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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


Company : Legacy Executive Search Prtnr


Location : Holland Landing, Ontario


Created : 2025-06-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Located in the Town of East Gwillimbury, the northern part of York Region just 30 minutes north of Toronto, the East Gwillimbury Public Library is the communitys destination for innovation, discover, and connection serving a growing population of over 38,. Branches are located in the communities of Holland Landing and Mount Albert, with a third location currently being developed and designed - located in the Health and Active Living Plaza (HALP). EGPL is seeking a CEO to join the thriving organization in this phase of growth.Position / Responsibilities / RequirementsReporting to the Library Board, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing vision, change-leadership, strategic direction, and advice to the EGPL Board and Management Team. The CEOs responsibilities extend to include leadership in administration, planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of all library operations and services. The CEO also develops, plans and recommendations, and implements strategies, goals, policies, and other processes that support the efficient and effective delivery of service with expectations to continually improve and provide results that are aligned with the Boards priorities and strategic vision, while ensuring inclusive, transparent, and accountable decision-making.Position ProfileThe ideal candidate should possess a masters degree in a relevant field, MLIS from an ALA accredited program preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate should also have a minimum of five years of senior-level experience in public library administration and must be accomplished in working proactively with Boards and other high-stake decision makers. The CEO must also possess excellent interpersonal skills, effective project & time management, financial / business acumen, strong communication, problem-solving, facilitation and relationship building, in order to provide leadership in an ever-changing environment.To download the complete position profile (PDF), click .Create a job alert for this searchChief Executive Officer Holland Landing / Mount Albert, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr