City of Ottawa

Portfolio Manager, Library Hospitality Services


PayCompetitive
LocationOttawa/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 14433

      Requisition ID: 14433

      Department: Ottawa Public Library

      Service: Service Planning

      Employment Type: 1 Permanent Full Time Position

      Work Hours: 35 hours per week

      Affiliation: MPE

      Salary Information: $92,807.26 - $117,375.44 annually (2024 rates of pay)

      Location: Library Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe Street

      City: Ottawa, ON

      Job Category: Ottawa Public Library

      Application Close: 30/08/2024

      JOB SUMMARY

      Ottawa Public Library (OPL) provides accessible, innovative library and information services throughout the city of Ottawa, that meet the unique needs of diverse communities, delivered through facility, mobile, and virtual channels.

      You are responsible for planning, managing and assessing food, retail, and event services at Ādisōke; including leading the design and operations of the retail space (gift shop) You are responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external management and stakeholders, representing OPL interests and liaising with Library and Archives Canada (LAC) to ensure joint alignment.

      You are also responsible for managing the unit’s human and financial resources, and contracted services (such as food services).

      This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your hospitality and customer service experiences and skills in a library setting.

      EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

      Completion of a 3-year college or university degree in hospitality and tourism management, business administration or other related field

      5 years of related experience in retail and foodservice operations, customer service, or related work experience, including a minimum of 2 years in the management of human and financial resources

      KNOWLEDGE

      • The Ottawa Public Library’s organizational, governance and administrative structures
      • Legislation, regulations, policies, standards and guidelines relevant to the work
      • Industry trends, best practices and developments
      • Business administration concepts, theories, principles and methodologies
      • Corporate policies, guidelines and practices
      • Understanding of the programs/services and operations of other areas, and the inter-relationships between them and own work area
      • MS Office 365 Suite
      • Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and OPL policies and procedures

      COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

      Core Behaviours
      Core behaviours define the OPL’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the OPL’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.


      Review the Core Behaviours.


      Leadership Competencies
      OPL has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.


      Review the Leadership Competencies.

      WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

      • Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready - immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing required. English: oral, reading, writing required. Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
      • Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the Ottawa Public Library's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
      • Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process.
      • Alternative educational credentials combined with job-related experience, demonstrated performance, and ability may be considered in lieu of stated academic requirements.
      • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

      We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

      The Ottawa Public Library promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
      Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

      The Ottawa Public Library provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

      Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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