About the Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions that showcase the region's beauty: pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests and both historic and modern areas, all within approximately 45,000 square kilometres. Headquartered in the heart of Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 144,000 located within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.
Kamloops is situated on the traditional and unceded lands of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc within Secwepemc’ulucw territory at the confluence of the mighty North and South Thompson rivers. A mecca for sports and outdoor enthusiasts, Canada’s Tournament Capital City is located 350 kms from Vancouver and a short 45 minute drive from the resort Village of Sun Peaks known for its world class ski runs, hiking rails and bike park. Minutes away from pristine lakes and wildlife, it’s not unusual to encounter cougars and bears in this supernatural BC territory. Let your imagination run wild!
About our Library System
The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL), the biggest Regional District department, delivers services through 14 locations – urban and rural, a Mobile Library, and Library Home Service. Patron-centric, the TNRL goes the distance in providing service for a lifetime of personal growth, learning and enjoyment through programming, resources and space designed for people of all ages and abilities.
The Kamloops Library is located in the bustling TNRD Civic Building which also houses the Kamloops Art Gallery and a busy café. This 15,000 sq. ft. branch is a hub for community, literacy and arts programs.
The Role
The TNRL is recruiting a Branch Head for the Kamloops Library who is keen to work in a vibrant and busy public library. The Branch Head is responsible for the effective delivery of services including modelling superior customer service, leading a library team, and ensuring a top-notch patron experience by taking ownership of the facility, its collections and programs. As one of your many attributes, you’re a community builder, an effective communicator, a champion of intellectual freedom and will help foster strong relationships and partnerships across the regional district.
You will find yourself spending more time on the floor engaging with the community and supporting your team than working in your office. Interactions will constantly challenge and inspire you as you lead this exciting community hub. You will recruit, develop and mentor library staff. By working closely with your front-line team, you will build on their strengths to ensure that the library is a most welcoming environment. Working collegially with the Library Leadership Team, the Branch Head will participate in system-wide committees and lead project work for the betterment of the TNRL.
You have the ability to connect and make everyone feel important. You pride yourself on being kind, inclusive and focused on helping others. Your creativity, ingenuity and problem-solving skills make you a great fit for this exciting opportunity.
This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) on a six-week rotation (weeks 1-4 shifts are Monday to Friday, week 5 shifts are Sunday to Thursday, and week 6 shifts are Tuesday to Saturday) with the following schedule:
Sundays: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Mondays: 10:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Thursdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Fridays: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Saturdays: 9:30am - 5:00pm
The schedule for this role is subject to change.