Position Details

Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library
Position Title: Library Director
Location: Beaumont, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports To: Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library Board
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends as required
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive
benefits and pension eligibility per policy
Posting Number: BBL-LD-2026-01
Application Deadline: April 14, 2026 (11:59 p.m. MT)

Position Overview

The Library Director provides executive leadership and overall management of Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library. This role is accountable for strategic planning, library operations, people
leadership, financial stewardship, governance support, and stakeholder relations. The Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and innovative public library services that reflect
Beaumont’s rapid growth, diverse population, and strong Francophone heritage.

Reporting directly to the Library Board, the Library Director serves as the Library’s chief administrative officer and public representative, fostering partnerships that strengthen the Library’s role as a community hub for lifelong learning, culture, and connection.

Community Profile: Beaumont, Alberta

Beaumont is a vibrant and rapidly growing city located just south of Edmonton, offering the benefits of a close-knit community alongside access to a major metropolitan region. Known for its strong Francophone heritage, family-friendly atmosphere, and high quality of life, Beaumont blends small-city character with forward-looking development.

With one of the youngest and fastest-growing populations in Alberta, Beaumont is a diverse and engaged community that values education, culture, and civic participation. Beaumont’s ongoing
residential growth and expanding cultural landscape boasts over 50% of households with active library memberships, leading to exciting opportunities for the public library to evolve as a central gathering place that supports literacy, inclusion, creativity, and digital access.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership

Provide vision, leadership, and direction for library programs, services, and operations
Develop and implement strategic and operational plans aligned with Board priorities
Monitor performance and report outcomes to the Library Board

Governance & Compliance

Advise and support the Library Board in policy development and decision-making
Ensure compliance with the Alberta Libraries Act, regulations, bylaws, and professional standards
Manage organizational risk, policies, and reporting requirements

Financial Management

Prepare, administer, and monitor the Library’s operating and capital budgets
Ensure transparent and responsible stewardship of public funds
Pursue grants, partnerships, and other external funding opportunities

People Leadership

Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate library staff
Foster a positive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture
Support staff development, training, and succession planning

Library Services & Operations

Oversee collections, programs, digital services, and technology
Ensure services are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to community needs
Champion intellectual freedom, privacy, and customer service excellence

Facilities & Technology

Ensure the Library facility is safe, functional, and welcoming
Plan for lifecycle maintenance, capital needs, and technology upgrades

Partnerships & Community Relations

Serve as the Library’s primary spokesperson and community representative
Build strong working relationships with the City of Beaumont, schools, community organizations, donors, and regional/provincial library partners

Minimum Qualifications (Screening Criteria – Must Have)

Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution
Demonstrated leadership experience in a library environment
Strong communication, organizational, and community engagement skills
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and legislation
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience at a management level in a public library; however, candidates with significant management experience in another library will also be considered

Preferred Assets

Experience working with a public library board or governing body
Knowledge of Alberta’s public library system and regional services
Experience with grant writing, advocacy, and fundraising
Proficiency in French
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement

Core Competencies

Strategic and innovative thinking
Collaborative leadership and people management
Financial accountability and results orientation
Community-centred service delivery
Change and project management
Proven ability to work collaboratively and forge strong working relationships and effective partnerships

Working Conditions

Office and public library environment with regular public interaction
Occasional off-site meetings and community events
Some standing, walking, and light lifting associated with library operations

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Pension participation per policy
Paid time off and professional development support
Opportunity to lead a key community institution in a growing and engaged city

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit the following as a single PDF by April 14, 2026 (11:59 p.m. MT) to libraryboard.beaumont@gmail.com:

Cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining leadership approach and relevant experience
Résumé or CV

Email Subject Line: Library Director – BBL-LD-2026-01

Equity, Accessibility & Privacy

Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the selection process. Personal information collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes and handled in accordance with the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and the Access to Information Act (ATIA), as applicable.