Manager, collection services

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The Role

We are looking for a Manager, Collections Services to support our Knowledge, Information and Technology Services Branch (KITS). The ideal candidate will be someone who shares NRC’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working as part of the Library and Information Management Services (LIMS) team, the Collections Services Manager supports LIMS’s role as the National Science Library and provider of knowledge and information to NRC and the Canadian innovation community. The incumbent of this position’s main responsibilities are to:

• Lead a team of 7 staff responsible for the provision of the following services to NRC clients: front line library support; circulation; archives; rare book room; document delivery; interlibrary loan; acquisitions; collection holdings maintenance; troubleshooting; and copyright and scholarly publishing support.   
• Forecast, monitor, update and report on the NRC collection budget.
• Oversee collection holdings maintenance and updates in library systems.  
• Initiate and coordinate various projects and service improvement initiatives, working with other LIMS managers and the Collections Services team.  

You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of LIMS processes and services across the NRC. You will be part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team where communication and teamwork are important.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

An ALA accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. degree 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• *A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an equivalent management position (leading team, managing human resources and managing projects).
• **Significant experience in the management and delivery of library services.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Experience in interpreting policies, procedures, and/or contracts
• Experience with the Government of Canada financial and procurement processes and regulations, this experience is an asset.

*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last 5 years.

**Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities over a period of at least three (3) years in the last five (5) years.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Significant knowledge of collections management principles and practices, including acquisitions and electronic resources management. 
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, standards, systems, and best practices in copyright, scholarly communications, digital collections, acquisitions, publishing and open access. 
• Knowledge of tools and solutions used to enable library services (ERM, repositories, discovery layers, digital collections management, library portal, etc.).  
• Knowledge of theories, principles and practices associated with the design and delivery of services to clients.
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and sustain stakeholder relationships in a professional environment.

*Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities over a period of at least three (3) years in the last five (5) years.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services.

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Compensation

From $98,520 to $116,282 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond. comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.