Research and Resource Development Assistant / Adjoint(e) à la recherche et au développement de ressources - Office for Evangelization and Catechesis

Summary

Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Director of the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis (OEC), the Research and Resource Development Assistant supports the Director by assisting with responsibilities related to evangelization and catechesis and performs related tasks for the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis.

Responsibilities

1. Evangelization and Catechesis

• Researches and identifies trends, changes, needs and opportunities in the Church and society that affect evangelization and catechesis.
• Prepares and distributes CCCB resources to promote evangelization.
• Prepares and distributes CCCB resources for the faith formation of children, youth and families.
• Prepares and distributes CCCB resources for adult faith formation.
• Collaborates with the Communications Service in the distribution of new resources.
• Develops and organizes webinars, podcasts and other online resources for the formation of catechists and diocesan personnel.
• Maintains an online resource center for evangelization, adult faith formation, catechist training, and parish/family catechesis.
• Develops and edits the OEC newsletter Encounter and other documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.

2. Other related tasks

• Orders supplies for the OEC in accordance with Administration Services procedures.
• Reviews and updates material on the OEC and Commission for Evangelization web pages in collaboration with the Communications Service.
• Maintains contact/mailing lists using Outlook and MailChimp.
• Proofreads texts.
• Prepares approved agendas, attends meetings, takes notes, and debriefs with the Director.
• Drafts and submits minutes for approval.
• Performs other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• University degree in theology, religious education, or pastoral studies.
• Five years of experience in evangelization and catechesis in a diocesan or parish setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church, its ethos and terminology.
• Knowledge of trends in evangelization and catechesis (asset).
• Excellent reading, writing and communication skills in English and French.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook), Canva, and InDesign (asset).
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.).
• Proven ability in proofreading.
• Ability to draft documents and research files.
• Ability to work as part of a team. Discretion, tact and good judgment.

Conditions of Employment

• Hourly wage range: $39.23– $46.60
• Excellent working conditions, including pension plan after 2 years of employment.
• This is a permanent, part time role – 21 hours/week.

The role is on-site at the CCCB head office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

Artificial intelligence is not used within the hiring process.

Reason for Hiring : Vacant Role

Application

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, May 19th , 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé to careers@cccb.ca . The selected candidate will be subject to a background security check.

In accordance with Section 24(1) of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the CCCB has the right to give preference to Catholic candidates. The CCCB welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.