Library Manager & Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Location: Bonnyville, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Lead the Next Chapter of Library Service in Bonnyville
The Bonnyville Municipal Library Board is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and community-minded leader to serve as our next Library Manager & Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
This is a unique opportunity for a visionary professional to lead a vibrant community hub that serves as a centre for learning, connection, creativity, and discovery. Working closely with an engaged Library Board, dedicated staff, volunteers, and regional partners, the successful candidate will help shape the future direction of library services in Bonnyville and the surrounding area.
More than a traditional library management role, this position offers the opportunity to provide strategic leadership, strengthen community partnerships, and guide the organization through its next stage of growth and development.
About the Bonnyville Municipal Library
The Bonnyville Municipal Library serves the Town of Bonnyville and surrounding communities, providing access to information, technology, lifelong learning opportunities, and community programming.
As a member of the Northern Lights Library System (NLLS), The Regional Automation Consortium (TRAC), and The Alberta Library, the library benefits from extensive regional support, professional development opportunities, technology services, and access to a strong network of library professionals across northeastern Alberta.
Serving a community of more than 6,000 residents and a regional catchment area approaching 14,000 people, Bonnyville offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Located in Alberta's Lakeland region, residents enjoy year-round recreation, beautiful lakes, strong community connections, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Bonnyville Municipal Library Board, the Library Manager & Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of the library.
As the organization's senior administrative leader, the successful candidate will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, financial management, human resource leadership, and comprehensive support to the Library Board. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide leadership during a period of organizational transition, working collaboratively with the Board, staff, volunteers, and community partners to help shape the future of library services in Bonnyville.
Qualifications
- Library Information Technology Diploma, Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), or equivalent post-secondary education.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision, coaching, and development of staff and volunteers.
- Experience in a public library, municipal, non-profit, community development, recreation, cultural, educational, or related leadership environment.
- Experience with budgeting, financial management, financial reporting, and organizational planning.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lead organizational change while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Experience working with boards, committees, or governance structures (considered a strong asset).
- Knowledge of current library trends, public service delivery, and community engagement practices (considered an asset).
- Familiarity with Alberta's Libraries Act and Regulations (considered an asset).
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Application Information
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and interest in the position.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
The Bonnyville Municipal Library Board thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Recruitment Supported by Lakeland HR Solutions.
