on 2025-03-17
Director, Library
Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada
Ottawa (Ontario)
EX-01
$134,827 to $158,601
To apply: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=2299161
For further information on the organization, please visit Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science; OR graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or in Library and Information Science for which another Bachelor’s degree was a prerequisite.
EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience in managing at least one aspect of the operations, programs or services of a library **, such as collection development, reference/research services or digital library systems.
Experience leading or developing projects requiring building partnerships across various sections within a Library or collaboration across branches of an organization.
Experience in managing human and financial resources.***
Experience in establishing or maintaining effective working relationships and partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
Experience providing briefings, strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.
*Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various complex activities for a minimum of five (5) years.
**A library includes a library in a government institution, a municipal library, an academic library in a post-secondary educational institution, a library in a law firm or a library that supports the work of a court, board, tribunal, or law society.
*** Some examples of managing human resources are: supervising staff, staffing, establishing work plans or performance objectives, conducting performance assessments and feedback, and approving training. Some examples of managing financial resources are: full delegation for a budget, being responsible for financial planning, forecasting and reporting.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience in project management for relocation of a library.
Experience in negotiating with publishers or vendors.
Experience in working in a law library, including a library in a law firm or a library that supports the work of a court, board, tribunal, or law society.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Bilingual – Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the mandate and priorities of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Knowledge of issues, emerging trends, and technological developments in the library and information field, such as artificial intelligence, knowledge management, legal publishing landscape, web-based services and standards, electronic information service delivery applications and methods, digital libraries and resources, metadata standards and the development of legal information portals.
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results
Definitions of the key leadership competencies can be found at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile.html
ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of legal research methods, tools, and resources, both traditional and electronic.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities
Information on employment equity
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance