Coqlibrary.ca
Coquitlam, BC  

Coquitlam Public Library provides service on the unceded traditional territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation, which lies within the shared territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Katzie, Musqueam, Qayqayt, Squamish and Sto’:lo Nations. 

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE  

Established in 1976, under the Library Act, the Coquitlam Public Library (the Library) creates joy in discovery by providing inviting, innovative spaces and services that promote learning and knowledge and engage all of Coquitlam’s diverse communities. The Library is committed to inclusivity, team wellbeing and culture, partnerships and engagement, truth and reconciliation and leading into the future. The Library provides access to physical, online, and mobile services from two branches (Poirier and City Centre) and the Library Link (the mobile library, ring Library service to outlying geographical areas in Coquitlam). In addition, the Library is expecting to explore and engage in expansion opportunities to support community growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE  

Reporting directly to the Library Board, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall vision and leadership for the Library and its services. The Executive Director provides strategic, financial, and operational oversight of the Library established by the Library Board and the requirements of the Library Act. The Executive Director is committed to advancing public library services and advancing an organizational culture that is collaborative, innovative, and designed to reflect the Library’s community, partners, and customers. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader who is passionate about the public library sector and integrated community services. The ideal candidate will have relevant education (master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, preferred) and training with a minimum of seven (7) years experience in a senior management position. The preferred candidate will demonstrate experience in collaborative team leadership, financial management, program delivery, and community engagement. Demonstrated experience working in a unionized setting and non-profit board governance is an asset. A combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered. The position requires the ability to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Police Check. 

The hiring salary range is $140,000 – $180,000 supplemented by an excellent total rewards and benefits package. 

EXPERIENCE 

· Strategic planning  

· Financial management

· Program development 

· Labour relations  

· Sector advocacy  

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

· Organizational leadership 

· Collaboration  

· Sound judgement  

· Interpersonal skills 

· Communication  

TO APPLY 

Letter of Introduction & resume via email to Harbour West Consulting

CONTACT DETAILS 

Harbour West Consulting believes equity, diversity and inclusion are essential for the organizations we serve to achieve the business goals they strive for. We believe that everyone – no matter their gender, racialized identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, political beliefs, family status, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, or Indigenous status – should have equitable access to jobs and opportunities. We strive to ensure the recruitment process unfolds in a fair, transparent, timely and open manner to include individuals previously underrepresented or discouraged from participating. 

Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with Coquitlam Public Library, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca.