Job Openings
Full-Time Custodian - Position Description
Job Title: Custodian
Job Type & Duration: Full-time (35 hours/week), Permanent
Yearly Salary: $40,664
Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation per annum
Benefits: Anglican Church of Canada Group Benefits Plan (health, vision & dental)
Pension: Anglican Church of Canada Lay Pension Plan
Hours & Shift Information: Evening and weekend availability is required
Location: on-site at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto, M4T 1Z8
Number of Positions Open: 1
Application Timeline: send applications to Amanda Jagt, Director of Parish Operations, at ajagt@christchurchdeerpark.org by May 17th at noon; please put “Custodian Position” in the subject line
We are looking for a responsible full-time custodian to join our staff team and help maintain and protect our facilities. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on building upkeep and facility user assistance. They will have the physical endurance to cover a large space. A keen eye for detail, diligence, and the ability to work independently are also imperative in custodial maintenance jobs.
Major Responsibilities
- Maintains the facility at a high level of cleanliness and tidiness, including washrooms, kitchens, and outside grounds
- Provides assistance to space users, other facility users, and church staff, particularly in setting up the space for their use
- Maintains log books, files, and other records in an accurate and complete manner
- Performs a variety of semi-skilled work not requiring the services of a licensed trade (e.g. painting, yard work, small repairs)
- Identifies and reports problems requiring the services of skilled tradespeople
- Keeps the building and grounds secure, including reporting unusual circumstances or building damage to the appropriate staff
- Performs other related work as assigned
Key Qualifications
- Experience in janitorial or caretaking work
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
- Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail, reliability, and conscientiousness
- Must be physically capable of performing required duties
- High school diploma is preferred but not required
- Police check will be required before commencing position
- Must be available to occasionally work overtime/holiday hours, especially around church holidays (e.g. Christmas, Easter).
- Ability to communicate in English both orally and written
Family Minister - Position Description
Please apply to amcintosh@christchurchdeerpark.org with a covering letter and resumé by May
30, 2023. Please put “Family Minister Application” in the subject line.
The Family Minister at Christ Church Deer Park will work with parishioners and staff in a
collaborative and creative manner to ensure the efficient administration and implementation of
programs for our families. This position reports to the Associate Priest with input from the
Rector and will involve regular meetings both with the supervisor and the larger ministry team
on a weekly basis.
Christ Church Deer Park strives to be a missional and inclusive community, and the Family
Minister will be a critical leader in our parish to offer vibrant family programming that brings
the love of God to all generations of our parish. We are looking for a candidate who can bring
joy and laughter to the position, while cultivating a love of Christ.
Purposes of the Position:
• Primarily: to facilitate and lead children & youth ministry during Sunday morning services and
weeknight gatherings, and to bring the love of God and community to our youngest members.
• Secondarily: To grow our program in authentic and missional ways engaging with those in our
congregation, and those in the wider community
Qualities of a Successful Applicant:
Faith in God and a desire to contribute to the ministry of the church.
A love of working with children, a genuine desire to relate to young people, and interest in
planning family events
Ability to see a project through from start to finish
A willingness to create a safe and affirming ministry environment
Theological Education not required. Possible transferrable work experience includes:
Summer Camp Staff, Early Child Education, Teaching, Drama, Scouting
Ministry Duties
Direct Sunday morning programing for children and youth at both our 9:15 and 10:30
services
Provide intergenerational family programming at our parish events such as the Christmas
Bazaar, Fall BBQ, Halloween party, and Pancake Supper.
Plan occasional social events/programs to bring families in the parish together such as:
games nights, confirmation classes, and the annual Christmas pageant.
Maintain an ongoing relationship with volunteers, parents, and caregivers
Ensure that we offer safe and organized nursery care for babies and toddlers when needed.
Administration
• Attend weekly staff meetings, and regular one-on-one meetings with supervisor
• Organize the roster of teachers and volunteers
• Organize and maintain Children’s Ministry supplies and curriculum.
• Manage the budget and work within it
• Maintain email list of existing parents and children
• Track and review patterns of attendance
• Recruit, train, resource and mentor new volunteers.
• Implement the Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith Policy in all parts of the ministry
• Promote CCDP’s Children & Youth Ministry in ways that encourages growth
Terms of work/service:
• 15 hours per week.
• $24 per hour, plus CPP & EI
• Maintain regular office hours on CCDP premises. While Sunday mornings are mandatory,
there is flexibility in establishing office hours to work around other commitments such as other
jobs, school, etc.
• 2 weeks’ vacation available, but need to plan well ahead for coverage while absent.
Christmas, Easter, and Vestry are intense periods of work for this position, and therefore not
available for vacation.
• The employee will have a police check through the Diocese of Toronto and participate in a
diocesan-approved Sexual Misconduct Policy workshop.
