Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Library

Location University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date 12 November 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE 1.0

Salary Grade $92,337.00 - $120,113.00

Additional Posting Information N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification SG14

Employee Group: PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed 1

Category Administrative and Support Services, Education, Training, and Library

About this Prospect The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

Launched in 2025 as the world’s first library-based institute of advanced studies, Kula: Library Futures Academy brings the ambition and convening power of academic libraries to the wider university and global communities. We explore how libraries, long charged with keeping knowledge, become a place for questioning the future of scholarship and the ethics of knowledge systems. Through fellowships, conversations, public events, publications, and international partnerships, Kula situates UVic Libraries as a participant in, and shaper of, global conversations about research and scholarly communication.

This position is eligible for a campus flex arrangement The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $92,337 to $101,817.

Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Performance range: Up to $120,113.

Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary Mandate Reporting to the Director of the Kula: Library Futures Academy, the Manager of Operations provides leadership for the planning, coordination, communications, and operational infrastructure that support the Academy’s programs, partnerships, and strategic priorities.

The position translates strategic direction into effective processes, coordinates activities across multiple initiatives, and ensures that Kula’s programs and operations are well organized, documented, communicated, and aligned with Library and University priorities.



The position also serves as an essential operational connector between Kula and librarians and archivists across the Libraries, identifying opportunities to engage their expertise, research, collections, professional networks, and emerging practice in Kula programs and initiatives. Working closely with the Director, the Manager of Partnerships, and the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator, the position supports the effective implementation and stewardship of Kula initiatives, programs, fellowships, events, publications, and partnerships while facilitating effective collaboration with librarians, archivists, and library units whose expertise and capabilities contribute to the Academy’s work.

Objectives

Ensure the operational efficiency and high impact of the Kula: Library Futures Academy programs and initiatives

Strengthen connections and effective collaboration between Kula and librarians and archivists across the Libraries

Develop and coordinate communications and knowledge mobilization activities that articulate the Academy’s work, programs, opportunities, and impact

Create a continuum from strategic and intellectual leadership through external relationship development, internal organization integration, and day-to-day operational delivery

This position may be required to work outside of regular hours on occasion and as necessary

Job Requirements Requirements This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree; with a minimum of 10 years of relevant post‑secondary experience building and maintaining diverse partnerships and collaborations across a variety of portfolios. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of higher education and academic environments, including institutional structures, policies, governance, and emerging issues affecting research, scholarship, and knowledge systems

Knowledge of strategic planning, program development, project management, and operational planning within complex, multi‑stakeholder organizations

Demonstrated skill in translating strategic direction into operational plans, coordinating multiple concurrent initiatives, timelines, resources,



dependencies, and deliverables

Demonstrated skill in synthesizing complex information and identifying operational implications, opportunities, risks, and emerging issues

Demonstrated skill in written communication, editing, briefing, and presentation for diverse internal and external audiences

Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining collaborative relationships and partnerships across organizational, disciplinary, and institutional boundaries

Demonstrated experience in supervision, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and training

Ability to exercise independent judgment, anticipate needs, solve problems, and improve processes in a complex and evolving environment

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, quality, accountability, and organizational continuity

Ability to develop effective systems, workflows, documentation, and tracking mechanisms

Ability to remain calm, friendly, and articulate in the face of adversity

Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and patience in managing confidential or sensitive matters

Exhibits a high level of integrity, credibility, resourcefulness, and confidence

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment

Ability to exhibit an agile, entrepreneurial approach to conducting business, remaining mindful of University regulations and constraints

Proficiency in navigating and effectively using a range of standard office software including Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Outlook, and other specialized systems as required

Territory Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

Accessibility Statement

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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