Contract Management and Licensing Compliance Librarian

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Did you know?

At the Bank of Canada, data and information experts play a critical role in supporting high-quality economic analysis and research. Their work helps advance the Bank’s core mandate to conduct sound monetary policy, and to foster a stable and efficient financial system. The Data and Digital Services (DDS) department brings together specialists from multiple domains who collaborate to deliver innovative data services, and solutions across the organization.

What you will do

Join our Digital Library and Data Licensing Services team and become part of a specialized group of information professionals responsible for managing the Bank’s centralized data and information subscriptions. You will work closely with data providers to manage vendor relationships, negotiate licensing agreements, advise on content-use compliance, and help oversee the budget for externally acquired data and information resources.

In addition, you will:

• gather requirements for data and information resources to support the Bank’s policy and research work
• lead acquisition negotiations and manage relationships with vendors, publishers and aggregators
• manage complex data and bibliographic information contracts throughout the fiscal year
• conduct market and environmental scans to maximize return on investment for new acquisitions
• develop and deliver targeted training on licensing and copyright compliance
• capture and maintain accurate metadata for the resources within your portfolio

What you need to succeed

• strong written, and verbal communication skills
• excellent analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and sound judgement
• experience acquiring, negotiating and managing subscriptions and contractual agreements for a wide range of resource formats including bibliographic databases, financial market data feeds, industry information resources, alternative data sets, e-journal packages, news sources and official statistics
• solid understanding of data licensing terms of use and Canadian copyright legislation
• understanding of cross‑functional partners such as Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Information Security, Financial Services, and Audit which support compliance and risk management across the data and information lifecycle
• ability to develop and maintain clear, well‑documented internal processes and knowledge‑sharing materials that support operational effectiveness and audit readiness
• ability to manage multiple changing priorities and meet established financial and operational deadlines

Nice-to-have

• FISD Financial Information Associate (FIA) certification
• working knowledge of AI use cases (e.g., machine learning, generative AI) as they relate to licensed data, with the ability to identify risks, restrictions, and licensing compliance considerations in vendor agreements
• experience using visualization tools to communicate service trends, content usage and funds management
• experience using workload and service management tools, such as Jira, Service Now and Power Apps

Your education and experience

This position requires a master’s degree in library and information sciences (or a related field) from an ALA-accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an information/data centre. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Innovative Mindset
We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French.  The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional).  If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level.  Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret 
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• The official title for this position is “Contract Management and Licensing Compliance Specialist ” 

Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. 

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $82,586 to $97,160 (job grade 15)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at  5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension

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