Human Resources

Elementary School Principal (Full Time, Permanent)
Sacred Heart School of Halifax
Halifax, NS

(Note: Not a job of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth)

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Pastoral Care Assistant
Summer Student (term 14 weeks)
Saint Vincent's Nursing Home
Halifax, NS

(Note: Not a job of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth)

Saint Vincent's Nursing Home is a 148-bed accredited not-for-profit nursing home on the Halifax peninsula. Our mission is to provide resident and family centred care by living our core values of caring, community, accountability, respect, and safety. We work together to create quality of life and support each other by recognizing individual physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs. We currently have an opening for a summer student, 14-week term of employment, for a Pastoral Care Assistant.

Position Summary

Supervised by the Director of Resident Care and the Chaplain, the Pastoral Care Assistant will work with the Pastoral Care team in providing quality care by supporting the spiritual care of the resident through hymn sing, devotion and one to one visits.

Qualifications

1. Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
2. Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
3. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
4. Must be comfortable with spirituality as will be working with individuals who identify with various religions.
5. Musical skills are considered an asset.
6. Keen interest and experience working with the elderly is an asset.

Responsibilities

1. Observe and practice all safety rules and regulations.
2. Assist in implementing spiritual care programs and one to one visits with residents.
3. Facilitate calls with family and residents through phone, FaceTime, Skype and/or Zoom.

Salary and Hours of Work

35 hours per week at $16.00 per hour.

Quoting competition number REC-015-CB interested applicants should apply in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  on or before May 8, 2024. Only applicants who meet the above qualifications and selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competition Number: REC-015-CB

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Communications Coordinator
Holy Trinity Parish
Lower Sackville, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

A calling is a pull toward something you feel uniquely qualified to do and enjoy passionately. Holy Trinity Parish is seeking a part time Communications Coordinator (12 hours per week) to support the Pastor and Leadership Team. Are you being called?

Reporting to the Pastor, the Communications Coordinator will provide hands on communications by being the lead in providing and maintaining our communications updates and strategy, including social media accounts, electronic signage, managing the parish calendar, mass email updates to parishioners etc.

Who You are. You are self-driven and detail oriented, as well as a strong communicator. Your strengths include organizational and planning skills, the ability to prioritize and work well in a demanding, fast-paced environment, and a desire to contribute to, and be a part of, a fun-filled engaging work environment. You have a reputation for adding value to all that you do and you are a team player who understands that we are stronger when we work together to serve God. If this sounds like it was written for you, we need to hear from you.

The successful candidate:

• Displays and maintains an active spiritual life rooted in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, committed to personal prayer, and has a passion for parish renewal

• Previous experience in church communications would be an asset

• Has above average organizational and communication skills

• Demonstrate proficiency with technology including G-suite products; Adobe, video conferencing (Zoom); website updates and bulk email tools such as Mailchimp.

• Has strong interpersonal skills, with above average written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Has above average initiative and demonstrated flexibility as well the ability to work with minimal supervision

A job description is available upon request. This is a part-time position of 12 hours per week, with some flexibility as to the hours.

To apply: Please send your current resume along with a cover letter that details how your experience fits with the Parish vision, mission and strategy

Send to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Operations Coordinator
Holy Trinity Parish
Lower Sackville, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

A calling is a pull toward something you feel uniquely qualified to do and enjoy passionately. Holy Trinity Parish is seeking a part time Operations Coordinator (25 hours per week) to support the Pastor and Leadership Team. Are you being called?

Reporting to the Pastor, the Operations Coordinator will provide hands-on leadership in overseeing and execution the functions related to the front office, financial administration and building maintenance.

Who You are. You are self-driven and detail oriented, as well as a strong communicator. Your strengths include organizational and planning skills, the ability to prioritize and work well in a demanding, fast-paced environment, and a desire to contribute to, and be a part of, a fun-filled engaging work environment. You have a reputation for adding value to all that you do and you are a team player who understands that we are stronger when we work together to serve God. If this sounds like it was written for you, we need to hear from you.

The successful candidate:

• Displays and maintains an active spiritual life rooted in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, committed to personal prayer, and has a passion for parish renewal

• Previous experience in church operations would be an asset

• Has above average organizational and communication skills

• Demonstrate proficiency with technology including the Google suite of products, basic spreadsheet files, and database lists

• Has strong interpersonal skills, with above average written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Has above average initiative and demonstrated flexibility as well the ability to work with minimal supervision

A job description is available upon request. This is a part-time position of 25 hours per week, with some flexibility as to the hours.

To apply: Please send your current resume along with a cover letter that details how your experience fits with the Parish vision, mission and strategy

Send to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Glebe Cook
Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica Glebe 
Dartmouth, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Reporting to the Rector of Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, the Cook for the Glebe is responsible for the preparation of healthy and fulfilling meals for priests in residence. This includes planning, shopping and preparing the main mid-day meal and preparation of an evening meal Monday through Friday for up to 7 residents. In addition, the candidate will provide the menu planning and ingredients for the weekend meals. In a typical week, the incumbent works 30 hours per week.

The candidate will also, from time to time, be asked to organize, prepare and serve meals for special events as requested by the Rector, of Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica.

The successful candidate will bring to the role:

• Red Seal certification in cooking and 2 years experience or the equivalency of training and experience
• Prior experience in the preparation of a wide variety of meals including meals for individuals with dietary restrictions
• A current Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Grocery budget management experience
• current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Standard First Aid training
• A demonstrated ability to use sound judgement, flexibility and to exercise confidentiality
• An ability to effectively interact with people

To apply:

To express your interest in this position, please send a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to Andrea Antonio: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Glebe cook in the subject line.

The position will remain open until a successful appointment has been made.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide proof of their education and experience. The successful candidate will be required to provide references and the results of a recent Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Parish Administrative Assistant
Stella Maris Parish
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Stella Maris Parish is seeking for an experience and reliable Administrative Assistant who will be representation of our parish community, which strives to be a community of Christian faith, hope and love. Reporting to the Parish Operations Manager and the pastor’s assistant, this role requires friendliness, compassion and organization skills as well as empathy and discretion are important as this role is privy to confidential or personal information regarding staff and parishioners

The main duties and responsibilities are:

Communication:

• Greet and welcome visitors in a positive, courteous and helpful manner
• Monitor and respond to email requests sent to the parish general email accounts
• Respond to phone calls and keep a phone log, actioning as much as possible 
• Update the parish website as required, including the online parish calendar
• Administer the Mass Intentions process, stock and prepare mass cards
• Prepare, print, post and send the weekly bulletin and mass announcements (which includes monitoring of diocesan news for content)
• Administer our MailChimp account used for large volume communications
• Provide administrative support to the Parish Leadership Team

Administration:

• Order and receive office supplies
• Collect and distribute mail
• Ensure functioning of office equipment (photocopier, printer, telephone)
• Develop and maintain a volunteer team to assist and provide routine administrative support

Parish Records:

• Maintain the parish directory using Parish Friendly software, keep the directory up-to-date as well as data entry of donations for tax receipt purposes
• Maintain the records for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Funeral and Death; prepare all certificates and respond to requests for information and certificates
• Maintain and keep all sacramental record books up to date
• Compile the yearly statistics report for the Archdiocese
• Record keeping and administration for all cemeteries which includes the columbarium

The ideal candidate should have:

• Grade 12 plus completion of an office administration or secretarial diploma or certification
• Minimum 5 years experience in a secretarial/front office role
• Active participation in a Christian faith community with experience as a volunteer in that community
• Demonstrated above average written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to prioritize and work well in a multi-task environment and as part of a team with the ability to shift smoothly between and among different initiatives
• Able to demonstrate experience working with different communication media (ie. MailChimp, phone system, office suite software programs, website editing/publishing, social media posting)
• Creative in solving problems

This is a full-time role that will require an average of 35 hours per week.

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Parish Administrative Assistant in the subject line. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: April 29, 2024

Condition of employment:

The offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, vulnerable sector check and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Music Coordinator (Part-Time)
Saint Benedict Parish
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Saint Benedict Parish is an explosively alive faith community where people discover Jesus, become missionary disciples and go out to transform the world. Our purpose is to make disciples who joyfully live out the mission of Jesus.

Saint Benedict Parish is seeking for a reliable Music Coordinator. The Music Coordinator at SBP has a passion to lead people into worshiping God through the gift of music. They understand that music can be both a form of praising God and an experience of God’s love for us. They will create opportunities for people to encounter God through many different styles of music that we value at SBP, including contemporary and traditional.

The Music Coordinator will be responsible for leading a team made up of volunteer parishioners who are trained and entrusted musicians and worship leaders to oversee 3 main areas: supporting weekend Mass music ministries, special events (Alpha, Proclaim, Gregorian Prayer Night, Parish Mission, etc.), and occasional weekday Mass music ministries.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ongoing recruiting, training, and managing of the SBP contemporary choir on Saturdays at 4pm, working alongside the main coordinator, Kim Sampson.
• Ongoing recruiting, training, and managing of the SBP worship bands on Sundays at 9am and 11:30am, working alongside the main coordinator, Phil Marmen.
• Ongoing recruiting, training, and managing of the SBP traditional contemplative choir on Sundays at 4pm, working alongside of the main coordinator, Peter Togni.
• Coordinating with others and executing music at special events such as Alpha, Proclaim Nights, Gregorian Prayer Nights, and Parish Missions.
• Ongoing recruiting, training, and managing of the SBP weekday Mass music.

The ideal candidate has:

• A strong personal faith in Jesus and a passion for helping others discover Him and become His disciples
• An understanding and appreciation for core Catholic beliefs, including the centrality of Sunday Mass
• An understanding of and love for the Saint Benedict Parish Vision, Purpose, and Game Plan
• Experience leading music ministry
• Knowledge of current technology as it relates to music and A/V
• Skilled in time management
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work collaboratively with people on staff, other church leaders, and parishioners
• The leadership skills to recruit, train, and empower a team of unpaid volunteers
• Humility and teachability as an ongoing learner

The Music Coordinator is a part-time (15-20 hours/week) member of our staff team and will be supported by Tanya LeRue, our Production and Digital Mission Team Leader. They work in alignment with the Pastor and the Parish Leadership Team. They are expected to participate with the staff, including, but not limited to, team meetings, weekly staff prayer, monthly all staff meetings, and Leadership Summits. They will work on site and remotely with flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Music Coordinator in the subject line. The position will remain open until a successful appointment has been made.

Condition of employment:

The offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Evangelization Coordinator
Immaculate Conception Parish 
Truro, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Our Mission

Our mission Statement reflects the following Great Commission:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded.”   (Matt 28:19-20)

Immaculate Conception Parish includes the Churches of Immaculate Conception, Truro; Sacred Heart, Millbrook; St Michaels, Brule; St Kateri Tekakwitha, Indian Brook; and St Bridget, Shubenacadie. As the parish reorganizes to meet the needs of our parish community, it has been identified that new and renewed approaches need constant assessment. Servicing a predominantly rural area requires an approach that will include family catechesis, community outreach and creativity in delivering professional and dynamic programming in the role of Evangelization Coordinator.

Summary:

The Evangelization Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership and communications to reach parishioners, newcomers and the unchurched. Leadership will involve new and existing initiatives together with volunteers. Some initiatives have already been started like Alpha, Small Groups, and volunteer formation. Communications will involve print, social media, website, etc. to establish our church as a positive presence for Christian caring, sharing, and witnessing of the Gospel in our communities.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

(main functions but not limited to the following)

• Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Ongoing recruiting, training, and providing of evangelistic guidance to other ministries.
  2. Coordinating and executing special events for Evangelization. This may include Alpha, leadership events among staff and volunteers, parish events like Praise and Worship evenings, guest speakers, Diocesan programs and events, etc.
  3. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to enhance promotion and engagement in all evangelization events, including writing of bulletin announcements, social media and website content.
  4. Promote and organize Small Groups.
  5. This work may require work from home, a combination of daytime office presence, multi-church visits, evenings or weekends.

• Collaborate with our full-time Office Administrator and involve supporting ministries.
• Common point of contact for in-person, Flocknote and telephone inquiries regarding Evangelization.
• Establish an outreach plan that will enhance our parish community presence by way of invitation, welcome and inspiration of Gospel and Catholic family values.
  

Qualifications:

• Active participation in their Catholic faith.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• An understanding and appreciation for core Catholic beliefs, including the centrality of Mass.
• Completed a related post-secondary program (administrative or project management or evangelization) or equivalent education and experience.
• An understanding of and love for the Immaculate Conception Parish Vision, Purpose, and Pastoral Plan.
• Experience in working with both churched and unchurched.
• A desire to contribute to, and be part of, a fun-filled, hospitable, and engaging work environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively prioritize in a multi-task environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an outstanding level of integrity to work collaboratively with people on staff, other church leaders, parishioners, and families.
• Leadership skills to recruit, train, and empower a team of unpaid volunteers.
• Ability to operate technology including: telephone systems; church database management systems; website platforms; digital and social media platforms.

• A clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

This is a part-time contract one year (1-year) role that will require an average of 15 hours per week for 42 weeks. Weeks off would align with public school vacations.

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Evangelization Coordinator the subject line. We will begin reviewing in April 2024.

We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The position will remain open until a successful appointment has been made.

Condition of employment:

The offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Archives Outreach Assistant
Catholic Diocesan Centre
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

(offer of summer employment are contingent on government funding approval)

Job Description:

Accountability: The Archives Outreach Assistant directly reports to the Archivist

Summary:

Through a government student grant program, the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is looking to hire an Archives Outreach Assistant with us for a 10 weeks placement starting April until the end of August. In keeping with the government grant, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work in Canada and must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the work assignment. The successful candidate must be able to commit to the full duration of the work assignment.

This position is ideally suited for a student with an interest in Library and Information Sciences, Religious Studies, History, Sociology, creative writing, or other Humanities. The student will be working in a faith-based environment and must possess a well-rounded knowledge of and respect for the teachings and structure of the Roman Catholic Church. The candidate need not be a practicing Roman Catholic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Main functions but not limited to the following)

The student will research and create a brief biography of at least one of our former Archbishops to be uploaded to our website. This will include scans of documents and/or photographs from our collection related to his life and tenure as Archbishop of Halifax. Our first 5 Archbishops have already been profiled, so this project will continue that trajectory, creating a biography of the Most Rev. Cornelius O’Brien. Archbishop O’Brien was the first Canadian born Bishop of Halifax, and was instrumental in the establishment and support of many institutions that were foundational to the growth of Halifax and beyond with a particular interest in education. As such, a biography of this Bishop will be of interest to readers in the wider community.

If time permits, the student will also create biographical sketch of the Most Rev. Edward J. McCarthy, who was the Archbishop of Halifax during World War I. That alone makes his episcopacy one of interest to researchers.

In consultation with the Archivist and the Chancellor, the student will be encouraged to explore our holdings in order to created other content for the Archives webpage, drawing from items and material in our collection.

Key Competencies

• Possess above average attention to detail
• Ability to cope with tedium and repetitive tasks
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs
• Fluency in English required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a well-rounded knowledge of and respect for the teachings and structure of the Roman Catholic Church
• Must be able to read cursive writing.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Previous archival or library experience would be an asset
• Working knowledge of the principles of archival practices, sound knowledge of archival/record-keeping concepts, principles and theory, and skills in the application of archival/recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently.
• Competency in word-processing, computer and data base function
• Demonstrated research, analytical, organizational and planning skills and the ability to prioritize and work well in a high-pressure, multi-task environment and as part of a team, with the ability to shift between and among different initiatives

Note:

Offer of employment is contingent on Canada Summer jobs funding approval and on upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Responsible Ministry:

The person who fills this position is required to consent to a Police Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and to sign an agreement to abide by the Responsible Ministry protocols of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

Apply:

Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Archives Outreach Assistant in the subject line. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

H.R Project Coordinator
Catholic Diocesan Centre
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

(offer of summer employment are contingent on government funding approval)

Job Description:

Accountability: The H.R Project Coordinator directly reports to the Human Resources Manager.

Summary:

Through a government student grant program, the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is looking to hire an HR Project Coordinator with us for a placement starting June until the end of August. The H.R. Project Coordinator will work with the Archdiocesan Human Resources team to provide administrative, project management, event, and training coordination.

In keeping with the government grant, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work in Canada and must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the work assignment. The successful candidate must be able to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (summer through the end of August).

Duties and Responsibilities:

(main functions but not limited to the following)

• Project Management – will be responsible to manage and implement an HR process improvement.
• Assist and support with the implementation of the Archdiocesan Employee Recognition program.
• Assist and support the development and design of mental health support for the diocesan website.
• Policies and Procedures for Lay Employees – provide support in the development and updating of policies and procedures affecting lay employees of the Archdiocese.
• Administrative Services – document filing, creating reports, creating correspondence

Position Relationships:

The H.R Project Coordinator works within the Human Resources Team delivering HR services and support in accordance with accepted standards, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The HR Project Coordinator will attend Human Resources team meetings.

Qualifications:

• Must meet the requirements of grant application details
• Above average communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong research, analytical, organizational and planning skills and the ability to prioritize and work well in a high-pressure, multi-task environment with the ability to shift smoothly between and among different initiatives
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products including data base administration
• Bilingual would be an asset
• Previous experience in HR is considered an asset
• Candidate should be pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related fields

Note:

Offer of employment is contingent on Canada Summer jobs funding approval and on upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Responsible Ministry:

The person who fills this position is required to consent to a Police Record Check and to sign an agreement to abide by the Responsible Ministry protocols of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

Apply:

Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with H.R Project Coordinator in the subject line. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Cemeteries Groundworker
Catholic Cemeteries
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

(offer of summer employment are contingent on government funding approval)

Job Description:

Accountability: The Groundworker reports directly to the Cemetery Grounds Operation Supervisor

Summary:

Through a government student grant program, the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is looking to hire two (2) Groundworkers for our Catholic cemeteries with us for a 8 weeks placement starting July until the end of August. The Cemetery Groundworker is responsible for the maintenance for the three Catholic cemeteries in the Halifax Regional Municipality according to operational standards, specifications, policies and provincial legislation.

In keeping with the government grant, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work in Canada and must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the work assignment. The successful candidate must be able to commit to the full duration of the work assignment.

Work Location:

Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Mount Olivet Cemetery, and Holy Cross Cemetery

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Main functions but not limited to the following)

The maintenance and operations activities of the three catholic cemeteries including but not limited to:

• Landscaping, maintenance of cemetery grounds including clean up of grounds, mowing and trimming of lawns, trees and shrubs.
• Report any ground holes, depressions and fallen headstones to the Cemetery Grounds Operation Supervisor
• Responsible for maintaining a work environment that is above all standards for occupational health and workplace safety.

Position Relationships:

The Groundworker will work as a member of a team of maintenance employees. The Groundworker may at times work side by side with contractors, and/or service providers.

Physical, Mental and Visual Demands:

• Bending; frequent kneeling, squatting; stooping; twisting, crouching
• Extensive walking and standing; frequent walking on rough surfaces
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Majority of work is performed outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Stress related to the type of work environment

Qualifications:

• Education: minimum Grade 10
• Applicants must be between 15-30 years at the start of the employment
• Must meet the requirements of grant application details
• Experience in a grounds maintenance environment
• Experience or certification in one or more of the following: Landscaping would be considered an asset
• First Aid Training would be considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and have access to a reliable vehicle

Note:

Offer of employment is contingent on the Canada Summer jobs funding approval and on upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Responsible Ministry:

The person who fills this position is required to consent to a Police Record Check and to sign an agreement to abide by the Responsible Ministry protocols of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

Apply:

Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Grounds worker – Catholic Cemeteries in the subject line. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Cathedral Tour Guide
Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica 
Halifax, NS
Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

(offer of summer employment are contingent on government funding approval)

Job Description:

Accountability: The Cathedral Tour Guide directly reports to the Reverend, Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica 

Summary:

Through a government student grant program, the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is looking to hire a Cathedral Assistant & Guide with us for a placement starting July until the end of August. The Cathedral Assistant & Guide will lead several guided tours daily, pointing out architectural features, historic and artistic features, elements which reflect tenets of faith, and the ways that Saint. Mary's Cathedral Basilica has played a role in the development of Halifax and of Canada.

In keeping with the government grant, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work in Canada and must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the work assignment. The successful candidate must be able to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (summer through the end of August) and have been a full-time student in the past semester and planning to return to full time studies in the fall.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

(main functions but not limited to the following)

• Student will spend a significant portion of the day staffing the Cathedral Information Booth, which is located at the entrance to the building. They will be available here for tourists who visit the historic site. When not engaged with the visitors, they will ensure the booth is fully stocked with pamphlets.
• Student will be the primary contact with workers and other professionals who come to work on the building during the restoration process. Safety equipment and training will be provided if ever necessary
• Student will learn how to assist with the building's various public services and ceremonies during the week. They will be taught how to prepare, conduct and clean up for each event. They will be supported and supervised by staff to ensure quality community access.
• Student will be provided with the necessary tools to coordinate and offer a guided building tour. They will learn the building's history and approved tour script but be confident enough to communicate the information to the visitors.
• Student is responsible for opening and locking the Cathedral. They will be guided on how to properly and safely open and close/secure the Cathedral building daily for public access

Qualifications:

• Must meet the requirements of grant application details
• Background in the theory and practice of tourism and hospitality
• Comfortable speaking about their relationship with Christ
• Adaptability, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Experience working effectively as part of a team
• Strong background and skills in coordination and planning, is results-driven
• Experience working in a parish would be considered an asset
• Knowledge or education in history of the Cathedral and Archdiocese would be considered an asset
• Experience working with the public and/or speaking in front of groups of people would be considered a strong asset.
  

Note:

Offer of employment is contingent on Canada Summer jobs funding approval and on upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Responsible Ministry:

The person who fills this position is required to consent to a Police Record Check and to sign an agreement to abide by the Responsible Ministry protocols of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth.

Apply:

Please email a cover letter and résumé outlining your qualifications and experience and why this position appeals to you to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Cathedral Tour guide in the subject line. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.