Rector of St Alban the Martyr, Burnaby

Job Posting:   Rector of St Alban the Martyr, Burnaby
Terms of Employment:   Full time, permanent
Salary range:   $64,585.00 – $92,769.00 per year + Car Allowance & Benefits
Application Deadline:   Thursday, September 12th, 5pm PST
Parish Website:   saintalbansburnaby.ca
Application submission details included at the bottom of the post

Description

The Bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster is seeking applications for the position of Rector of the Parish of St Alban the Martyr, Burnaby. This is a full-time, permanent position.

St Alban’s describes itself in these words

• St. Alban’s is an active, inclusive community that draws people from our neighbourhood and well beyond
• We are proud and thankful for the ministries we can carry out, and yet we know there is more work to do to sustain our church in today’s diverse and evolving culture
• Our congregation recognizes the need to examine ways to grow our faith community in our neighbourhood
• We enjoy our sermons based on sound theology and historical elements

Some notable features of the community life include

• Average attendance of 40-60 people per service
• Up to 8 children per week in Sunday School
• Active youth group meets twice per month
• 7 active outreach projects

Some qualities the parish is seeking in their next rector are

• Will demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Will demonstrate a strong personal faith
• Will nurture young families
• Will be able to lead change
• Will bring strong interpersonal skills
• Will be comfortable networking and encourage congregational participation
• Will fully integrate music in worship

SUBMISSION DETAILS

To submit an application, please email the Executive Archdeacon, the Venerable Nick Pang, at [email protected]. Please include the following, and only the following, in your submission.

Cover letter
Completed application form for parish priests (download template here)
Letter of good standing from your bishop (if applying from outside the Diocese of New Westminster)*

* Please note, the Letter of Good Standing is a letter attesting that you are a priest or pastor in good standing in a jurisdiction in communion with the Anglican Church of Canada. It is not a reference letter.