At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Woodcroft branch, manage staff, and engage with the community.
- Company: Join the Edmonton Public Library, a hub for knowledge and community connection.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Inspire and mentor a team while fostering a love for libraries in your community.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science and leadership experience required.
Are you an experienced leader who can effectively manage staff and engage with customers? Do you have knowledge and interest in public libraries and community services? If so, consider joining the Edmonton Public Library! We are seeking an enthusiastic branch manager to serve at the Woodcroft branch.
The ideal candidate is an experienced manager with exceptional leadership skills. You motivate and inspire staff, provide top-notch customer service, lead projects, and build community connections. Diplomatic and collaborative, you foster respect and accountability. Your coaching and mentoring skills help your team develop and excel. You thrive on change, and those around you are swept up by your enthusiasm!
Using your superb organizational and leadership skills, you will manage the Woodcroft Branch, ensuring that the facility, collections, and services best meet the needs of the community. As the manager, you are accountable for 30 full-time and part-time positions. Familiar with library service trends and technologies, you foster a learning environment and develop staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
You are committed to upholding the Canadian Federation of Library Associations position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion. Working as a member of a system-wide team environment, you will make a real difference in people's lives every day.
Qualifications:
- Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of 2 years professional library experience and 3 years of supervisory or directly related experience.
- Note: Equivalencies will be considered for those with a relevant undergraduate degree, at least 7 years of related management experience, and a commitment to complete a Master of Library Information Studies degree (within 5 years).
- Satisfactory background screening is required for this position, which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.
About the Branch:
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Who we are:
The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas, and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton's largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Salary: $112,782 - $140,974 per annum
Classification Title: Manager 2
Posting Date: Sep 25, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Public Services Department (Edmonton Public Library)
Work Location(s): Woodcroft Branch, 13420 - 114 Avenue Edmonton T5M 2Y5
EPL Branch Manager in Edmonton employer: City Of Edmonton
The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) is an exceptional employer that values leadership, community engagement, and professional development. As the Branch Manager at Woodcroft, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritizes collaboration and innovation, while also benefiting from competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within a dynamic public service environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of Edmontonians through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and exceptional customer service.
