Chief Executive officer

Job title: Chief Executive officer

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Job description: Chief Executive Officer
BRACEBRIDGE Public Library
A new CEO is being recruited on the retirement of the incumbent after 15 years. The Bracebridge Public Library is a single-branch system in the downtown core serving a mid-sized population that swells markedly in the summer.
Bracebridge is in an area of natural beauty including 1,600 lakes and numerous waterfalls. Being on a major highway two hours from Toronto and minutes from a regional airport make Bracebridge a favoured destination. Bracebridge’s population of over 16,000 continues to grow. The economy depends on hospitality and tourism, construction, geo-tech and green technology, health care, niche manufacturing, regional and local government. There is a continuing need for health care professionals.
The new incumbent will address a range of opportunities to ensure that service levels are consistent and meet the needs of the community:

• Engage in planning and fundraising as needed for the new library
• Develop creative approaches to deal with space limitations until the new library is built
• Support the board in developing short and long-range strategic directions and annual plans
• Clarify and foster relationships and responsibilities with town staff, particularly working with the CAO and collaborating with all the town’s key staff and organizational units
• Envision and implement service strategies to reach residents and businesses

This position will appeal to those who are passionate about the difference community-led libraries make and who have:

• A graduate-level degree in library-information science (preferred); or comparable level of education (including and not limited to business, technology, or public administration)
• Five years of management experience including budgeting, policy development, strategic planning, project management and personnel management
• A strong understanding of emerging trends, new technologies and advancements in library service
• Political acuity and ability to adapt to political changes

• Experience with facility planning and development, ideally for shared-use solutions
• A sincere desire to be an integral part and champion of the growing and evolving town.

Bracebridge Public Library offers a highly competitive salary range. For more information, consult the Position Profile posted on the library’s web site at (available April 6).

Competition closes Weds. April 28

Requirements: See description above

Expected salary: $90000 – 100000 per year

Location: Bracebridge, ON

Job date: Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:23:05 GMT