Team Lead, South

Role Responsibilities

So, tell us… are you an innovative and service-orientated information professional with a passion for leadership? If so, Alberta Law Libraries is seeking a service-driven, innovative information professional with leadership passion for a Team Lead role in Calgary. Reporting to the Manager of User Experience, the position oversees efficient operations across multiple southern Alberta library locations, including Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer.

The Team Lead, South is responsible for delivering prompt legal reference and research services, developing and supporting training for stakeholders, and contributing to strategic planning and procedural development. The role requires strong judgment and multitasking skills to manage complex situations, long-term initiatives, and urgent operational needs across Southern Region libraries.

The ideal candidate would be a dynamic team leader with strong organizational, analytical and time management skills. They will also have exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, a proven track record of collaborative mentoring, and is dedicated to client service.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

Master’s in library and information studies (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution plus 4 years of related experience. 

Required:

• Master in Library and Information Studies (MLS/MLIS).
• Please outline how your experience as it relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Assets:

• Law Library experience.
• Supervisory/management experience.
• Leadership qualities, including emotional intelligence and people skills.
• Ability to move projects to completion.
• Readiness to contribute to library goals and vision.

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Agility to anticipate, assess and adapt to changing priorities, and make effective decisions.
• Drive for Results to know what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Creative Problem Solving to be proactive in identifying solutions and focusing on continuous improvement.
• Develop Networks to connect with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders consistently and ensures their needs are meet.
• Systems Thinking to recognize the broader impact of your work and to be able to understand broader goals.

Notes

Hours of work:  Monday – Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm (36.25/week).

Positions currently available: One (1) permanent salaried position.

Location: Calgary Court Centre, 5th Floor, 601 – 5th Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2P 5P7.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.