Music Director

Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph Parish in Saugeen Shores, Ontario, within the Diocese of Hamilton, seeks an experienced Music Director for a part-time role (approximately 10 hours per week).

You will plan music for weekend Masses, coordinate three parish choirs, and ensure music is provided either personally or by qualified instrumentalists and cantors. The position calls for musical leadership and collaborative planning with the pastor.

Qualifications

• Experience directing choirs or coordinating liturgical music.
• Ability to play piano, organ, or guitar and lead congregational singing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Good understanding of Catholic doctrine, liturgy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Planning liturgical music in collaboration with the pastor.
• Coordinating and rehearsing with the three parish choirs.
• Scheduling cantors and instrumentalists for all weekend Masses.
• Recruiting and supporting volunteer musicians.
• Assisting with music for major liturgical celebrations, weddings, and funerals.

Skills

Liturgical music planning

Choir coordination

Volunteer recruitment

Musical leadership

Piano/Organ/Guitar

Communication skills

Catholic doctrine knowledge

Job description

St Joseph, Port Elgin/SouthamptonPart TimePort Elgin, ON

Job Title: MUSIC DIRECTOR

Location: St. Joseph Parish, Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Hours: approx. 10 hours per week

Position Summary

St. Joseph Parish in Saugeen Shores, Ontario, with the Diocese of Hamilton, is looking for an experienced Music Director to fill the part time (estimated 10 hours/week) role. The Music Director will plan music for all weekend Masses, coordinate our three parish choirs, and ensure that music is provided at each Mass either personally or through qualified instrumentalists and cantors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Planning liturgical music in collaboration with the pastor.


• Coordinating and rehearsing with the three parish choirs.


• Scheduling cantors and instrumentalists for all weekend Masses.


• Recruiting and supporting volunteer musicians.


• Assisting with music for major liturgical celebrations, weddings, and funerals.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• A good understanding of and respect for Catholic Doctrine, liturgy and practice, as determined at the sole discretion of the Bishop of the Diocese.


• Ability to play piano, organ, or guitar and lead congregational singing.


• Experience directing choirs or coordinating liturgical music is preferred.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Diocese of Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please inform the Human Resources Manager.