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The Central District of The Alliance Canada has an immediate need for a full-time role of&nbsp;Church Development &amp; Clerical Support Administrator. This role reports to the Assistant District Superintendent (ADS) providing administrative assistance with church governance and development projects. Additionally, this role is responsible for providing limited clerical support to other departments.The Central District is one of six districts across Canada that make up the Christian church denomination of The Alliance Canada. The mandate of the Central District Office is to provide oversight of our district churches and pastoral leaders, and to support and resource them in the areas of development, governance, global missions, and local church planting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h2><h4>Church Development</h4><ul><li>Guide emerging church teams through governance processes for becoming either developing or organized churches</li><li>Assist churches with compiling their charitable application for submission to CRA </li><li>Liaise between churches and the District’s Bylaw Committee for the review of church bylaws </li><li>Work alongside the ADS to develop practical resources to equip and train church boards.</li><li>Coordinate the PEAK program (church development coaching program), assisting with scheduling, tracking, and record keeping.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Church Records&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Make updates to church information in Rock RMS and Planning Centre Online</li><li>Collection and filing of church annual reports and insurance policies. </li><li>Reviewing insurance policies against the District’s Insurance Requirements Policy to ensure churches have required types of coverage</li><li>Filing of church documentation, both hardcopy and electronic formats.</li></ul><h4>Clerical Support</h4><ul><li>Assisting the Finance department with issuing of tax receipts, scanning and filing of invoices, and data entry.</li><li>Provide clerical support to other department directors when needed.</li><li>Administer the Legacy Fund program, including tracking applications and committee decisions in Monday.com, and sending out funding responses to applicants.</li><li>Overseeing the purchase and stocking of kitchenette supplies.</li><li>Coordinate meeting lunches when needed including ordering, set up and clean up </li><li>Participate on a quarterly basis as a member of the National District Support Team, meeting online with administrative personnel from other districts to share best practices and resources.</li></ul><h2>QUALIFICATIONS:</h2><ul><li>Bachelors or diploma in business administration, office administration or related field</li><li>Certificate in non-profit management/administration, or understanding of charitable governance a definite asset.</li><li>Understanding The Alliance Canada (or similar denominational) governance structure is a definite asset.</li><li>Administratively strong with demonstrated organizational and critical thinking skills.</li><li>Aptitude for developing and maintaining systems.</li><li>A friendly and professional demeanor.</li><li>A conscientious and collaborative team player with a proactive approach to service.</li><li>The ability to prioritize and execute a variety of competing tasks while remaining calm and collected.</li><li>The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.</li><li>Ability to navigate and utilize various software, databases and online platforms such as: Google Workspace, Planning Centre Online, Monday.com, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft and Mac applications.</li></ul><h2>EMPLOYMENT TERMS:</h2><ul><li>$52,000 - $56,000 starting annual wage, based on experience, skills and knowledge.</li><li>This position works 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in our office in Burlington.</li><li>Flexible work schedule (e.g. 8:00am - 4:00pm; 8:30am - 4:30pm; or 9:00am - 5:00pm). </li><li>Generous vacation policy that starts at 3 weeks per year.</li><li>Participation in a defined contribution pension plan.</li><li>Extended health and dental benefits and insurance plan.</li></ul><h2>APPLICATION PROCESS:</h2>Interested parties should submit a resume and a cover letter which outlines your interest in the role and why you feel your skills and experience make you a great candidate, to the attention of Carrie McFarland, Director of Human Resources at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:resumes@centraldistrict.ca" target="_blank">resumes@centraldistrict.ca</a>.&nbsp;Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Central District provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation.Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Central District of The Alliance Canada

Central Canadian District of Christian & Missionary Alliance

Church Development & Clerical Support Administrator

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Youth &amp; Family Engagement Lead to join our team at Rosedale United Church, a congregation of approximately 200 members in midtown, Toronto. The Youth and Family Engagement Lead has overall responsibility for fostering community among children, youth and families at RUC and helping young people and families engage with spirituality and social justice. We want to share the sense of connection, community, and compassion this church has given to previous generations with a new generation.&nbsp;KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrengthen &amp; Grow Community Connections<ul><li>Develop strategies, programs, and events to deepen connections with current RUC parents, children, and youth, focusing on warm peer and intergenerational friendships.</li><li>Engage youth and families from surrounding neighbourhoods in creative and innovative ways with Rosedale United Church, through new programs tailored to children/youth/family interests and developmental needs.</li><li>Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.</li><li>Research, develop, and lead programs for young people and families (with the intended audience both from RUC and from the surrounding neighbourhoods) that help them to deepen their spirituality and engage in social justice.</li><li>Seek out other youth and family leads in neighbouring congregations to collaborate on programs and activities for youth and young adults.</li><li>Collaborate with other team members to develop new programs and improve existing initiatives.</li><li>Assist in setting up programs and activities, organizing materials, and managing logistical aspects of programs&nbsp;</li></ul>Develop &amp; Lead a Sunday Morning Church Program for children<ul><li>Create a meaningful Sunday School program for children during the Sunday morning worship service, using a current United Church of Canada-approved curriculum.</li><li>Plan and facilitate engaging activities and programs tailored to children's interests and developmental needs.</li><li>Ensure the safety and well-being of all children during Sunday morning activities.</li><li>Maintain a welcoming environment that promotes inclusivity and respect among participants. </li><li>Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and community partners as needed </li><li>Assist in setting up programs and activities, organizing materials, and managing logistical aspects of programs&nbsp;</li></ul>Collaborate on Marketing and Communications<ul><li>Collaborate with the staff team on social media, marketing, and communication strategies to reach out to younger adults, families, children, and youth in the surrounding community, actively tracking all family info and engagement in the database.</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT<ul><li>This position will report to the Minister of Worship &amp; Spiritual Care.</li><li>This is a hybrid position. All programs and events are to be conducted in person but planning and coordination of programming may take place remotely.</li><li>Regular work hours are 20/week and will include offering programs on evenings and weekends. Sunday mornings in person at church are mandatory, 9am-12pm.</li><li>Additional occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support special events, rentals, important deadlines or special worship services including Christmas Eve, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.</li></ul>EXPRERIENCE &amp; EDUCATION<ul><li>Post-secondary education in ministry, theology, education, social work or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.</li><li>Experience working with children and youth, event planning and coordination, grassroots organizing, volunteer coordination and management, preferably in a nonprofit, church, or community organization setting.</li><li>A strong understanding of digital channels and tactics, including content marketing, and email marketing.</li><li>Familiarity with multimedia tools, such as graphic design programs like Canva, Mailchimp. </li><li>Satisfactory completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check (required prior to employment).</li><li>Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a permanent basis (i.e., not on a temporary work permit or visa).</li></ul>SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES<ul><li>Has an appreciation and experience of church and the Christian faith tradition</li><li>From a strong personal spiritual life, able to encourage spiritual life in others</li><li>Is open-minded and curious about how the United Church can fill a spiritual void with people who don’t have a lot of experience with church</li><li>Experience working with children or youth in educational, recreational, or community settings is preferred </li><li>Comfortable being outside the church, meeting with people to determine their needs, discussing what RUC is all about with neighbourhood partners</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>A creative thinker, willing to risk and experiment</li><li>Organized, adaptable, and flexible, with strong skills in project and event management</li><li>Able to build partnerships and work collaboratively</li><li>Warm, engaging person with ability to listen</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with young people from diverse backgrounds </li><li>Ability to leverage various social media platforms to engage with audiences, manage communities, and stay on top of trends</li><li>Optimistic and able to encourage enthusiasm in others</li><li>Excellent organizational skills</li><li>Ability to lead activities confidently while maintaining a safe environment </li><li>Enthusiastic, responsible, and committed to fostering positive youth development </li><li>Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends if required </li><li>Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion.&nbsp; RUC is an Affirming Ministries congregation. We embrace and welcome all persons of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexuality, marital status, physical and mental ability, and economic status. We are explicit in our affirmation of those in the LGBTQ+ community in the church.</li></ul>This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals and families while developing valuable leadership skills.EMPLOYMENT TERMS &amp; COMPENSATION<ul><li>Job Type: Part time, hybrid. All programs and events are in person, as is Sunday morning.</li><li>Schedule: Flexible hours (20/week). This position will require hours to be worked in the evenings and weekends to actively participate in program delivery.</li><li>Compensation: $40,000–$60,000 per year, commensurate with experience</li><li>Pension &amp; Benefits: Available after a 3-month probationary period</li></ul>We are part of the United Church of Canada, a denomination with a rich, progressive, and continuing history of welcoming all in the name of Christ. We offer a meaningful weekly Sunday morning worship service with excellent music, spiritual care and support, adult learning groups, and impactful social justice programs and initiatives. The welcoming space of our building also houses The Rosedale Centre, which offers both faith-based and secular programs to support community connection and human flourishing through music, arts, events, and wellness programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. Through spiritual and community engagement, we create the space for individuals to learn, grow, serve, and find belonging in a way that is meaningful to them.

Rosedale United Church & The Rosedale Centre

Youth & Family Engagement Lead

Employment Opportunity &nbsp;LAY&nbsp;PASTORAL&nbsp;ASSOCIATE&nbsp;St. Gabriel’s Parish&nbsp;670 Sheppard Ave. East, North York, ON M2K 1B7&nbsp;Full time (35 hours per week)&nbsp;Replacement Position&nbsp;Target Hiring Salary: $50,960 - $58,240 &nbsp;Overview:&nbsp;St. Gabriel’s Parish is a diverse and vibrant parish in North York, Toronto, ministered by the Passionist Congregation. In the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, St. Gabriel’s strives to be a community of faith that takes to heart the Gospel message of loving God and loving one’s neighbours. Parishioners are encouraged to actively participate in the life of the parish, deepening their faith through education, and to live this faith outside the walls of the church, especially in the love and care of those who are suffering or are marginalized. And as a church built to express a concern for the environment, it also tries to instill in the parish community the importance of caring for the Earth, our common home. &nbsp;The Lay Pastoral Associate will bring administrative and pastoral leadership to programs and events, be responsible for adult faith formation in the parish, especially the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), support and train volunteers for various liturgical ministries, and bring creativity and energy to building a welcoming, active and vibrant parish community. The individual will also work on heightening the awareness of parishioners to issues of justice, peace and integrity of creation, and to encourage appropriate responses to these issues. &nbsp;Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Plan and facilitate the RCIA; </li><li>Plan and facilitate various adult faith formation programs, including retreats, workshops, and talks; </li><li>Recruit, train, schedule and support volunteers for various liturgical ministries, especially the Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist who serve at mass, who bring communion to the hospital or to those confined in their homes. </li><li>Encourage the involvement of parishioners in issues of justice, peace and the integrity of creation, and to facilitate and assist in their activities when needed; </li><li>Be a sign of welcome to parishioners; </li><li>Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings;</li><li>Other duties, as required &nbsp;</li></ul>General Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in related field of study, Master of Divinity or equivalent – specializations in justice and peace issues and eco-spirituality will be an asset </li><li>Minimum of two years of related work experience </li><li>Demonstrated skills in pastoral ministry, teaching and facilitation skills &nbsp;</li><li>Superior written and verbal skills </li><li>Superior computer skills </li><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and in an organized manner </li><li>Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends </li><li>Understanding of the Catholic Church, its tenets and culture, and respect for its leadership and parish clergy </li><li>Must be legally entitled to work in Canada </li><li>A criminal background check will be required of the successful applicant&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits:&nbsp;This role is eligible for:&nbsp;<ul><li>3 weeks of annual vacation upon hire </li><li>Group benefits plan after 3 months (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Travel Medical Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Employee and Family Assistance Program) </li><li>Defined Benefit pension plan after 3 months with a 1%, 2% or 5% contribution match </li><li>Access to family-friendly policies including Maternity/Parental Leave top-up benefits and paid sick days which can be used for family caregiving due to emergency or sickness </li><li>Reimbursement for professional designation/membership fees and continuing education </li><li>Paid annual retreat days and moving days &nbsp;</li></ul>Those wishing to be considered should submit their resume and cover letter in MS Word or PDF format to: Fr. Paul Ruttle, CP at <a href="mailto:pruttle@stgabrielsparish.ca" target="_blank">pruttle@stgabrielsparish.ca</a>. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 21, 2026. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp;In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Archdiocese of Toronto provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, applicants should make any accommodation needs known at that time.&nbsp;

Archdiocese of Toronto

Lay Pastoral Associate, St. Gabriel's Parish, North York

Employment Opportunity &nbsp;LAY&nbsp;PASTORAL&nbsp;ASSOCIATE&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Jerome’s Parish&nbsp;8530 Chinguacousy Road Brampton, ON L6Y 5G4Full time (35 hours per week)&nbsp;New Position&nbsp;Target Hiring Salary: $47,320 ($26 per hour) &nbsp;Overview:&nbsp;St. Jerome’s Parish is seeking a full time Lay Pastoral Associate (LPA) to assist in the pastoral life and mission of the parish in a comprehensive way. The LPA will have designated responsibilities in sacramental preparation, RCIA, pastoral care, liturgy, and faith formation for children, youth, adults and families. This role involves training, guiding, and supporting parish ministry leaders, fostering a collaborative and faithfilled environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to advancing the mission and vision of St. Jerome’s Parish. &nbsp;Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Manage, implement, and oversee all aspects of sacramental preparation, including Baptisms, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Weddings, and Funerals. </li><li>Lead and support volunteer teams and catechists for sacramental programs, including online registration, parent sessions, classes, retreats, rehearsals, and celebration dates. </li><li>Oversee the faith formation of children, youth, and adults through programs such as Children’s Liturgy, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, RCIA, and other parish faith initiatives. </li><li>Train and coordinate Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Lectors. </li><li>Provide workshops and presentations on the Sacraments, Scripture, and related topics. </li><li>Collaborate with parish staff to deliver religious education and formation for all age groups. </li><li>Assist in developing and implementing the Parish Mission and Pastoral Plan in collaboration with the Pastor, pastoral team, and parish leaders. </li><li>Other duties assigned by the Pastor.&nbsp;</li></ul>General Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>An active faith life at a local Catholic Church.</li><li>A Master’s degree or Master of Divinity in theology, religious education or other degree with lay ministry training is preferred.</li><li>Minimum of two years of parish-based ministry experience. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—both written and verbal. </li><li>Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines. </li><li>Demonstrated confidentiality, discretion, and attention to detail and the ability to work with others. </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and digital record keeping. </li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of Catholic sacramental theology and current Church teaching related to Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, RCIA, Anointing, and Funeral Rites. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in catechetics, public speaking, and volunteer coordination. </li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented approach with genuine care for parishioners and their faith journeys. </li><li>Commitment to work on weeknights and weekends as required. </li><li>Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. </li><li>A criminal background check will be required of the successful applicant.&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits:&nbsp;This role is eligible for:&nbsp;<ul><li>3 weeks of annual vacation upon hire </li><li>Group benefits plan after 3 months (Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Travel Medical Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Employee and Family Assistance Program) </li><li>Defined Benefit pension plan after 3 months with a 1%, 2% or 5% contribution match </li><li>Access to family-friendly policies including Maternity/Parental Leave top-up benefits and paid sick days which can be used for family caregiving due to emergency or sickness </li><li>Reimbursement for professional designation/membership fees and continuing education </li><li>Paid annual retreat days and moving days &nbsp;</li></ul>Those wishing to be considered should submit their resume and cover letter in MS Word or PDF format to: Fr. James Cherickal at <a href="mailto:jcherickal@archtoronto.org" target="_blank">jcherickal@archtoronto.org</a>. Deadline for receipt of applications is Until the position is filled. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.&nbsp;In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Archdiocese of Toronto provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, applicants should make any accommodation needs known at that time.&nbsp;

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