EPL Associate Manager, Makerspace - Stanley A. Milner Library at Edmonton Public Library

Are you a resourceful leader who is on the leading-edge of technology and library services? Can you foster creativity and inspire staff and customers alike? Are you interested in making a difference in the community? The Edmonton Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Associate Manager, Makerspace who exudes passion and expertise in facilitating access to and educating the public on the ways technology can impact and improve their lives.

As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced professional with superior communication and leadership skills who can lead projects, build community connections, engage staff, and model excellent customer service. As one who seeks and sparks creative contributions from others, you possess coaching and mentoring skills that enable staff to develop and excel. You cultivate a learning environment where staff and customers feel supported to develop their digital literacy skills.

The Associate Manager, Makerspace takes on a leadership role by supporting the implementation of EPL's digital literacy initiatives, making and creating services, and development of EPL's technology classes and events. Daily responsibilities include supporting the development of EPL’s technology classes and events; collaborating to develop new and evolving digital literacy and maker services for customers of all ages; providing operational oversight for the Makerspace at Stanley A. Milner Library; and supporting a staff of 14, in the development and execution of services.

Reporting to the Manager, Stanley A. Milner Branch, you will work cooperatively and collaboratively with members of the Stanley A. Milner leadership team to deliver exceptional experiences at EPL’s flagship branch. You will establish and implement the short and long-range plans for Milner’s Makerspace and contribute to EPL’s system-wide Maker services. In this role, you will lead staff to ensure that EPL is the best place to learn, while continually working to provide exceptional customer experiences for the thousands of Edmontonians who visit EPL each and every day. 

Job Requirements:

• Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional library, makerspace, leadership, supervisory, management or directly related experience OR a related degree (e.g. as education, digital humanities or information technology) and 6 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging digital trends, technologies and initiatives. 
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating services and programs targeted at a diverse customer base. 
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating staff training initiatives. 
• Experience integrating technology into public services and programs. 
• Experience with STEAM technology including but not limited to 3D printing, application programming, Computer Assisted Design, Robotics, and electronics. 
• A degree in a related field such as education, digital humanities or information technology.

Note: 

• Suitable candidates who do not meet the experience qualifications may be considered on a developmental basis. 
• Satisfactory background screening is required for this position which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information check.

Who we are: 

The secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it's very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton's largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment. 

Pay Band: 

$92,844 - $116,056 per annum

Total Hours per Week: 35

Classification Title: Associate Manager

Posting Date: Nov 17, 2025

Closing Date: Nov 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time

Union : Management

Department: Public Services Department (Edmonton Public Library)

• Work Location(s): Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square   Edmonton T5J 2V4