Library Planning Consultant, Indigenous Services

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa

Library Planning Consultant working with Indigenous communities at Ottawa Public Library. Guiding strategic planning and enhancing services for Indigenous partnerships.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$81,359 - CA$102,891 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leveraging an in-depth understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing to foster an inclusive environment at the OPL.
Providing expert guidance to staff and senior management in crafting strategies and plans demonstrating OPL's dedication to Truth and Reconciliation and collaborations with Indigenous communities.
Leading the strategic planning and service delivery enhancement for OPL’s Indigenous partners.
Collaborating on the development, delivery and enhancement of services related to Indigenous communities.
Furthering OPL’s relationships and engagement with Indigenous communities.
Providing research, analytical and writing support for the division’s requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate university degree in a field relevant to the key responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of directly related work experience, training, and courses.
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience working with local First Nations and/or urban Indigenous communities.
Comprehensive understanding of OPL's mission, vision, values, governance structures, and familiarity with corporate policies and procedures of both OPL and City of Ottawa.
Awareness of relevant legislation, policies, regulations, and guidelines, such as the Public Libraries Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Copyright Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Reporting of Child Pornography Act.
Research, statistical analysis and report writing techniques and processes.
Program and project evaluation and performance measurement processes.
Commitment and adherence to the principles of intellectual freedom.
Thorough knowledge of social and political structures, socio-economic challenges, and cultural ways of knowing, being and doing in the local First Nations and / or urban Indigenous communities.
Current knowledge of Indigenous organizations located in the National Capital Region.
Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings and recommendations.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in public library service for Indigenous groups.
Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office.
Understanding of environmental and industry trends impacting organizations and influencing the future of work and the workforce.
Familiarity with project management principles and practices.
Competence in strategic and operational planning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Leveraging an in-depth understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing to foster an inclusive environment at the OPL.
Providing expert guidance to staff and senior management in crafting strategies and plans demonstrating OPL's dedication to Truth and Reconciliation and collaborations with Indigenous communities.
Leading the strategic planning and service delivery enhancement for OPL’s Indigenous partners.
Collaborating on the development, delivery and enhancement of services related to Indigenous communities.
Furthering OPL’s relationships and engagement with Indigenous communities.
Providing research, analytical and writing support for the division’s requirements. 🎯 Requirements
Undergraduate university degree in a field relevant to the key responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of directly related work experience, training, and courses.
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience working with local First Nations and/or urban Indigenous communities.
Comprehensive understanding of OPL's mission, vision, values, governance structures, and familiarity with corporate policies and procedures of both OPL and City of Ottawa.
Awareness of relevant legislation, policies, regulations, and guidelines, such as the Public Libraries Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Copyright Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Reporting of Child Pornography Act.
Research, statistical analysis and report writing techniques and processes.
Program and project evaluation and performance measurement processes.
Commitment and adherence to the principles of intellectual freedom.
Thorough knowledge of social and political structures, socio-economic challenges, and cultural ways of knowing, being and doing in the local First Nations and / or urban Indigenous communities.
Current knowledge of Indigenous organizations located in the National Capital Region.
Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings and recommendations.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in public library service for Indigenous groups.
Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office.
Understanding of environmental and industry trends impacting organizations and influencing the future of work and the workforce.
Familiarity with project management principles and practices.
Competence in strategic and operational planning. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationcommitment to intellectual freedom