Are you a strategic thinker and a library and information systems subject-matter-expert with exceptional project management skills? Consider this exciting opportunity to provide direction, advice and guidance to public libraries, their boards, and municipalities. As a key member of the Libraries, Arts and Heritage Services Unit, you will establish and promote partnership opportunities to clients, and develop library programs.
The Libraries, Arts and Heritage Services Unit provides technical and advisory services to key partners and stakeholders in the arts, public library and heritage sectors. It plans, leads and manages program initiatives for the arts, public library and heritage sectors and works with provincial and national organizations.
About the job
You will:
- provide technical and advisory services to key and critical partners and stakeholders in the library sector (e.g., Public Libraries Act, Ontario Public Library Service Awards, Annual Survey of Public Libraries).
- develop and implement information tracking/data management systems.
- lead the design, development and implementation of customized and standardized education, training and outreach programs on new initiatives.
- consult with, and coordinate activities with several provincial library organizations.
- contribute to the preparation of and approval of Management Board/Cabinet Office/Treasury Board Submissions.
- develop and maintain multiple partnerships to enable a coordinated approach to service delivery improvements and initiatives.
- lead special corporate projects from beginning to completion.
- deliver the Ontario Public Library Service Awards program.
- manage the Ontario Public Library Statistics program.
What you bring to the team
Specialized Knowledge:
You have:
- knowledge of library and information systems, including business trends in information, collections and information communications technology management, information access and the specialized needs and issues faced by public libraries in Ontario.
- knowledge of relevant programs, policies and legislative authorities of the municipal, provincial and federal government impacting the library sector (e.g., Public Libraries Act).
- the ability to gain knowledge of branch and government agenda and business plans that impact the provincial public library sector and the changing role of the provincial government, to initiate operational and service delivery improvement initiatives.
Research, Analysis and Project Management Skills:
You have:
- the ability to lead the development and implementation of information tracking/data management systems, including evaluation for service delivery improvements (e.g., Annual Survey of Public Libraries, Public Libraries Service Awards).
- analytical and evaluative skills to conduct ongoing research, environment scanning and analysis of a broad range of issues and initiatives, and current and emerging trends which influence and impact the cultural organizations/public library sector.
- the ability to plan, design, develop, implement and evaluate operational and service delivery mechanisms, regional approaches to education, training and outreach initiatives/activities, and information and knowledge management initiatives.
- problem-solving/issues management skills to identify and address emerging and contentious issues and make recommendations on remedial actions.
- leadership and project management skills, to successfully lead special corporate projects from beginning to completion.
Program Analysis Skills:
You have:
- knowledge of program evaluation and measurement systems, research and evaluation techniques, environmental scanning, and forecasting.
- knowledge of program administration methods and business planning processes.
- knowledge of policy and program analysis including: design, process, tools, strategies, and development techniques and methods.
- the ability to gain knowledge of current government directions in program development and accountability measures (e.g., concerning public libraries).
- the ability to gain knowledge of government policy/program and decision-making processes.
- the ability to gain an understanding of government grants administration and processes.
Communication and Relationship Management Skills:
You have:
- effective oral and written communications, interpersonal, consultation, presentation and negotiation skills and experience in developing reports, recommendations and presentations based on research findings and results.
- proficiency using computer systems/software/networks (e.g., Microsoft Office 365), internet/intranet and e-mail
- relationship management skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, built strong collaborative networks, and recommend and influence decision-making.
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