All Saints' Westboro is seeking a warm, capable, and highly organized Parish Administrator to support the daily operations of our vibrant parish community. As the welcoming face of the church office, the Parish Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of parish life, offering vital support to the clergy, staff, volunteers, and wider community.
This is a part-time permanent position, reporting to the rector, and ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and a heart for service in a church setting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Office & Administrative Support
- Serve as the first point of contact for parishioners, staff, and the public.
- Manage emails, phone calls, mail, and office supplies.
- Provide administrative support to clergy and staff.
- Maintain records, archives, and parish databases
- Liaise with ministry leaders and external partners (including First United Church).
- Coordinate police record checks and maintain diocesan statistical records.
- Maintain office equipment and arrange service as needed.
- Prepare weekly Sunday bulletins, prayer lists, and duty schedules.
- Support communication for worship participants and staff.
- Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings.
- Coordinate materials and reports for the annual vestry meeting and diocesan returns.
- Maintain the parish bookings calendar in collaboration with First United.
- Respond to inquiries and coordinate room rentals with the facilities manager.
- Assist with logistics and materials for parish programs and events.
- Ensure the timely flow of parish communications.
- Support parish website updates in collaboration with the web designer.
- Proficiency in English: spoken and written.
- Proficiency in clerical skills using Microsoft Office, Google tools, and Zoom;
- Familiarity with Mailchimp, Canva, Facebook, and other online tools is an asset.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Background check and police record clearance required as a condition of employment.
Position: Parish Administrator
Location: 347 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7
Reports to: Incumbent
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, 25 hours/week
Start Date: End of September 2025
Compensation: $23–$25/hour based on experience
Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent
Application
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The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are an equal-opportunity employer and will accommodate applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA. Please contact us at hr@ottawa.anglican.ca if you require accommodation.
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