Weekend Parish Pianist – Liturgical Accompaniment

Collage; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 5,200 - 6,500; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph Parish in Port Elgin, Ontario, seeks an experienced Pianist to provide weekend musical accompaniment for Masses and liturgical celebrations.

The role collaborates with cantors, choirs, and musicians to support congregational singing and meaningful liturgies, without directing the parish's overall music ministry. The position is part-time with roughly 4–5 hours weekly, including weekends, and may require weekday flexibility.

Qualifications

• Advanced piano/keyboard skills for liturgical settings.
• Working knowledge of Catholic liturgical music and hymnody.
• Ability to read music and prepare for Mass.
• Experience accompanying cantors, choirs, and musicians.
• Reliable and team-oriented with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for weekend Masses (5:00pm Saturday, 11:00am Sunday).
• Support congregational singing with suitable accompaniment.
• Select and prepare music for Mass and liturgical celebrations; rehearse in advance.
• Accompany cantors and parish choirs as required.
• Assist with music for weddings and funerals as requested.
• Collaborate with parish musicians to support liturgies.

Skills

Piano/keyboard skills

Liturgical music knowledge

Music reading ability

Collaboration with cantors/choirs

Reliability

Job description

St. Joseph Parish in Port Elgin, Ontario, seeks an experienced Pianist to provide weekend musical accompaniment for Masses and liturgical celebrations.

The role collaborates with cantors, choirs, and musicians to support congregational singing and meaningful liturgies, without directing the parish's overall music ministry. The position is part-time with roughly 4–5 hours weekly, including weekends, and may require weekday flexibility.