Supervisor, Library Material Handling
Req ID: 25831
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 12/25/2024
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Library Collections & Material Handling, the successful candidate will supervise the Material Handling section for Mississauga Library. This includes supervising a staff team involved in the transportation of Library materials across the system, use of Automated Materials Handling equipment and related materials handling duties. The Supervisor, Library Material Handling is a member of Mississauga Library System's leadership team and is actively involved in committees and projects to help meet the organization's strategic ends.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Library Collections & Material Handling, the Supervisor is responsible for the provision of receiving, materials handling and courier services.
- Responsible for planning, developing, directing, and evaluating operations and resources within the material handling business section.
- Responsible for developing, directing, coaching, and evaluating staff in a unionized environment.
- Develops services levels, guidelines, and standards for receiving, materials handling and courier services.
- Ensures delivery of library materials and related items in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Manages relationships with vendors for Automated Materials Handling equipment, Material Management, Transportation & Works, and others for Material Handling related areas (supplies, courier vans, etc).
- Contributes to the business unit and system's continued success through participation in special projects and system initiatives.
- Monitors and ensures a safe, secure, and clean work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Library and Information Technician diploma preferred.
- A valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and excellent driving record is required.
- Experience in driving a 16 foot, 3 ton cube van and maintaining a vehicle for road safety is preferred.
- 3 to 5 years supervisory experience leading teams in various library settings; experience in library technical services would be an asset.
- Experience with automated materials handling equipment is preferred.
- Excellent customer service, leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Superior communication (verbal, written, presentation), problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated experience and success with change management.
- Excellent working knowledge of integrated library software systems; experience with SirsiDynix Symphony would be an asset.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel; experience with SAP would be an asset.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 76,313.00 - $ 101,753.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Hazel McCallion Central Library
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Mississauga Library , Digital Library Services & Collect
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
