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Job Type: Full-Time Position

Job Location: Ottawa Ontario, Canada

URL: http://www.divineinfant.on.ca/

Job Description

Working under the supervision of the full time Coordinator of Youth Ministry, the Youth Minister must be able to work with the Coordinator to advance the parishes vision of youth ministry. Often times this includes working independently from each other in order to accomplish all that needs to be done.

Focusing on the spiritual and social needs of our local high school teens, middle school youth, young adults and families you will help them build bridges between their daily lives and their Catholic Faith. The Youth Minister position has a hands on, face to face and people centered focus.

Working with the volunteers (adult, young adult and youth) the Youth Minister will support, promote, maintain and be present to various volunteer led ministry programs (EDGE), young adult prayer groups, service projects, ministry skills groups (music, drama, etc.), faith and bible studies, various retreats (family, teens, young adult and middle school) and social activities.

Through being an increased presence in two local Catholic high schools and six local Catholic elementary schools, the youth minister will seek opportunities to attract an increasing number of Catholic youth by forming personal relationships with students and enthusiastically inviting them into parish life.

Preferred qualifications include:

- ability to work independently

- ability to take direction and work with a team

- ability to lead music

- ability to connect with the male population of the parish

- ability to problem solve

- excellent organizational skills

- the ability to inspire and motivate volunteers

- previous experience in organizing youth and young adult activities

- ability to build strong, interactive relationships with people of various ages

- a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church

About our Parish / School / Organization

Divine Infant Parish serves a vibrant Catholic community in the Orleans area, east of Ottawa, through many parish ministries and activities. We have more than 3,000 families in the parish community.

The parish has had a youth ministry program alive and active for over 18 years and has employed at least one person for the past 17 years. The parish is very commited to youth ministry and the patron saint of youth, St. Aloyisious Gonzaga, is the relic in our altar stone.

How to Apply

Email your cover letter, resume and references to,

Chantal Leger
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Divine Infant Parish
613 203 9381