Interested in government relations and advocacy? Even better. Your work as President will require you to represent OLA in conversations with key stakeholders.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Nitty-Gritty:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

– Term: 2 years total. Year 1 as Vice President, Year 2 as President.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– It is recommended that the Vice-President and Treasurer positions be an active member of OLA (e.g. member of a Council, planning committees, or other involvement) and be a member in good standing for a minimum of three years to apply for the position so they will be versed in the work and activities of the association<\/p>\n

– Time Commitment: We get it\u2014life is busy. OLA is super flexible but this role does require a steady commitment. Expect monthly board meetings (primarily virtual), some planning sessions, and of course the annual OLA Super Conference. Some additional time may be needed for advocacy work and representing OLA at various functions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– Perks: In addition to making a last impact on the library community, you\u2019ll gain valuable leadership skills, broaden your network, and get involved in high-level advocacy.\u00a0 Plus, we cover travel expenses when you need to head to Toronto.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Compensation<\/strong>
This is a Volunteer role<\/p>\n

How to Join Us?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If this sounds like your next challenge, submit your nomination here. Nominations will be reviewed by the OLA Nomination Committee, and if we get more than one, the OLA Membership will vote in early December.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

GO6 \u2014 OLA Board Member-Director<\/a><\/p>\n

GO6.1 \u2014 OLA President<\/a><\/p>\n

GO3\u2014 Nominations and Elections<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Toronto, ON or within commuting distance","_application":"https:\/\/accessola.com\/","_company_name":"Ontario Library Association","_company_website":"https:\/\/accessola.com\/","_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":[17],"class_list":["post-7240","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job-type-volunteer"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/7240","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=7240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=7240"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobweb.fims.uwo.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=7240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}