Join a team of creative and dedicated staff at the Prince George Public Library. This one-year term position is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while supporting the important work of the public library. At PGPL we are proud of our record of innovation, leadership, and service within our community, and embrace our mission to “build community resilience by creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for every person to read, connect, and share.”

This is a full-time position (40 hrs/wk) with a competitive wage of $44.92 per hour, plus vacation pay at 8.5%. PGPL provides comprehensive health and dental benefits, as well as participation in a defined benefit pension plan through Municipal Pension Plan. Looking for a new challenge in a new environment? Join the PGPL team!

Reporting to the Library Director, the Manager of Finance & Facilities provides leadership for the planning, performance, and oversight of the financial and facilities requirements of the Library. This includes ongoing supervision of department staff members. Working as part of the Library’s Leadership Team, the Manager participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s strategic and operational activities, in keeping with the mission, values, and goals of the Prince George Public Library.

Responsibilities require the exercise of considerable independence and interpretive judgement in both the creation and implementation of policies, plans, and procedures.

We are looking for:

A post-secondary degree with an accounting major.
Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience, including 3 years of relevant management experience in accounting.
Basic Security Training License required within 3 months of start of employment.
Knowledge and experience with a wide range of current technologies, including accounting software packages, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Adagio or batch accounting an asset.
Knowledge of municipal and library financial management processes, procedures and practices; standard accounting practices and internal controls.
Knowledge of planning and project management for facility projects; occupational health and safety standards; and incident management best practices.
Proven ability to select, train, supervise, and motivate staff in a collaborative environment.
Effective leadership skills with a commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
Effective teamwork skills and ability to contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Ability to adapt to change, help others adapt, to communicate change, and handle stress.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Experience managing in a union environment is considered an asset.
Creative and resourceful in generating new ideas and solving issues.. Innovative problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess opportunities as well as risks and explore new opportunities.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Please send a detailed résumé and cover letter in confidence that describes how you meet the qualifications of the position by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26th.

Human Resources

Prince George Public Library

888 Canada Games Way

Prince George BC, V2L 5T6

E-mail: hr@pgpl.ca

The Management Team thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Your application must be true and correct. Disqualification or termination of employment will result if there are any misstatements or omissions of material facts in the application or hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $44.92 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Vision care
Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-26

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Manager of Finance & Facilities (Term Replacement)