02.Manager - Programming

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Central Library, Programming and Partnerships, you will manage all activities and staff assigned to the cultural programming of the libraries and the organization of cultural events under their supervision, ensuring compliance with the guidelines related to the exhibitions of the central library.

You will ensure the planning and implementation of strategies to adequately meet the needs of the community and citizens while respecting the mission of the libraries, taking into account the existing ecosystems in the neighborhoods and downtown. You will develop partnerships under their responsibility to foster active and fruitful collaborations in programming activities. You will act as a facilitator in the synergy of stakeholders. You will develop the annual objectives for your work team and recommend measures to optimize the performance of the various activities under your responsibility. In collaboration with your supervisor, you will participate in consultation bodies in your area of expertise, particularly in relation to the existing governance frameworks (e.g., cultural infrastructure, downtown, local service centers).

Results-oriented, you will guide, direct, and supervise team members in the execution of their respective mandates, determine the general order of priorities, define objectives, and communicate your expectations. You will evaluate performance, recognize achievements, and promote staff development by recommending appropriate training.

• Hold a master's degree in information science or any other relevant degree;
• Have 6 to 9 years of relevant experience.

Demonstrating proven leadership, you will embody the management model advocated by the City of Laval:

Humanize: You will show a genuine interest in the well-being of others and the work atmosphere. You will share the vision by communicating it in a way that gives meaning to the work and ensures a common understanding of the direction to prioritize.

Energize: You will promote skill development, inspire others, and encourage them to engage in their work and perform. You will gather, share, and disseminate the required information to foster communication within the organization.

Inspire: You will be able to exert strategic influence and promote your ideas in alignment with those of the organization while having an informed awareness of the internal and external environment. You will be able to develop formal and informal networks to facilitate exchanges leading to beneficial outcomes for all parties involved.

Transform: You will generate creative ideas to provoke citizen-centered transformation. You are able to perceive the urgency and importance of situations and will need to ensure that they are communicated and managed according to organizational issues.

Navigate: Recognized for your courage to act, you will be determined to carry out the interventions you believe are necessary to create maximum value for citizens. Focused on results, you will concentrate your efforts to achieve or exceed expected outcomes and adopt strategies that contribute to improving the results obtained.

Choosing the City of Laval means joining the third largest city in Quebec, in an environment where your leadership and influence can truly make a difference. It also offers the opportunity to grow within a human, committed, and passionate team about public service.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• 5 personal days annually;
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Hybrid working mode;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.