APSSP – Temporary System Chaplain (1.0 FTE)

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking a Temporary APSSP System Chaplain (1.0 FTE) to lead spiritual formation and pastoral care across elementary and secondary panels. The role collaborates with students, staff, parish partners and families to foster Catholic identity and student discipleship.

The successful candidate will provide liturgical leadership, retreats, sacramental initiatives and faith formation opportunities while supporting schools, crises, and partnerships within the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in religious studies, theology, divinity, liturgy, youth ministry or equivalent.
• Certificate in pastoral or youth ministry (or equivalent).
• Experience with youth and collaboration with adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, ethical, doctrinal, liturgical and theological leadership across the system.
• Support schools with spiritual and pastoral needs and crisis response as needed.
• Lead retreats, liturgical celebrations and faith formation initiatives across K–12.

Skills

Youth ministry experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Education

Master's degree in religious studies/theology/divinity/liturgy

Job description

APSSP – Temporary System Chaplain (1.0 FTE)

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description of Duties:

This position serves the Waterloo Catholic District School Board's Kindergarten to Grade 12 community, providing chaplaincy leadership and support across both the elementary and secondary panels. The scope of responsibilities may evolve in response to emerging system-wide priorities and needs.

The System Chaplain works collaboratively with students, staff, school chaplains, principals, parish partners, system personnel, families, and community stakeholders to nurture the spiritual, pastoral, and faith formation life of Catholic school communities. Responsibilities include supporting and facilitating retreats, liturgical celebrations, sacramental preparation initiatives, faith formation opportunities, and other experiences that foster Catholic identity and student discipleship from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

The successful candidate will provide pastoral, ethical, doctrinal, liturgical, and theological leadership across the system. They will support schools in responding to the spiritual and pastoral needs of students and staff, assist during times of crisis or loss, promote meaningful partnerships between home, school, and parish, and contribute to the ongoing implementation of the Board's mission, vision, and Catholic educational priorities.

Working across both elementary and secondary schools, the System Chaplain will help ensure a coherent and vibrant approach to faith formation, evangelization, and Catholic leadership that supports students throughout their entire educational journey.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in religious studies, theology, divinity, liturgy, youth ministry or equivalent
• A certificate in pastoral or youth ministry (or equivalent background).
• Evidence of experience working with youth and collaborating with other adults.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and facilitation skills.
• Willing to participate in school-wide meetings, events, conferences, committees, and teams including Parent Advisory Council, Program Council, GSA group, Catholic Education Week, weekly school masses and school liturgies.
• Certification in first aid or CPR or commitment to obtain certificate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to use own vehicle.
• Ability to liaise with parish priests.

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Salary Range:

$66,751.00 – $ $77,573 .00 per year based on 42 weeks per year in accordance with the provisions of the APSSP Collective Agreement. Salary will be prorated based on full-time equivlency.

Hours of Work : Temporary, full-time: 35 hours per week / 42 weeks per year (ASAP to October 30, 2026)

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the EducationAct,R.S.O.1990,c.E.2,s.171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the MunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct(MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board's Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.