Greater Victoria Public Library
Assistant Director, Collections and Program Development

External Job Posting
2026-20EX

Category
Assistant Director, Collections and Program Development

Job Type
Regular Full-time

Posting Type
External

Work Location
Victoria, BC

Hours per Week
35

Salary Range
$115,903 - $132,264 (Exempt Pay Band 3)

Union Membership
This is an Exempt Position in a unionized CUPE 410 worksite

DESCRIPTION

Do you want to build strong, collaborative relationships across GVPL and with community partners, helping ensure that collections, programs, and digital services are designed and delivered in ways that serve and strengthen the Greater Victoria community?
Do you enjoy turning big-picture goals into clear service standards, tools, and supports that help frontline staff deliver consistent, high-quality experiences across every branch location?
Are you skilled at guiding people and practices in a way that builds a healthy, safe, and respectful workplace, so staff can thrive and deliver excellent service to the Greater Victoria community?

Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, Library Services, this exempt role provides strategic and operational leadership for the GVPL’s collections, programs, and Community-Inspired Library Service design. This role is accountable for ensuring that collections and programs are relevant, inclusive, responsive, and aligned with GVPL’s Strategic Plan and community priorities.

Details

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements.
Evening and weekend work may be required.
Please find a copy of the job description here.
A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.
The successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory police information/background check.

Applicants must meet the required qualifications (education and experience, skills, knowledge, and ability) as noted in the job description to be considered for a position.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate in the application how their education and experience meets the qualifications as noted in the job description. The application should also include professional development taken to date.

Applicants should provide relevant work experience as noted in the job description.

Note: applicants may be required to submit verification of education.

Applicants may be asked to provide a demonstration of their skills and abilities in addition to an interview; details will be provided to applicants in advance to allow time for preparation.

If you are ready to make a positive career change that will provide you with the opportunity to truly make a difference, please:

Email your resume to pccareers@gvpl.ca.
Quote “2026-20EX Assistant Director, Collections and Program Development” in the subject line of your email.
Complete the Job Application Form by using the link provided below.
- Link: 2026-20EX Assistant Director, Collections and Program Development - Job Application Form

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Only complete applications will be accepted.

We thank all applicants for their interest, and we will contact only those selected to move forward.

Greater Victoria Public LibraryAssistant Director, Collections and Program Development

Greater Victoria Public Library
Assistant Director, Collections and Program Development

Greater Victoria Public Library

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Assistant Director, Collections and Program Development