Youth Pastor

Calvary Church Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Church Toronto is seeking a dedicated Youth Pastor to provide spiritual, organizational, and program leadership for its junior high and senior high ministries. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with youth, families, volunteer leaders, and church leadership to cultivate a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centred ministry in a multicultural urban context.

The role includes developing weekly curricula, recruiting and mentoring youth leaders, planning events and camps, managing

Qualifications

• Formal undergraduate degree in Youth Ministry or related field is preferred.
• Experience with Bible-based curricula and instruction.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Commitment to Plan to Protect and child safety standards.
• Canadian citizenship or permanent work permit; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver weekly curricula for junior high and senior high gatherings.
• Plan and lead Sunday School classes and supervise youth leaders.
• Organize monthly activities and major events (retreats, trips, day camps).
• Engage families and diverse communities; maintain youth ministry communications.
• Manage youth ministry budget and fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure safety, background checks, CPR/First Aid certification compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Recruiting

Mentoring

Event planning

Budget management

Family communication

Safety compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree in Youth Ministry

Christian Ministry

Biblical Studies

Theology

Job description

Youth Pastor, Calvary Church Toronto

About Calvary Church

Knowing and following Jesus and calling others to as well. That is the mission of Calvary Church, Toronto, where our pastoral team leads a Bible-believing faith community. With a rich history spanning almost 100 years, Calvary Church, a member of the Associated Gospel Churches of Canada (AGC) has always been an evangelical body of believers with a focus on local and foreign outreach. We have a legacy of sending out missionaries both abroad and within our community to lead others to Jesus.

Our Vision

We see Calvary Church as a community of disciples of Jesus empowered by the Holy Spirit, whose love for God and others is manifested in: Commitment to growth in Christ-centred, dedication to service, and engagement in proclaiming the good news of Jesus.

Youth Pastor Job Posting

Calvary Church Toronto is seeking a dedicated Youth Pastor to provide spiritual, organizational, and program leadership for its junior high and senior high ministries. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with youth, families, volunteer leaders, and church leadership to cultivate a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centred ministry in a multicultural urban context.

Leadership and Supervision

The Youth Pastor will develop and deliver curriculum for weekly junior high and senior high gatherings and facilitate weekly Sunday School classes, using Biblical, Christ-centred curriculum. The role will include recruiting and supervising youth leaders to ensure instruction is characterised by grace and truth, evaluating programming, and implementing appropriate changes.

The Youth Pastor will also plan monthly activities outside regular youth-group meetings (i.e. game nights, sports nights, and gatherings in the park). The position entitles being responsible for organising and managing major events such as retreats, mission trips, and community-based activities, as well as directing annual summer day-camp ministries for junior high and/or senior high students.

Discipleship

The Youth Pastor will foster spiritual practices among youth, including prayer, Bible reading, devotions, and worship. The role will involve recruiting, developing, and mentoring leaders serving junior high, senior high, and Sunday School groups, while expanding discipleship through small groups, prayer partnerships, and ministry opportunities.

The Youth Pastor will establish a senior high executive committee to support event planning, strengthen interpersonal and intergenerational relationships among teens, parents and other church members, and encourage the development of a youth-led worship service at Calvary Church.

Communication, Collaboration, and Expansion

The Youth Pastor will maintain frequent and effective communication with youth and parents and provide advance notice of schedules and future events. The Youth Pastor will seek feedback from youth and parents to assess and improve Calvary Youth Toronto and will design and maintain youth-ministry social media pages, including Facebook and Instagram.

The Youth Pastor will connect with prospective and former participants, add new attendees to onRealm, and maintain accurate group membership records. The Youth Pastor will also collaborate with church leadership to serve families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and will design events that connect Calvary Youth Toronto with neighbouring youth groups.

Budget and Fundraising

The Youth Pastor will manage the youth ministry budget and develop and lead fundraising initiatives to support students who may otherwise be unable to afford programmes or retreats.

Safety and Security

The Youth Pastor will comply with Plan to Protect requirements, ensure that a parent or guardian has completed an introduction form for each youth, and prepare appropriate waivers for events while obtaining required parental signatures. The successful candidate will complete all necessary background checks in accordance with Plan to Protect and obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Compensation

The salary will be set based on education and experience and will be adjusted to cost of living within Toronto.

Qualifications

Qualifications for all pastors at Calvary Church Toronto are found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9.

The Youth Pastor will have a deep and mature personal faith with a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, aligning fully with the church's doctrine and values. The Youth Pastor must demonstrate a "shepherd's heart" and servant leadership, exhibiting warmth, humility, and a desire to serve the congregation.

By the time of hiring, the Youth Pastor must have completed a formal undergraduate degree in Youth Ministry (preferred), Christian Ministry, Biblical Studies, or Theology from an approved Bible College, and have gone through the compatibility process and ministry approval of the Associated Gospel Churches of Canada Doctrine and Credentials Committee.

Canadian citizenship is required (or a permanent work permit for Canada), along with a valid driver’s licence and basic first aid certificate.