School Chaplaincy Leader in Burlington

This is a thirty-five hour (35 hours) per week position, with duties effective immediately.

About Us

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 36,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.

Please note: The position of School Chaplain is a system position and is deployed centrally. As a result, the position could be located at any secondary school within the Halton Region and will be based on the needs of the Board.

Job Summary

The School Chaplaincy Leader fosters and develops the faith life of the students and staff of a given school providing opportunities for the theory of religious education to be lived out in the community. Through the provision of liturgical celebrations, retreat programs and community outreach activities, the School Chaplaincy Leader fosters an awareness and practice of living out the Catholic Social Teaching. Practicing a visible ministry of presence, the School Chaplaincy Leader listens, affirms and brings compassion. They animate discussion and experiences to build the home, school, parish relationships and work collaboratively with Administration to ensure Catholicity of the school. The School Chaplaincy Leader encourages a spirit of shared ministry and is committed to nurturing their own spiritual journey. Through prayer, create an atmosphere where students feel connected to and find comfort in their faith.

Vacancy Status

Replacement

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (minimum requirement) or Master’s level degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Education or a related field.
• Demonstration of a special capacity with staff and students as it relates to pastoral care, spiritual development, apostolic service, and liturgy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• A mature, sensitive appreciation of the role of the clergy and the participation of the laity.
• Flexibility in work hours (some evening work may be required).
• Proven commitment to Catholic faith traditions and active involvement in local parish.
• Capacity to engage members of diverse communities and skilled in a variety of consultation techniques, protocols, and strategies.

Responsibilities

Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire: an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months.

Equity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

The Halton Catholic District School Board may use Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑assisted tools during the recruitment and selection process, including to help review applications based on job‑related criteria and to support interview administration. All decisions regarding candidate advancement are made by Human Resources Services staff in partnership with the hiring manager.

Questions

If you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com. If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.