Inuit Congregation (Inuktitut-Language Worship)
Position Summary
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church is seeking a Pianist or Organist to provide musical accompaniment for the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Inuktitut-language worship service.
The 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 worship.
This role is a part-time position requiring both onsite and offsite preparation time each week.
Hours of Work
- Onsite: Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Additional Preparation: Approximately two (2) hours per week conducted offsite (practice, music preparation, hymn coordination, and email communication).
- Salary: $27/hour
Additional services may be scheduled in consultation with the Incumbent Priest.
Primary Responsibilities
Worship Leadership and Accompaniment
- Provide piano and/or organ accompaniment for the 11:30 a.m. Inuktitut-language Sunday service.
- Accompany 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 congregation.
- Be onsite and prepared to begin promptly at the designated service time.
Music Selection and Preparation
- Use the congregation’s 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 congregation.
- Prepare music in advance to ensure confident and supportive accompaniment.
- Communicate regularly with clergy and lay leadership regarding upcoming services, special themes, or liturgical seasons.
Special Services
In 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 Eve
- Christmas Day
- Ash Wednesday
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
The Pianist or Organist may also be requested to provide music for weddings, memorial services, and funerals held at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in piano and/or organ accompaniment suitable for congregational worship.
- Ability to support congregational singing confidently and sensitively.
- Experience accompanying church services or similar worship settings is preferred.
- Familiarity with Anglican liturgy is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Inuktitut language is considered a strong asset.
- Respect for and sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Inuit congregation.
In 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 practice.
Personal Attributes
- Collaborative and respectful team member.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Comfortable working with clergy and lay leadership.
- Flexible and responsive to liturgical needs.
- Supportive of the mission and worship life of the Anglican Church.
About the Inuit Congregation at St. Margaret’s
The 11:30 a.m. Inuktitut-language service serves members of Ottawa’s 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 worship.
While 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 time.
Our 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
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