Regional Minister Pastoral Relations and Community of Faith Support
Regional Minister Pastoral Relations and Community of Faith Support
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Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council is seeking a Regional Minister Pastoral Relations and Community of Faith Supporton a Permanent Full-time basis (35 hours per week).
Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council Bermuda-Nova Scotia Regional Council and First Dawn Eastern Edge Regional Council represent diverse contexts of urban centres and rural communities. The three Regions are comprised of the following areas Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters (Gasp Quebec NB PEI) Bermuda-Nova Scotia (NS and Bermuda) and First Dawn Eastern Edge (NL). The Regions are committed to supporting the United Churchs work of reconciliation and its desire to be intercultural.
The Regional Minister for Pastoral Relations and Community of Faith Support assists the Regional Council to serve support and provide oversight to the Communities of Faith (CoF) as well as provide pastoral relations support and program support for related Divisions/Teams and committees and pastoral relations volunteers. They encourage and support Ministry Personnel towards health joy and excellence in ministry practice liaising with the Office of Vocation Staff other Regional Ministers and General Council Staff. They support to the Regional Council and its decision-making bodies.
The current main areas of focus are:
Serve Support and Provide Oversight and Pastoral Relations Support to Communities of Faith (60%): Provide support and assist the Regional Council to live out its oversight of Communities of Faith in light of the Mission and Ministry covenants between Communities of Faith and the Regional Council; Ensure training and support for Communities of Faith in the search and selection process for Ministry Personnel; discerning options including Intentional Interim Ministry cooperative arrangements innovative ministries Ecumenical Shared Ministry lay leadership amalgamation disbanding and closure.
Support Ministry Personnel towards health joy and excellence in ministry practice (30%): Provide support to the region with respect to finding ways to foster support and collegiality for Ministry Personnel; provide support in emergency situations; Assist and liaise with Office of Vocation Minister on accreditation and issues of standing with respect to the pastoral relations covenant process.
Support to the Regional Council and its Decision-making Bodies (10%): Provide support for Regional Council Executive in decision that require Pastoral Relations information when invited to do so and provide support to committees/teams related to pastoral relations community Support and oversight.
*To request a copy of the full job description send an e-mail to: and reference Job Code 7 Regional Minister for Pastoral Relations and CoF Support
Qualifications
- University degree theological degree preferred with 3-5 years of related experience ministry and basic understanding of human resources and employment law principles;
- Strong commitment to the church of Jesus Christ and active membership in The United Church of Canada;
- Knowledge understanding and appreciation of the life and work of The United Church of Canada with the ability to share this knowledge clearly within the conciliar system that has evolved in the Regional Council;
- Commitment to support the churchs work of reconciliation and its desire to be intercultural and bilingual;
- Sensitivity respect for and an openness to working creatively openly transparently tactfully and diplomatically with the diversity social and cultural realities of the Regional Council;
- Excellent communication skills (interpersonal verbal and written) with the ability to communicate competently and effectively from an informed theological perspective and express ideas concisely and clearly in worship in public and with the media;
- Ability to discern appropriate pathways through complex issues problems or opportunities and the impact or implication of decisions and actions with an openness to consulting with others when no clear or practical policy/procedure is available;
- Strong administration time management planning organizational and implementation skills with the ability to manage a wide range of administrative responsibilities and duties and to take initiative and act as situations warrant together with experience with conflict and change management;
- Solid computer skills in the use of various software applications - Office 365 Dynamics SharePoint One Drive Teams Zoom and other social media and online platforms;
- Demonstrated facilitation skills with a collegial consultative leadership style with a commitment to a coordinated team approach with staff and volunteers;
- Excellent analytical skills and judgment in dealing with critical issues together with a commitment to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries at all times;
- An awareness of organizational development concepts together with a willingness to explore new initiatives new learnings and the flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the church; and
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and collegially with other members of the staff team and with volunteers;
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Regional Council and Canada; and
- Language skills in addition to English are an asset.
- Alignment with the vision and values of The United Church of Canada respect integrity passion and diversity;
- Genuine interest and appreciation of the various regional contexts and value for the experience insights visions and values of the people who make up the communities of faith.
- Motivated self-starter capable of identifying needs; Initiative tact discretion resourcefulness and creativity in problem solving.
Working Conditions
The United Church of Canada has adopted a hybrid workplace model providing flexibility for this position working both off-site and in the Fundy St. Lawrence Dawning Waters Regional Council Office located at Sackville NB. The incumbent will be provided for work purposes use of secure devices and must be available by email phone teams or zoom during regular office hours Monday to and viewing a computer screen for long periods keyboarding/using assistive devices or technologies intermittent physical activity including sitting standing and being on the phone for long periods of time will be required. Additional hours and attendance at evening and weekend meetings may be required. Considerable travel within the Region and some travel within Canada is required.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act The United Church of Canada will aid employees who request accommodation throughout their employment with us unless the position is deemed to be a bona fide occupational requirement and/or to the point of undue hardship considering issues of health safety and cost.
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $77441.97 to $88261.46 with the ability to progress to a maximum of $103256.40. This is based on category 8 on our salary range. Placement on the salary range will be based on factors such as market condition internal equity candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role. Pension and group benefit plans coverage and annual vacation round out this compensation package.
Closing date for applications: August 29 2025
JOB CODE: 7
Employment Type
Full-Time
