Director of Organizational and Spiritual Health

THE ROLE

We are looking for a pastor or operational leader with a pastoral heart experienced in leading and directing a team that is passionate about their shared mission. Someone whose compassion fuels action and whose faith shapes strategy. This role is for a servant leader who sees people in their most desperate moments and believes, without hesitation, that no story is beyond redemption. A leader who can take a mission rooted in God’s love for all people and translate it into operational excellence to create lasting impact.

As a faith-based charity serving people facing economic hardship, social isolation, trauma, addiction, and spiritual searching across Leamington and the surrounding area, we walk with individuals through some of life’s darkest valleys. We operate a nightly drop-in centre, serving a hot meal 7 days a week, offer essential resources, trauma-recovery programs, and compassionate care to the most vulnerable population in our area. And, above all, Hope Church — a gathering for those unsure about church but longing for meaning, connection, and grace.

As the Director of Organizational and Spiritual Health you integrate pastoral care with organizational leadership, guiding staff, volunteers, and partners so that every part of the Hope Centre reflects God’s heart for healing, dignity, and belonging. You will cultivate a culture where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to serve with excellence and help each team member to see their work not merely as a task, but as a calling to serve others with purpose, compassion, and faith.

If you’re ready to bring courage to complexity, hope to hardship, and structure to compassion — this is a place where your leadership becomes ministry, and your ministry becomes impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ministry & Pastoral Care

• Oversee Hope Church and create opportunities for people to experience worship, spiritual growth, and community.
• Provide pastoral care and support to individuals navigating recovery, trauma, grief, and life challenges.
• Connect individuals with appropriate local churches, community, counselling, and recovery resources.
• Build meaningful relationships with guests and residents through a visible presence at the Hope Centre, Drop-In, and sober living homes.
• Lead, support, and develop staff, through Christ-centred leadership fostering a culture of compassion, hospitality, trust, accountability, collaboration, growth, and prayer.
• Work closely with the Foundation of Hope recovery leadership team to help mentor new and not yet believers through their own faith journey.
• Conduct weekly ‘sermon debriefs’ with those in recovery, helping them to understand God’s will for their lives.

Partnership & Programming

• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team and community partners to develop, strengthen, and evaluate impactful programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with churches, community organizations, and the Foundation of Hope.
• Support fundraising, community engagement, and partnership initiatives that advance the mission of the Hope Centre.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

• A vibrant Christian faith and agreement with the Hope Centre's Statement of Faith.
• Ministry, pastoral, or related leadership experience.
• The ability to build authentic relationships and communicate faith in a relatable way.
• An understanding of addiction, recovery, and trauma-informed care.
• A heart for serving people who are seeking hope, healing, and transformation.
• A valid driver's licence, reliable transportation, and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

Preferred

• Lived experience of recovery with stable, long-term sobriety, or familiarity with recovery-based ministry.
• Training in mental health, trauma, grief support, or crisis intervention.
• Leadership experience in a nonprofit, charitable, or faith-based organization.
• Knowledge of local community services and resources.

COMPENSATION & HOUR

We value the people who make our mission possible. We offer:

• Salary: $70,000 + (based on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits, vacation, and RRSP contributions available
• Full-time position (minimum 44 flexible hours per week)

HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume, and a short story of your faith journey (and your connection to recovery, if comfortable) to office@lchope.ca. Please put Director of Organizational & Spiritual Health in the subject line.

Leamington Community Hope Centre is a faith-based charitable organization.

Faith-related qualifications reflect the pastoral nature of this role.