07 Nov
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Toronto Public Library
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Toronto
07 Nov
Toronto Public Library
Toronto
Job Number :**
- J0326-0316
Posting Date :**
- March 26, 2026
Closing Date :**
- April 13, 2026
Job Title :**
- District Manager
Branch/Department :**
- Cedarbrae
Division :**
- Branch Operations & Customer Experience
Employment Type :**
- Permanent Full Time
# of Open Positions :**
- 1
New vacancy :**
- No
ABOUT TPL Toronto Public Library (TPL) is North America’s busiest public library system. TPL employs approximately 2,400 staff who provide high quality library services to the people of Toronto across 100 locations.
JOB SUMMARY : Under the general direction of the designated Senior Manager, responsible for the management of departments, branches or corporate projects.
JOB DUTIES :
- Manages the daily operations and services of departments or branches
- Effectively communicates policies, programs and services to internal and external stakeholders
- Ensures the achievement of goals and objectives for the area of responsibility
- Recommends annual budget allocations and maintains budget control
- Assumes responsibility for the department or area in the absence of the Senior Manager
- Hires new staff, transfers, promotes, approves wage increases and confirms performance evaluations
- Disciplines, terminates, participates in grievance procedures and administers collective agreements as required
- Manages training, development and supervision of all levels of staff in the area of responsibility
- Represents the Library in appropriate community and professional organizations
- Designs, manages and monitors performance measures for the area of responsibility
- Plans and manages the annual delivery of programs, events, displays and exhibits appropriate to the designated community
- Contributes to service development and delivery through leadership in system committees or projects
- Ensures protected and welcoming facilities and environments.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Post graduate university degree in library or information science from an accredited program, or a recognized library degree equivalent
- Experience in managing a team of professional and support staff, preferably in the area of responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and collaborative work approaches
- Committed to providing efficient, responsive and innovative service to clients
- Demonstrated capacity for problem solving, results orientation and creativity
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills
- Superior facilitation and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of developments in library field and relevant legislation
- Proven ability in managing change.
SALARY :Grade 7: $103,431 to $141,247 per annum (2025 Rate)
LOCATION :Cedarbrae Branch - 545 Markham Rd, Scarborough
ACCOMMODATION : We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
APPLICATION PROCESS : We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
📌 District Manager (Toronto)
🏢 Toronto Public Library
📍 Toronto