emotional, religious and spiritual support Concordia Village is looking to hire a Chaplain for our NEW Assisted Living Village 5.
Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. (CWPI) is a non-profit organization which oversees Concordia Villages I, II, III (285 units) and the Concordia Hip & Knee Institute office building. Concordia Village 5 is opening in summer 2026 with 175 seniors housing units being added.
Concordia Village is dedicated to the wellness of seniors in our community providing assisted living services. Our residents enjoy services and features such as daily home cooked meals, an on-site Chaplain providing spiritual care, an on-site Registered Nurse, housekeeping, beautiful grounds and a wide variety of recreational activities – all part of an overall strategy to support and enhance independent and healthy living. Our team at Concordia Village is committed to serving our residents with compassion and respect, striving to make their living experience a great one! We are a community who cares for our residents as much as we do for each other.
We are excited to open our newest assisted living residence and are looking for a Chaplain to join our team who will provide emotional, religious, and spiritual care for our residents, families and staff. While based primarily in our new facility, this role will also support and collaborate with our staff in the 3 other buildings.
If you enjoy building meaningful connections, engage in conversations, and helping seniors live vibrant, fulfilling lives, we’d love to hear from you.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a recognized University
- Bachelor of Religion or Theology
- One-two (1-2) units advanced Clinical Pastoral Education moving towards Specialist Status preferred.
- Endorsement by Faith Community.
- Relevant pastoral/ Spiritual Care experience an asset.
- Education and /or work background in gerontology an asset.
Skill Sets
- A spiritually mature person, dedicated to enhancing the dignity and welfare of others.
- Sensitive to, and able to minister within religious and cultural pluralism, both Christian and other faiths.
- Able to maintain a close working relationship with Residents, families, staff and community clergy.
- Discreet and confidential in all facility, Resident/Staff related matters.
- Able to exercise good judgment, take initiative, use discretion, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Mental/physical/spiritual health to meet the demands of the job.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Spiritual, religious and emotional support of Residents, families and staff.
- Make regular visits, foster meaningful interaction with Residents, families and staff members.
- Foster Resident connections with their Faith community.
- Liason between staff and family/friends of Residents during periods of crisis and critical illness.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss provision of services to Residents.
- Provide short term supportive counseling to staff.
- Plan, coordinate and participate in spiritual services (inviting community clergy and churches to be involved in these services). These include weekday services, Sunday services and Memorial Services.
- Facilitate connections between families of Residents and community faith-groups at the time of death.
- Participate in planning for annual meeting with community clergy.
- Adhere to the professional code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education and to the professional standard of the endorsing religious body.
Other:
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Tenant Resource and Recreation team.
Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
