Lay Pastoral Associate – Parish of Christ Church, Diocese

Job Posting:
Lay Pastoral Associate

Full-Time |

Reports to:

Rector

Location:

Christ Church, Edmonton

Christ Church is a vibrant, inclusive, and growing urban parish rooted in community, faith and liturgy. We are seeking a full-time lay pastoral associate to join our clergy and lay leadership team. This role calls for a individual with a deep Christian faith, energy, creativity, and a pastoral heart. Christ Church is a parish at a crossroads. Located in the heart of the heart Wîhkwêntôwin, one of the fastest growing neighbourhoods in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, Christ Church is a growing parish in the midst of making the transition from a pastoral sized congregation to a larger faith community known in the literature as a program sized church.

We are growing, and we are looking for someone excited to be part of this transition and eager to serve in a community committed to faith, justice, welcome, and spiritual transformation.

The lay pastoral associate will be a key partner in the spiritual and organizational life of the parish. Responsibilities include offering leadership in our Sunday services, pastoral care and community leadership, developing adult faith formation opportunities, supporting outreach and social justice initiatives, and coordinating volunteer engagement across ministries. The role also involves participation in the wider governance and planning of parish life.

Essential qualifications include post‑secondary education (some Biblical or Theological training is a strong asset), demonstrated leadership in formation and outreach, experience with or passionate about working in team ministry, a heart for inclusive, justice‑rooted ministry. Experience in church or para‑church ministries is an asset. We can assist with locating affordable housing as well as assisting with moving expenses. We will offer a competitive salary in an affordable city.

Please submit a curriculum vitae with a detailed cover letter that outlines why you think you would be a good fit for Christ Church Edmonton with particular reference to your ability to fulfill the duties described above. Applications or inquiries can be sent to

The closing date for applications is Friday, February 28th.

Learn more about our parish at our website christchurchedmonton.org. The full job description is available upon request.