Associate Priest

Anglican; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming parish in Peel Region, Canada, seeks a full-time Associate Priest to support ministry engagement, pastoral care, and worship activities. The successful candidate will be ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada or a partner church, thrive in a diverse team, and demonstrate innovation in serving the community. Key duties include assisting in liturgical functions and community outreach, aimed at revitalizing parish connections and supporting social justice efforts. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must share love of Christ and thrive in a diverse team environment.
• Experience in community outreach and social justice.
• Ability to provide pastoral care to varied age groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Incumbent and wardens to engage and support lay ministries.
• Lead pastoral care initiatives and visit parishioners.
• Participate in community and diocesan activities.

Skills

Innovative and imaginative approach

Team collaboration

Pastoral care

Community engagement

Education

Ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada or equivalent

Job description

St. Peter’s Erindale is a growing parish. As our attendance levels are growing to pre‑pandemic levels, we are looking for a full time Associate Priest to be part of this transition to serve within and beyond our walls. We are brimming with history and love for God while also a progressive and passionate congregation well positioned to embrace the challenges and opportunities that modern parishes face.

We are looking for a candidate who has been ordained in the Anglican Church of Canada or comes to us from one of our Anglican Communion Partners. The successful candidate will be someone who shares their love of Christ, thrives in a diverse team environment and is innovative and imaginative with how we can serve one another through ministry. This individual will report to the Incumbent and work with all staff, ministry leads and volunteers in carrying out our mission. We are a fully welcoming and affirming of 2SLGBTQI+ community and applicants must be as well.

St. Peter’s Erindale is situated in a diverse community and we description along with our website (www.stpeterserindale.ca) excites you. We pray the Holy Spirit moves you to apply to be our next Associate Priest and that this is a meaningful time of discernment for us all.

The role of our Associate Priest includes the following:

Ministry Engagement & Support

• Assist the Incumbent and wardens to engage and support the work of lay ministries in our parish.
• Support the Outreach and Social Justice team.
• Revitalize the Health and Wellness committee.
• Participate in community, Deanery and Diocesan activities so that the mission of the congregation beyond itself is furthered.

Pastoral Care

• Lead the Lay Pastoral Care team and revitalize the Lay Eucharistic Ministers Team providing support, coordination and training as needed.
• Share in the care of parishioners of all ages and backgrounds; especially those in crisis or grief, including hospital and home visits.
• Work with the Incumbent to develop a plan to reach out to inactive and former members of the parish.

Worship

• Assist the Incumbent liturgically on Sundays, weekdays and Major Feast days by celebrating Eucharist and preaching.
• Assist with a variety of liturgies including baptisms, weddings and funerals, and services at Retirement homes and Long Term Care homes.

Application Process

• Please send your cover letter and resume to Rev. Roshni Jayawardena ([e-mail]) – Subject Line: Associate Priest Application
• Please submit a manuscript or link of two sermons that you preached in worship, including the date of the gathering
• Deadline for Applications: December 31, 2025