Samaritan's Purse Canada Jasper AB Church Recovery Specialist

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Church Recovery Specialist to work remotely from Jasper, Alberta. The position involves rebuilding local churches after disasters, collaborating with community resources, and supporting church leadership. Ideal candidates will have a background in social work or emergency management and strong leadership skills. This role emphasizes values aligned with Christian ministry. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the specified email address.

Qualifications

• Committed to Christian values and agreement with Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith.
• Experience in ministry, humanitarian aid, social work or emergency management is a plus.
• Adaptable to varying schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Attend local emergency management meetings to identify service gaps.
• Collaborate in developing community entry strategies.
• Maintain relationships with churches throughout the recovery process.

Skills

Strong leadership

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Education

Post-secondary Degree or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Samaritan's Purse Canada Jasper, AB invites applications for a Church Recovery Specialist. This is a remote full-time six-month contract position, working from a home office situated in close proximity to Jasper, Alberta. The role focuses on rebuilding and restoring local churches after disaster, connecting with local and external church communities, bridging the gap between the church and the broader community through events, and collaborating with government agencies, NGOs, and emergency management partners to ensure a unified and effective recovery effort. As an integral member of the Canadian Ministry Projects Team, this role will help SPC carry out its mission and objectives through participation in daily prayer ministry.

Responsibilities

• Attends local emergency management meetings to identify potential service gaps and assess the needs of individuals and the community, including participation in unmet needs committees.
• Collaborates in the development of a community entry strategy to gain a deeper understanding of the local context, including demographics, available resources, and social supports.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with churches, providing ongoing communication and support throughout the recovery process.
• Assists and provides counsel to church leadership and facilitates ministry revival.
• Keeps detailed records of churches in the community, documenting and reporting on support provided while ensuring all information is maintained in compliance with SPC's privacy policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith
• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in seminary, social work, communications, emergency management, healthcare, or other relevant field
• Experience in ministry, humanitarian aid, social work, emergency management, first response, would be considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Adaptable to varying schedules, including evenings and weekends, as required based on community needs
• Ability to work in and adapt to dynamic situations
• Strong leadership, investigative, analytical and organizational skills
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Relationship builder with various demographics

Application Process

Contact Information: To respond to this opportunity, please forward your resume together with a cover letter detailing your passion for Christian ministry employment to: Attention: Human Resources, 20 Hopewell Way NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H5, [e-mail]

Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is selected

Note: Staff must be in agreement with the Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith and be committed to Biblical values, precepts and conduct. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.