Parish Pastoral Assistant - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sherwood Park

We have an opportunity for a full time Pastoral Assistant supporting Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish located in Sherwood Park. 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 finance committee in the overall pastoral care of the parish. Focus areas include Worship, Sacramental Preparation, Faith Formation, Pastoral Care and School Liaison. Included in this role are responsibilities to assist the Pastor in providing professional operational and administrative management of the parish.

Qualifications:

• Certificate in Catholic Studies or equivalent
• 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
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software such as Parish Friendly and Sage
• 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 Raylene.Yuzyk@caedm.ca or fax 780-467-0530.

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

Housekeeper - The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton

We have an opportunity for a full time position of Housekeeper supporting our Archdiocese facilities located at 84th Street and 101st Ave in Edmonton. The responsibilities include offices, classrooms, seminary living area and a retired priest residence. The duties include cleaning offices, classrooms, suites, washrooms and common areas by vacuuming and sweeping floors, dusting, disinfecting and removing garbage. Some heaving lifting is involved when moving furniture, supplies or equipment. Some custodial duties will be assigned on occasion.

Qualifications:

• Related housekeeping experience including using a variety of cleaning equipment is required
• Must be able to move furniture and equipment
• Adaptable and reliable
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team

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

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

Business Coordinator - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Sherwood Park

We have an opportunity for a full time Business Coordinator supporting Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish located in Sherwood Park. The responsibilities include support for the Pastor in providing professional operational and administrative duties of the parish. The position is responsible for the stewardship of the financial resources, volunteer coordination, records management, parish communications, human resources administration, and the physical assets of the parish in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree in accounting, business administration or related course of studies preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software such as Parish Friendly and Sage.
• Experience facilitating projects & teams including conflict management and problem solving.
• Knowledge of the principals and practices of a Catholic community.
• 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 “Business Coordinator” in the subject line to Raylene.Yuzyk@caedm.ca or fax 780-467-0530.

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

Director of Faith Formation - Good Shepherd Parish, Edmonton

Good Shepherd Parish is building a strategic path towards discipleship and is seeking the following new position: 

The Director of Faith Formation (DFF) will be a full-time member of the parish's Pastoral Staff, responsible for a comprehensive parish faith formation program from Baptismal catechesis through Adult Faith Formation. The DFF will develop and implement programs to guide parishioners toward discipleship. This position will identify leaders to develop and implement Faith Formation for making disciples within the Parish, provide increased training/learning opportunities for all parishioners on Discipleship, and conduct sacramental preparation at the Parish and in our Schools.  

The disciple making process will become the sacramental preparation program. This will require developing a new model for delivering sacramental preparation: Develop and implement Faith Formation non-sacramental education programs such as Alpha, foster the formation of Connect groups for people to join after attending Alpha and provide guidance and oversight of these Connect group.

Qualifications:

• practicing Roman Catholic, committed to the teachings and mission of the Church, and to sharing these effectively with others. 
• a bachelor’s degree in religious education, theology, pastoral studies, or other related experience
• familiarity with a variety of faith formation models, including whole community catechesis
• familiarity with Scripture, sacramental preparation, catechesis and evangelization, with experience as a catechetical leader and providing leadership to individuals (at least 2 years preferred)
• a commitment to ongoing professional education and formation
• understanding of program development
• ability to inspire and work with volunteers and staff with creativity, flexibility, joy and enthusiasm in evangelizing people at all stages of faith development, including the unchurched
• ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• strong communication and organization skills
• proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, various parish software, website tools, and an ability to utilize social networking tools would be an asset.  

Salary and benefits commensurate with responsibilities, experience, and education in conjunction with Archdiocesan guidelines. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume quoting the job title “Director of Faith Formation” in the subject line to marc.cramer@caedm.ca by May 31, 2019.

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

Parish Pastoral Assistant - St. Anthony’s Parish, Lloydminster

We have an opportunity for a part time position working up to 20 hours per week of Pastoral Assistant at St Anthony’s Parish located in Lloydminster.

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 finance committee in the overall pastoral care of the parish. Focus areas include Worship, Sacramental Preparation, Faith Formation, Pastoral Care, Funeral planning and Hall booking. Included in this role are responsibilities to assist the Pastor in providing professional operational and administrative management of the parish.

Qualifications:

• Training in specific programs such as sacramental preparation, pastoral care and other specialties.
• Conflict management, problem solving training.
• Knowledge of community resources is preferred.
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software such as Parish Friendly and Sage.
• 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 StAnthony.Lloyd@caedm.ca.

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

Director of Ministry Services - Diocese of Saskatoon

The Director of Ministry Services requires a strong and clear sense of what support is required at the parish level in order to oversee the delivery of pastoral services to parishes from the pastoral offices at the Catholic Pastoral Centre. This is a full-time position with openness to other arrangements.

Qualifications:

• relevant post-secondary education in theology, philosophy, education and/or business; 
• 3-5 years employed experience in managing budgets and direct reports; 
• public speaking ability
• employed experience at a parish level is an asset.

Find the job description and application process at www.rcdos.ca/employment or contact Patrick J. Clarke for more information at pclarke@rcdos.ca or call 306-659-5835. Application deadline is 12 noon, May 27, 2019. Preferred start date is mid-summer.