Working at the Newman Theological College
Newman Theological College (NTC) is one of Canada’s leading private post-secondary educational institutions dedicated to theological education and missionary discipleship. The college prepares laity, religious, and ordained ministers for Christian service and leadership in Western Canada and beyond. NTC carries out its mission for the Church in an ongoing partnership with St. Joseph Seminary, whose particular mission is the human, spiritual and pastoral formation of future diocesan priests.
Position
The Department of Student Services at NTC is seeking a full time (35 hours per week) Campus Minister. Reporting directly to the Dean of Students, this position will foster community by facilitating worship services, organizing group activities and community service, spiritual experiences and social events.
The Campus Minister will help develop students in their vocations, relationships and personal journeys. This person will provide faith-based services, guidance to assist students in their personal, spiritual, and moral development through service, leadership, and small group and worship opportunities.
This position will be an 18 month term appointment, beginning January 1, 2025. The work schedule is varied and flexible as responsibilities of the position require work to be performed outside of normal office hours.
Duties
- Support Students Association
- Provide Spiritual Direction
- Mentorship/Leadership opportunities for students
- Develop social justice/community service opportunities
- Organize retreats, lectures, lunchtime activities, small faith group sharing opportunities.
- Support all Liturgical services and formation opportunities
- Build an environment where all feel welcome, based on Catholic faith and tradition.
- Supervision of summer interns.
- Organize opportunities to engage the Edmonton wider arts community
- Coordinate student activities with St. Joseph’s College at the University of Alberta
Qualifications
- Preference will be given to a candidate with an MDiv. Degree
- Experience in pastoral counselling or spiritual direction
- Certificate in Spiritual Direction or training in Ignatian spirituality would be an asset.
For more information about Newman Theological College, please see https://www.newman.edu/
To express your interest and to apply for this position, please submit an application online to Lorraine Spenrath, Dean of Students at Lorraine.Spenrath@newman.edu
Your application must include:
- A cover letter describing your interest in the position and contextualizing relevant experience
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three individuals who can provide letters of reference
All employees are required to undergo a Police Records Check including the Vulnerable Sector Information Check and Intervention Records Check. They are also required to undertake Safe Environment training provided from time to time through the Archdiocese of Edmonton.
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contactedWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.