Pianist Organist

Pianist / OrganistInuit Congregation (Inuktitut-Language Worship)Position SummarySt. Margarets Anglican Church is seeking a Pianist or Organist to provide musical accompaniment for the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Inuktitut-language worship successful candidate will provide organ and/or piano accompaniment for congregational hymns and incidental liturgical music and will work collaboratively with the Incumbent Priest and designated lay leaders from the Inuit congregation to support meaningful and culturally rooted role is a part-time position requiring both onsite and offsite preparation time each of WorkOnsite: Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 Preparation: Approximately two (2) hours per week conducted offsite (practice music preparation hymn coordination and email communication).Salary: $27/hourAdditional services may be scheduled in consultation with the Incumbent ResponsibilitiesWorship Leadership and AccompanimentProvide piano and/or organ accompaniment for the 11:30 a.m. Inuktitut-language Sunday congregational hymns and provide incidental music at various points throughout the liturgy (e.g. prelude offertory communion postlude as appropriate).Support confident congregational singing in a manner that is sensitive to the musical traditions and language of the Inuit onsite and prepared to begin promptly at the designated service Selection and PreparationUse the congregations Inuktitut Hymnal as the principal source for music selections (sheet music provided).Select hymns in consultation with the Incumbent Priest or a designated lay leader from the Inuit music in advance to ensure confident and supportive regularly with clergy and lay leadership regarding upcoming services special themes or liturgical ServicesIn consultation with the Incumbent Priest the Pianist or Organist may be scheduled to provide music for additional services throughout the year including but not limited to:Christmas EveChristmas DayAsh WednesdayMaundy ThursdayGood FridayThe Pianist or Organist may also be requested to provide music for weddings memorial services and funerals held at St. Margarets Anglican in piano and/or organ accompaniment suitable for congregational to support congregational singing confidently and accompanying church services or similar worship settings is with Anglican liturgy is an of the Inuktitut language is considered a strong for and sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Inuit accordance with Section 24(1) of the Ontario Human Rights Code preference will be given to applicants who are members of the Anglican Church or who demonstrate a strong understanding of Anglican worship and liturgical AttributesCollaborative and respectful team and working with clergy and lay and responsive to liturgical of the mission and worship life of the Anglican the Inuit Congregation at St. MargaretsThe 11:30 a.m. Inuktitut-language service serves members of Ottawas Inuit community and others who wish to worship in Inuktitut. Music plays an important role in sustaining cultural identity faith expression and congregational participation. The Pianist or Organist supports this ministry by providing steady confident accompaniment that encourages full participation in all applications will be gratefully received only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa reserves the right to contact individuals and to arrange for interviews at any organization is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics age veteran status or disability. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise during the search process if you require accommodation by contacting us at will be used to screen assess or select applicants for the ad is for an existing opening.