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Position
The Archdiocese is currently looking for a Tribunal Auditor (ITE) and Administrative Coordinator (ITE and Chancery).
Reporting to the Judicial Vicar and Chancellor (currently the same person), this blended position works effectively and collaboratively in a specialized ministry serving justice under the authority of the Bishop Moderator of the Interdiocesan Tribunal of Edmonton (ITE) and his vicar and delegates.
The ITE is a regional tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church, serving the Archdioceses and Dioceses of Edmonton, Calgary, St. Paul, Grouard-McLennan and MacKenzie-Fort Smith. It is led by a Bishop Moderator (the Archbishop of Edmonton) and a Judicial Vicar for the ITE. It conducts judicial trials and processes in conformity with the Code of Canon Law.
The Chancery of the Archdiocese of Edmonton entails multi-faceted activities, including overall responsibility for Archdiocesan Archives, preparation of meetings for various Archdiocesan entities and expert advice in certain areas of ecclesiastical governance.
The Tribunal Auditor assists with the organizational processing of canonical marriage cases, including quality interviews for parties and witnesses to a case with the purpose of gathering evidence. The Auditor also gathers documentary evidence as needed, reviews applications (Petitions), arranges for translators and transcribers, prepares documents and liaises with other Tribunal staff and officials, parishes, experts and civil authorities.
The Administrative Coordinator assists with the organizational preparation for meetings, maintaining databases relative to the ITE and Chancery, producing documents and statistical reports, and liaising with pastors and parish staff.
Duties
• Works collaboratively with Tribunal staff and officials
• Liaises with clients as required
• Produces canonical documents and instructions as required
• Maintains statistical records, assists with producing statistical reports for Diocese and Vatican
• Investigates contact information for persons difficult to locate
• Arranges for translators and transcribers when needed
• Conducts interviews with the parties and witnesses involved in a case before the ITE
• Observes all canonical norms
• Attends and participates at staff meetings, Tribunal sessions, and professional development sessions
• Provides Tribunal support to parishes, agencies, clergy and volunteers in a collaborative manner under the direction of the Judicial Vicar
• Assists with preparing and delivering workshops to clergy, parish staff and other groups
• Liaises with national and international tribunal offices as needed
• Is willing to undertake specialized training
• Assist in obtaining regular police record checks, etc.
• Other duties as requested from time to time
Qualifications:
• Experience in legal or government environment is an asset, but not mandatory.
• Excellent active listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Ability to apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, choose the most appropriate solution and implement successfully.
• Experience working independently within a large organization and demonstrating effective collaboration with various individuals and groups.
• Cultural sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Experience conducting interviews of a sensitive nature, often with persons of cultural diversity or who have experienced trauma
• An understanding of the Catholic Church, its mission, teachings (especially with regard to marriage) and pastoral outreach
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication abilities including well-developed listening skills
• Ability to learn quickly and retain new knowledge
• High level skills in current computer applications including Microsoft Suite and Adobe Pro
• Experience with document sharing, document generation and retention (including digital and physical applications)
• Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities
• Experience working with minimal supervision while remaining collaborative
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.
Please submit combined CV and resume and references to Jennifer Guhle, HR Lead at jennifer.guhle@caedm.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.