Career Opportunities

Job Opportunities

MUSIC DIRECTOR – BRITANNIA UNITED CHURCH

Britannia United Church is looking for a Music Director. For more information, please see this poster or visit the website. (Scroll down on the website past the poster to see the job description.) If you have any questions, you can contact the church office office@brituc.ca.

COORDINATOR OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES – KANATA UNITED CHURCH

Kanata United Church is an Affirming Church that values diversity and inclusiveness. It is a vibrant and active congregation, with many young families. Kanata United Church is called to nurture its children and youth. We provide opportunities for spiritual growth and learning for children, youth and their families, as well as opportunities for them to put their faith in action.

The Coordinator of Children, Youth and Families is key to the effective development and delivery of programs for children, youth, and their families, both within the congregation and for the wider community. Programs and projects are developed and implemented in collaboration with the Minister, Director of Music, Office Administrator and the Children, Youth and Families
Committee.

The Coordinator works part-time, approximately 20 hours per week.

You can read more about the position here.

LEADER OF MUSIC MINISTRY – EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH, OTTAWA

Emmanuel United Church in Ottawa is seeking a talented musician to lead and enhance our music ministry. Contribute your musical talents and gift of music leadership to a dynamic congregation who values music. Your primary responsibilities as Leader of Music Ministry will include leading and coordinating the senior choir; playing the pipe organ and grand piano during Sunday and other services; liaising with the minister, worship team and office; providing support as needed to other music groups which include a bell choir and young adult music group, both of which are currently led by volunteers; and helping to incorporate different music styles into worship.

Our sanctuary has a modest two manual, full pedal (partly Casavant) pipe organ with pistons and presets. There is a Yamaha grand piano in the sanctuary, plus two upright pianos in other spaces, as well as two electric keyboards. We have an extensive set of bells and chimes, and a selection of percussion instruments.

This is a 10 hour/week position. Salary will be in accordance with experience and salary suggested by the Royal Canadian College of Organists. The preferred start date is mid November, 2024. The full position description is available on the Emmanuel United website at https://emmanuelunited.ca/2024/09/19/were-hiring-leader-of-music-ministry/ For more information or to apply with a covering letter and CV, please email Valerie Lines at bvlines84@rogers.com.