Government of Saskatchewan is Looking For Public Library Coordinator at Regina, SK Full Time

Employment Type: Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 months

Location(s): SK-Rgna-Regina

Ministry: 005 Education

Salary Range: $37.431-$46.906 Hourly

Salary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)

Grade: SGEU.10.

The Ministry of Education provides leadership and direction to Saskatchewan’s education, early years, library, and literacy sectors. The ministry is committed to providing equitable and inclusive education, early years and library systems that benefit all learners and foundationally place Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures and languages within structures, policies, and curricula. The Ministry of Education is advancing reconciliation with early years, Prekindergarten to Grade 12, library, and First Nations, Métis and Inuit partners by acknowledging our shared history to build a brighter future together.

Do you want to have an impact on the future of public library service in Saskatchewan? Do you want to hone your policy development skills and consensus building abilities in a complex environment? If so, the Provincial Library and Literacy Office is hiring a 7-month term Public Library Coordinator.

As the term Public Library Coordinator, you will:
Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate public library services in priority areas including services for people with print disabilities and multilingual services.

This includes collection development, workshops, training and other service activities.

Identify patterns and trends, provide innovative solutions and make policy recommendations to senior leaders.

Assess library system performance using established metrics and make recommendations for system improvements.

Write a variety of detailed, accurate and clear policy documents and technical materials, including strategic policy documents, cabinet documents, annual s.

The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge of public library legislation, policies, board governance and local government relationships.

Knowledge of current social, political, economic, and technological trends and issues that are relevant to public libraries.

Strong relationship building and problem solving skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong research and policy analysis skills.

A valid driver’s license to be able to travel within the province.

Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through a Master of Library Science or an ALA-approved equivalent. This education should be combined with knowledge of public libraries, preferably with a Saskatchewan context.

Preference for indigenous persons, visible minority persons and/or persons with disabilities. Bilingual, English and French, will be considered an asset.

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You will have knowledge of:
public library legislation, policies, board governance and local government relationships.

current social, political, economic, and technological trends and issues that are relevant to public libraries.

the public library sector and legislation in Saskatchewan.

Abilities:
Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate public library board and staff training and development programs and strategic planning sessions. Promote continuing education and continuous improvement among branch staff and stakeholders.

Establish active communication and trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Plan, develop, facilitate and lead meetings and events to achieve consensus and establish/maintain partnerships.

Understand and articulate the strategic direction and mandate of the organization, aligning current operations with the future direction of the ministry.

Persuade and influence senior management, stakeholders and potential partners by articulating the implications of proposed policy/program/legislative/partnership directions.

Analyze trends and issues, engage with the research literature, identify and develop options and solutions, and make policy recommendations to meet ministry goals and client needs.

Assess library system performance using established metrics and make recommendations for system improvements, recommend new metrics or outcomes-based evaluation techniques.

Organize and manage multiple projects taking into consideration conflicting and changing priorities and within established timeframes and budget.

Write a variety of detailed, accurate and clear policy documents and technical materials, including strategic policy documents, cabinet documents, annual s, budget documents, project plans, business cases, requests for proposals, feasibility studies, recommendations and s.

Travel and stay overnight as required.

You will be:
flexible and adaptable in order to work in a constantly changing environment;

organized and goal-oriented to accomplish tasks within established time frames, with diverse and conflicting workload pressures; and

a leader and a team player in order to achieve ministry and sector goals.

This position is designated for qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in “diversity groups” below

Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Visible minority persons

Hours of Work: A – SGEU Office 36 – one day off every two weeks

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Oct 17, 2023, 12:59:00 AM