Chaplain, Bishop Strachan School

Chaplain

Contract – Covering Maternity Leave

December 16, 2024 until June 13, 2025

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000

At The Bishop Strachan School (BSS), we are dedicated to empowering students to become capable, confident leaders who embody the Signature of a BSS Girl – girls who lead with empathy, curiosity and grit.

The school’s commitment to innovation and excellence in education has enabled BSS to welcome students who reflect the diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds that are now Canada. The Chaplain will, like BSS, will be deeply rooted in the Anglican tradition while adopting an imaginative and dynamic approach to the spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the girls and the community, not in compromise but in an authentic desire to reflect the diversity of the world of which BSS is a part. The Chaplain will appreciate and maintain the sanctity of the Chapel and the meaning it has in the school community. Learn more about our Chapel at BSS by going here.

What You’ll Do:

• Implements an imaginative and dynamic approach to the spiritual needs of the community while maintaining our Anglican heritage
• Oversees Junior, Middle and Senior School Chapels, including content and schedule in collaboration with staff and students
• Ensures the liturgy has integrity and relevance for our diverse community, reflects the common beliefs of the community and engages students at an age appropriate level of interest and currency reflective of our multi-faith community
• Incorporates events, topics and speakers of all faiths allowing the community to construct their own interpretation of faith, spirituality and the world
• Enables and encourages student voice in Chapels and special events
• Plans, leads and participates in special services and functions in liaison with Grace Church on-the-Hill
• Advises the student Chapel Guild and other student leadership groups as required
• Reviews the curriculum for opportunities to develop, implement and deliver integration of values and ethics, world religious traditions and spirituality to enhance girls’ emotional and spiritual development and their development of a balanced, inclusive and intelligent worldview from JK to Grade 12, as appropriate
• Liaises with Counsellors and Boarding staff to ensure support for students is available as required
• Counsels students, faculty and staff, as needed
• Performs outreach with the Alumnae community

Who You Are:

• Ordained and licensed member of the Anglican clergy
• Masters Degree and/or further training in relevant disciplines, such as counselling, social work etc.
• Experience working with young people, especially young women, and a demonstrated knowledge and skill in addressing their interests and concerns
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen to and communicate with young women as well as multiple generations of Alumnae
• Understanding of the importance of diversity and a global perspective in implementing an inclusive world view

Why Work at BSS?

At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.

Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Extensive health and dental benefits package
• Lunch provided everyday!
• Use of on-site fitness center
• Extensive Professional Learning opportunities
• And a chance to be part of a great community!

BSS Values Diversity:

BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.