We have a full- time communications coordinator at the Pastoral and Administration Offices, 8421 101 Avenue, Edmonton. This position will include evening and weekend work. This position may include travel throughout the Archdiocese

The Communications Coordinator advances the mission of the Church by approaching all communications and engagement as trust-building, relationship-oriented endeavours. The incumbent uses audience-centred communications, compelling storytelling, and strategic, creative use of media to share the mission with internal and external stakeholders.

The Coordinator assists in creating, implementing, and evaluating robust, integrated communications plans, aligned with organizational priorities and in partnership with colleagues within the Archdiocese. The incumbent provides practical solutions to communications challenges, monitors trends that impact the mission, and assists with crisis communications.

Qualifications:

• Researching, writing, and editing content and stories
• Creates content for a variety of traditional, social, digital, and emerging communications channels and platforms
• Interviews, writes, photographs, and creates videos to develop content for traditional, digital, and social media
• Uses analytics to inform content for traditional, digital, and social media platforms
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe PhotoShop and Meta Business Suite
• Provides support to the Communications lead in the achievement of short, mid, and long-term communications goals
• Creates mission-inspired, evidence-based, consultative, and creative internal and external communications plans under the supervision of the Communications lead
• Creates meaningful, relevant positioning messages, including facts and calls to action
• Uses effective communications to connect the Gospel and Catholic teaching to social trends and issues
• Identifies and amplifies human interest stories that express the mission and deepen connection to Christ
• Participates in editorial content planning, bringing recommendations based on trends and issues
• Discerns sensitivities in stories and communications, responding with a mission-focus
• Researches and models best practice communications
• Monitors and evaluates traditional, digital, and social media
• Works through conflict, effectively addressing interactions that negatively impact the ability to advance the mission
• Identifies gaps in own abilities and works to alleviate them
• Maintains currency of skills and knowledge, continually deepening understanding, honing expertise, and growing as a leader
• Fostering trusting, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Education

• Earned degree or diploma in communications, public relations, social sciences, or journalism, required
• Designation, or eligibility for designation, in a well-recognized related professional association, preferred
• Combination of education and experience considered
• Knowledge of the catholic faith and community an asset and strongly preferred

Experience and Abilities

• Minimum three to five years in progressively responsible communications roles
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate trusting, sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in achieving communication goals
• Experience creating content for traditional and new communications tactics, channels, and platforms
• Experience with using evidence and analytics to make informed decisions
• Understanding of issues management and crisis communications
• Natural self-starter with initiative
• Creative and solutions-oriented
• Critical thinking, judgement, and discernment competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume and three to four examples of written, photography or video work quoting the job title “Communications Coordinator” in the subject line to interim.hr@caedm.ca by July 12, 2024. We thank all those who apply; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton (CAEDM) gladly invites you to join us on the exciting venture of friendship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who is our Life. Transformed by His truth and love, we find hope and joy by living in His Word.

Dietary Services is currently looking for a part-time Cook for our St. Joseph Seminary located at 9828 – 84 Street, Edmonton, Alberta.  

Under the direction of the Dietary Services Supervisor, this part time position (15-20 hours/week) will have a schedule primarily on the weekend and occasionally a weekday shift with evening and weekend availability. Some additional shifts include support for statutory holidays and special events. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Duties

• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of providing nourishing daily meals for the seminarians, formation team members at St Joseph Seminary and for the retired priests at the Villa Vianney located on the same property as the Seminary

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and previous kitchen experience in an institutional or restaurant setting preferred.
• Experience in commercial kitchen and institutional cooking an asset.
• Must possess a service orientation, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be known as a strong team member.
• Honesty, flexibility and good judgment

All employees are required to undergo a Police Records Check including the Vulnerable Sector Information Check and Intervention Records Check.

Please submit combined CV and resume and references to Shelley Hanon at shanon@caedm.ca with “Cook” as the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton (CAEDM) gladly invites you to join us on the exciting venture of friendship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who is our Life. Transformed by His truth and love, we find hope and joy by living in His Word.

Dietary Services is currently looking for two (2) part-time Kitchen Aides for our St. Joseph Seminary located at 9828 – 84 Street, Edmonton, Alberta.  

Under the direction of the Dietary Services Supervisor, these part-time positions (15-20 hours/week) will have a flexible work schedule that includes days, afternoon /evenings or weekends. Some additional shifts include support for statutory holidays and special events. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Duties

• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning for dishwashing
• Sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils/cutlery, floors, walls and all food preparation and serving areas.
• Stocking/storing of food products.
• Prep work

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and previous kitchen experience in an institutional or restaurant setting preferred.
• Must possess a service orientation, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be known as a strong team member.
• Honesty, flexibility, and good judgment
• Dependable and energetic

All employees are required to undergo a Police Records Check including the Vulnerable Sector Information Check and Intervention Records Check.

Please submit combined CV and resume and references to Shelley Hanon at shanon@caedm.ca with “Kitchen Aide” as the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton (CAEDM) gladly invites you to join us on the exciting venture of friendship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who is our Life. Transformed by His truth and love, we find hope and joy by living in His Word.

Position

The Archdiocese of Edmonton is currently looking for a Caretaker for St. Joseph’s Basilica, located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Reporting to the Business Coordinator; this position will be guaranteed 28 hours per week with the possibility of extra hours during busy times of the liturgical season.  Hours for this position are Sunday through Wednesday, 8:30am to 4:30 p.m. with a one hour lunch break.  Salary is commensurate with experience.

Duties

• Caretaking and maintenance services for the parish buildings (church, rectory, garage, halls and other premises) and the church grounds.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable climbing stairs and ladders
• Possess adequate strength and endurance to perform the manual work required.

All employees are required to undergo a Police Records Check including the Vulnerable Sector Information Check and Intervention Records Check.

Please submit combined CV and resume and references to leah.lunz@caedm.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton (CAEDM) gladly invites you to join us on the exciting venture of friendship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who is our Life. Transformed by His truth and love, we find hope and joy by living in His Word.

Position

The Archdiocese is currently looking for a Business Manager for our twin parishes of St. Agnes and St. Anthony, located in Edmonton, Alberta.  This is a part-time position (28 hours/week) and the hours are flexible. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Reporting to the Pastor, the Business Manager provides support to the Pastor in the management of the office, business and facility operations of the parish.  They will work closely with the finance committee, building committees and other parish committees and ministries to coordinate the business affairs of the parish in a professional, ethical and organized manner so as to relieve the pastor of as much management detail as possible.

Duties

Financial:

• responsible for all accounting management and reporting functions including accounts payable, cheques preparation, ledger postings and maintenance, monthly bank reconciliation and balancing for accuracy and timeliness including monthly building fund collections accounts transfers
• monitor parish bank accounts transactions frequently, verify all entries and update the books as necessary
• brief Pastor regularly on parish financial position
• collections counting (with assistance from volunteers)
• responsible for maintenance, uploading and postings of pre-authorized donations (PAD), and electronic fund transfer donations (EFT)
• As requested, prepare numerous weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual reports throughout the year for the pastor and pastoral committees
• Coordinate and maintain Archdiocese Dayforce payroll system
• additional related duties, as assigned by the pastor

Operational:

• responsible for the purchase, upgrade and general maintenance of buildings, equipment and furnishings for the physical plant after approval granted
• check churches, rectory regularly inside and outside, note temperature, sounds, odor etc. for safety and security
• coordinate government mandatory timely inspections; including:
  • fire safety systems, government mandatory timely inspections: AEDARSA, semi-annual hall kitchen compression test, stove hood cleaning, backflow preventer testing (EPCOR), etc.
• coordinate annual inspections; including:
  • annual roof inspections, repairs and cleaning, seasonal boilers and air conditioning, maintenance of equipment, graffiti reporting and application for City Graffiti Assistance Program
• additional related duties, as assigned by the pastor

Administration:

• supervise custodial and cleaning contractors, and rectory housekeeping
• maintain records of holders for pass-cards, security codes, and call lists
• maintain all church, rectory, and office keys and records of key holders
• maintain records of access passwords for computers, CRA account, security video cameras, bank accounts and PAD uploads, Telus/EPCOR/Direct Energy accounts, telephone voicemail boxes, office safe and collections depository safe
• Maintain the contact list for contractors’ service calls and emergencies
• maintain all church drawings, photocopier lease agreement, snow removal and cleaning contractors’ agreement
• document and report timely to Archdiocese all personal injuries and physical damages on church properties
• maintain and update church property inventory records for Archdiocese
• file quarterly Archdiocese WCB report, and annual property insurance update report
• file applications to City to City for procession permits for Corpus Christi and St. Anthony Feast
• assist with answering telephones, doors when other team members not available
• purchase/order supplies and materials
• additional related duties, as assigned by the pastor

Qualifications:

• Office Administration certificate or equivalent experience is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, finance, or business would be preferred.
• Experience in the use of SAGE Accounting Software and electronic banking, is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel and Word.

All employees are required to undergo a Police Records Check including the Vulnerable Sector Information Check and Intervention Records Check.

Please submit combined CV and resume and references to jennifer.guhle@caedm.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Title:        Principal Organist & Assistant Director of Music

Contract:         Part-time (average 14 hrs/week), plus weddings and funerals, ad hoc

Base Salary:    Commensurate with qualifications and experience (RCCO recommended rates)

Reports to:      Director of Music; Rector

Applications are invited for the above position. Prospective candidates should forward letters of interest and resumes by July 31. Applications received after this may not be considered. It is anticipated that auditions and interviews will be held during September 2024. All applications are treated in strictest confidence. Applications and enquiries should be directed to Roderick Bryce, Director of Music, basilica.music@caedm.ca.

Duties and responsibilities

The person appointed will assist the Director of Music (DoM) in any and all aspects of their work and playing a full part in the life and work of the Basilica and its music ministry. They will be a musician of exceptional standard, with a breadth of experience and knowledge of liturgical music and with a mature approach to working in a busy and demanding professional environment. They will be a well-organised, efficient administrator with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. The Principal Organist will head a team of 2-3 organists and organ scholar, sharing the playing responsibilities.

A detailed list of duties will be agreed and reviewed annually. These will include (but not limited to):

1. Playing the organ to a high standard for some liturgies, including accompanying the Schola Cantorum, and selecting and developing an imaginative, appropriate and varied organ repertoire for use in the Basilica;
2. Assisting as required with the administration of the music department, with particular responsibility for organising the cantors and organists’ schedule, any organ recitals, and overseeing maintenance of the Basilica’s Casavant organs, in consultation with the DoM;
3. Coordinating the musical arrangements for special services such as weddings, funerals and school liturgies (all subject to additional fees) – liaising with the organisers, agreeing musical content and assigning/booking musicians as required;
4. Attending occasional departmental meetings for planning and other occassional meetings called by the rector or DoM;
5. Fostering, in full collaboration with the rector, assistant clergy and the DoM the highest standards in all the constituent parts of music and liturgy.

Within the guidelines above, this position is a flexible one, allowing scope for bringing new interests and strengths to the Basilica. It is a part-time position.

Qualifications and experience

Candidates will have a proven record of exemplary organ performance at the highest professional level, including excellent accompanying and improvisation skills. Appropriate musical and academic qualifications including relevant experience is essential.

All staff and volunteers of the St Joseph’s Basilica and the Archdiocese of Edmonton are expected to comply with the Archdiocesan Safe Environments and Abuse Prevention program. This will entail relevant Police Information Checks, and the completion of ‘Called to Protect’ training sessions.

Candidates must possess the ability to work collaboratively with the Basilica’s pastoral team and must be able to train and inspire people to fulfill their musical potential. Excellent interpersonal skills and a spirit of generosity is essential.
A good working knowledge of social media as well as good computer skills will be beneficial, as well as experience with Sibelius or other music notation software.

Although it is not essential that the applicant be Roman Catholic, the Basilica will look for evidence of candidates’ familiarity with the full wealth of Catholic liturgical and musical practice and the potential to deepen and further their knowledge and understanding of it.
Candidates should show awareness of the distinctive nature and ethos of Catholic worship, with particular emphasis on the musical traditions of liturgy. They will also be expected to possess detailed knowledge of the teachings of the Church relating to music and liturgy. We will look for an imaginative and constructive attitude to non-choral liturgical music, including congregational services.

Additional opportunities

It is expected that the person appointed will naturally wish to pursue a wider musical career, and so it is hoped that it will be possible to combine a certain amount of other work, such as teaching, with duties at the Basilica.

Sacred Organ Academy

It is hoped that any new organist will spearhead the Sacred Organ Academy initiative desired within the Archdiocese, offering lessons and workshops on the organ. This Basilica-based project would provide lessons for children and young adults (either new organists or pianists wanting to transfer and improve their keyboard skills). The Basilica would provide teaching space and help promote this cultural endeavour to provide organists and church musicians for the future. Teaching fees would be met by the pupils themselves.

Apply to:

Roderick Bryce, Director of Music
St Joseph’s Basilica, Edmonton, AB
basilica.music@caedm.ca

We are currently looking for a bookkeeper for our twinned parishes office located in the Resurrection Parish Church.

Those interested in applying for this position should have experience in the use of SAGE Accounting Software, be proficient in Microsoft, Excel and Word.

On the regular monthly basis, the qualified candidate will perform the following duties:

Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; general ledger functions; bank reconciliations; complete reports for both the Archdiocese Office and the twinned parishes.

Other duties may include the gathering of data for the Annual Report, Together We Serve and other duties as assigned.

An understanding of electronic banking would be an advantage. Other software that is used:

• Parish Friendly
• RBC Express
• CanadaHelps

This is a part-time position (21 hours/week) and the hours are flexible. Salary is commensurate with experience.

All employees are required to undergo a Police Records Check including the Vulnerable Sector Information Check and Intervention Records Check.

Please submit a resume and references from a position relevant to your bookkeeping/accounting experience and forward to trish.underwood@caedm.ca.

We have an opportunity for a full time Pastoral Assistant at Good Shepherd Parish located in Edmonton. This position has a variable schedule that includes some evenings and weekends.

The responsibilities include support for the Pastor of a comprehensive pastoral program for the parish. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Pastor, other parish staff, parish pastoral council and liturgy committees in the overall pastoral care of the parish.

Focus areas include Worship, Sacramental Preparation, Faith Formation, Pastoral Care and School Liaison in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and procedures. Included in this role are responsibilities to assist the Pastor in providing professional operational and administrative support for the parish.

Qualifications:

• Certificate in Catholic Studies or equivalent
• Bachelor degree in Theology or Masters in Divinity is preferred.
• Training in specific programs such as RCIA, pastoral care, sacramental preparation and other specialties.
• Training in specific programs such as sacramental preparation, pastoral care and other specialties
• Conflict management, problem solving training
• Effective public speaker
• Knowledge of community resources is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite
• Active Catholic faith life and abides by the teachings of Catholicism in his/her personal life
• Requires some weekend and evening work for events and meetings

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume quoting the job title “Pastoral Assistant” in the subject line to leo.hofmann@caedm.ca.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre near Stony Plain, Alberta (opened July 16, 2024) and Little Flower Monastery at Carmel Hill in Deroche, BC (Open 2022) are places of prayer, meditation, contemplation and learning in the middle of nature surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush green trees, a natural habitat of flora and fauna, open fields and farms. Both properties feature new retreat facilities including guest rooms, meeting spaces and places of worship. Owned and Operated by the Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society (CCCS), retreats and spiritual guidance are undertaken by Discalced Carmelite Order, OCD.  The retreat facilities are seeking to hire part time/casual Room Attendants.

The role of the Room Attendant is to provide excellent service to guests and ensure that the level of service meets facility standards by maintaining a high level of cleanliness in all guest rooms and common areas. 

Duties and skills include but are not limited to:

• Clean the bedrooms, bathrooms, and suites according to standards, ensuring a high level of cleanliness and neatness is maintained.
• Equip bathrooms, bedrooms, and suites with guest supplies according to standard set up requirements.
• Clean and maintain common areas of facility as assigned.
• Ability to follow instructions, be detail-oriented, professional attitude and the ability to work independently.

The successful incumbent will have strong Catholic Christian values and a sincere interest in supporting the work of the Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre by ensuring the cleanliness of both the common areas and guest rooms.   Physical mobility and stamina are required. This position requires walking, kneeling, dusting in high places, repetitive motions, and regularly having to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume including a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position to Inntegrated Hospitality Management (IHM):

Lisa Hubenig: lmhubenig@inntegratedhospitality.ca

Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre near Stony Plain, Alberta (to be opened July 16, 2024) and Little Flower Monastery at Carmel Hill in Deroche, BC (Open 2022) are places of prayer, meditation, contemplation and learning in the middle of nature surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush green trees, a natural habitat of flora and fauna, open fields and farms. Both properties feature new retreat facilities including guest rooms, meeting spaces and places of worship. Owned and Operated by the Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society (CCCS), retreats and spiritual guidance are undertaken by Discalced Carmelite Order, OCD.

The retreat facilities are seeking to hire a full time Hospitality Operations Manager.

The role of the Hospitality Operations Manager is to oversee the daily operations of the Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre, ensuring efficient operations management and supervision; working with the Priests to provide strategic direction to the operations and monitoring financial performance towards CCCS established objectives.  This is a working management position; duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the approved Guest experiences are met and maintained by all departments
• Preparing for CCCS authorization, with input from the Priests, an Annual Operating Plan, Sales and Marketing Plan, Capital Improvements Plan, and Monthly Operating Budget.
• Maximizing profitability and sustainability
• Establishing and implementing Operating Policies & Procedures, including enforce where necessary, and facilitate change as directed from CCCS, as required

The successful incumbent will have an established professional history, working in the Hospitality Industry, with experience leading a team of customer service professionals. Strong MS Office skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point as well as strong knowledge of hospitality software applications are necessary for this position. In addition, the successful candidate must have strong Catholic/Christian values, understanding of the Roman Catholic faith and a sincere willingness to support the spiritual work of the priests and the Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume including a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position to Inntegrated Hospitality Management (IHM):

Lisa Hubenig: lmhubenig@inntegratedhospitality.ca

Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre near Stony Plain, Alberta (to be opened July 16, 2024) and Little Flower Monastery at Carmel Hill in Deroche, BC (Open 2022) are places of prayer, meditation, contemplation and learning in the middle of nature surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush green trees, a natural habitat of flora and fauna, open fields and farms. Both properties feature new retreat facilities including guest rooms, meeting spaces and places of worship. Owned and Operated by the Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society (CCCS), retreats and spiritual guidance are undertaken by Discalced Carmelite Order, OCD.  The retreat facilities are seeking to hire part time/casual Guest Services Agents.

The role of the Guest Service Agent is to provide excellent service to guests and ensure that the level of service meets Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre (MCSC) standards.  Duties and skills include but are not limited to:

• Check guests in and out;
• Collect and process payments;
• Answer switchboard and direct calls;
• Ability to give directions and information about the MCSC guest rooms;

The successful incumbent must be comfortable working with a wide variety of people, have attention to detail, good communication skills with clear voice and polite telephone manner; In addition, the successful candidate must have strong Catholic Christian values, a good understanding of the Roman Catholic faith and a sincere willingness to support the spiritual work of the priests and the Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume including a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position to Inntegrated Hospitality Management (IHM):

Lisa Hubenig: lmhubenig@inntegratedhospitality.ca

Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre near Stony Plain, Alberta (to be opened July 16, 2024) and Little Flower Monastery at Carmel Hill in Deroche, BC (Open 2022) are places of prayer, meditation, contemplation and learning in the middle of nature surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush green trees, a natural habitat of flora and fauna, open fields and farms. Both properties feature new retreat facilities including guest rooms, meeting spaces and places of worship. Owned and Operated by the Canadian Carmelite Charitable Society (CCCS), retreats and spiritual guidance are undertaken by Discalced Carmelite Order, OCD.  The retreat facilities are seeking to hire a part time Events Coordinator.  This position would be a combined remote/on-site position.

The role of the Event Coordinator is to work in consultation with the Priests to organize, coordinate, and facilitate all event services, including accommodation for participants, retreat meeting space and spiritual facilities, catering and audio-visual equipment, ensuring efficient execution of retreats and events.   At all times, the Event Coordinator will maintain the goals and philosophies of the Retreat Centres. This is a combined remote/on-site position dependent on the complexity and needs of individual events. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Respond to inquiries from potential retreat leaders
• Work with Guest Leaders and Priests to plan each retreat and event with attention to both financial and time constraints.
• Maintain communication with all parties – Priests, Guest Leaders, Vendors.
• Book guest rooms.
• Book event space.

Reporting to the Hospitality Operations Manager, the successful incumbent will have an established professional history, working in the Hospitality Industry, with experience organizing and coordinating the varying needs of a retreat such as: maximizing guest room and meeting room facilities, booking caterers, renting A/V equipment.  The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, strong MS Office skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel.  As this is a remote position, proficiency with on-line communications platforms such as Teams and/or Zoom would be necessary. In addition, the successful candidate must have strong Catholic/Christian values, understanding of the Roman Catholic faith and a sincere willingness to support the spiritual work of the priests and the Little Flower Monastery and the Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume including a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position to Inntegrated Hospitality Management (IHM):

Lisa hubenig: lmhubenig@inntegratedhospitality.ca

https://www.catholicyyc.ca/careers.html

Discipleship Lay Ministry Coordinator (June2024)

• Embauchent pour le poste de Directeur général du Centre Oblat – EN FRANCAIS (PDF)

OMI Lacombe Canada, Assumption and Notre Dame du Cap Provinces of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate are hiring for the position of Executive Director of Le Centre Oblat. Part of the worldwide congregation of priests and brothers called The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Oblates serve the poor in more than 60 countries on five continents. Lay
people, as Oblate Associates, also participate in our ministries. Justice, peace, and integrity of creation (JPIC) are at the heart of our vision. The four priority areas of work of the JPIC Ministry of the Canadian Oblates are Justice for Indigenous Peoples, Mining and Human Rights, Ecology and Climate Change, and Systemic Poverty.

This position reports directly to OMI Lacombe Canada as the formal employer. However, an Advisory Committee, comprised of members appointed by the three Oblate Provinces in Canada,
offers regular guidance and direction.

The Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of Le Centre Oblat:

• Direct the activities of the Centre Oblat by developing the annual work plan and ensuring its implementation, preparing an annual budget for approval and presenting regular financial data necessary for compliance with it, and recruiting, managing, and supervising all contract staff and volunteers;
• Design JPIC resources, symposiums, activities, and advocacy opportunities for members, associates, staff, leaders, and ministry colleagues of the three Provinces;
• Network, collaborate with, and represent the Oblates on coalitions: such as the Canadian Religious Conference’s JPIC ministry, the Office of Religious Communities for Integral Ecology (ORCIE), and other civil society organizations that advance our common mission;
• Assist Oblate parishes and retreat centers with formation programs and resources that facilitate moving justice beyond an intellectual experience. Develop programs to allow students, especially at St. Paul University, to gain more practical experience in various professional fields. Provide faculties at the university with speakers and a network of community contacts for conferences, talks, and workshops;
• Ensure regular communication with the Provinces about JPIC issues. Assist the editor in preparing the newsletter, “News/Nouvelles.” When invited to do so, write blog posts for the Provinces’ online newsletters, magazines, and social media sites;
• Prepare materials for and animate the scheduled meetings of the Advisory Committee, facilitating their input into the ministry of the Centre Oblat, and preparing the annual meeting of the Advisory Committee with the three Oblate Provincials;
• Other duties as assigned by the Leadership Team of OMI Lacombe Canada.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Openness to the spirit and charism of the OMIs;
• Strong understanding of Catholic social thought and tradition pertaining to justice, peace, and integrity of creation;
• Enduring passion for social and ecological justice, including some familiarity and experience with ecumenical and interfaith groups;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; capacity to speak French;
• Excellent time management, administrative, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter.

Education

• Post-secondary education

Computer Literacy

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Social Media Platforms
• Video Conferencing Platforms

Working Conditions

• The optimal start date is August 1st, 2024, but flexible if relocation is required.
• Normal working week of 37.5 hours.
• The position will require some travel and flexibility concerning work schedules. (Some weekend and evening work is expected.)
• A fully equipped office is provided at St. Paul University in Ottawa, ON.
• An annual job performance review is undertaken.
• This is a three-year term contract (renewable) with a probationary period of 3 months.
• An annual salary in the minimum range of $70-75,000 is offered, depending on qualifications and experience. A benefits package is included.

Application Process:

1. Email a formal letter of application addressed to Rob Meilleur: rmeilleur@omilacombe.ca. In your two-page letter, describe your interest in the position, and how and why this is the right position for you. Also, describe your key skills and background directly related to the tasks and qualifications required for this position. Briefly describe your understanding of the role of a Catholic religious community like the Oblates in promoting justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
2. Provide your resume and three (3) references with their contact information. (The successful applicant will be asked to provide a police check. The employer will cover the cost of obtaining this document.)
3. Please submit all of the above by email to Rob Meilleur by Friday, June 15th, 2024. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by June 30th, 2024.

A partner in our Catholic community is looking for individuals to join its teams and be part of its mission-driven culture.

Covenant Health, which supports acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities, is hiring for its 17 locations across Alberta. With 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers, Covenant Health is a valued part of Alberta’s integrated health system.

For full details on current opportunities to join the Covenant Health team and “find your calling,” please visit https://www.covenanthealth.ca/careers/.