APSSP – System Chaplain (1.0 FTE)

APSSP – System Chaplain (1.0 FTE)

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description of Duties:

This position serves the Waterloo Catholic District School Board's Kindergarten to Grade 12 community, providing chaplaincy leadership and support across both the elementary and secondary panels. The scope of responsibilities may evolve in response to emerging system-wide priorities and needs.

The System Chaplain works collaboratively with students, staff, school chaplains, principals, parish partners, system personnel, families, and community stakeholders to nurture the spiritual, pastoral, and faith formation life of Catholic school communities. Responsibilities include supporting and facilitating retreats, liturgical celebrations, sacramental preparation initiatives, faith formation opportunities, and other experiences that foster Catholic identity and student discipleship from Kindergarten through Grade 12.

The successful candidate will provide pastoral, ethical, doctrinal, liturgical, and theological leadership across the system. They will support schools in responding to the spiritual and pastoral needs of students and staff, assist during times of crisis or loss, promote meaningful partnerships between home, school, and parish, and contribute to the ongoing implementation of the Board's mission, vision, and Catholic educational priorities.

Working across both elementary and secondary schools, the System Chaplain will help ensure a coherent and vibrant approach to faith formation, evangelization, and Catholic leadership that supports students throughout their entire educational journey.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in religious studies, theology, divinity, liturgy, youth ministry or equivalent
• A certificate in pastoral or youth ministry (or equivalent background).
• Evidence of experience working with youth and collaborating with other adults.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and facilitation skills.
• Willing to participate in school-wide meetings, events, conferences, committees, and teams including Parent Advisory Council, Program Council, GSA group, Catholic Education Week, weekly school masses and school liturgies.
• Certification in first aid or CPR or commitment to obtain certificate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to use own vehicle.
• Ability to liaise with parish priests.

Hours of Work : Permenant, full-time: 35 hours per week / 42 weeks per year

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/

Applications will be accepted until August 21, 2026 at 12 PM. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print, please email aoda@wcdsb.ca. If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, s. 171(1)3, and pursuant to section 28(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and qualifications for employment and for administering human resources and employment-related functions. Questions regarding this collection may be directed to the Board's Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.