Job Number: 54981

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 Londonderry Branch in Edmonton’s north-east, serving one of the City’s most culturally diverse populations. This position will also manage the McConachie eplGO location, which is just minutes down the road.

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!

In this role you will use your superb communication and organizational skills to manage this service point including including a $2.3 million budget and 31 full-time and part-time positions, as well as the facility, collections, and services to best meet community needs. 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 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 five years).
• Satisfactory background screening is required for this position, which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.

About the Branch:

Please click HERE to view information about the branch.

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.

Salary:

$112,782 - $140,974 per annum

Classification Title:

Manager 2

Posting Date:

Apr 8, 2026

Closing Date:

Apr 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to):

1 - Permanent Full-time

Union :

Management

Department:

Public Services Department (Edmonton Public Library)

Work Location(s):

Idylwylde Branch, 8310 - 88 Avenue Edmonton T6C 1L1