Branch Supervisor 1 - Embro

 WHAT WE OFFER:

Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.

Employee and Family Assistance Plan available

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Branch Services Librarian, the Branch Supervisor 1 maintains the day-to-day operations of a Village Library Branch located in a multi-purpose facility or stand-alone location and open 13 to 16 hours per week.

The Branch Supervisor 1 provides high level customer service, including instruction and promotion of library resources, readers’ advisory, programming and technology support for customers of all ages and backgrounds. This includes those that may be living with a disability, addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or have other complex needs.

All Oxford County Library (OCL) employees are responsible for supporting the Library’s Mission, Vision and Values and providing Oxford’s communities with excellent responsive services in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

• Post-secondary education in Library studies or a related discipline. University education is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience working in a library environment, planning and delivering programs to a variety of ages.
• Previous supervisory experience considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including familiarity with and adaptability to new technologies. Knowledge of library software/integrated library system and systems are
  strongly recommended.
• Ability to interact respectfully with a variety of community member and groups, including those that may be living with a disability, addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or have other complex needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca

Please include the competition # and position title in the subject line of your email.

POSTING DATE: Wednesday, November 11th, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026, by 4pm             

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.