ORGANIST/DIRECTOR OF MUSIC (3/4 time)

Church:    St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Anglican Church
Location:    Vancouver, BC
Start Date:    September 2025 (or earlier, if available)

Application Deadline:    Open until filled

POSITION OVERVIEW
St. Mary's Kerrisdale, a vibrant Anglican parish in Vancouver, seeks a 3/4-time Organist/Director of Music to lead and grow our diverse music ministry. This is a central liturgical leadership and pastoral role involving collaboration with clergy, staff, volunteer and professional musicians, and the broader community. The successful candidate will be rooted in Anglican liturgical tradition while also welcoming a variety of musical styles

We are open to flexible staffing possibilities, including a job share between Organist and Music Director.

CURRENT MUSIC PROGRAM & CAPACITY FOR GROWTH
St. Mary’s has a long history of offering multiple worship services, each with its own distinct liturgical style. Our volunteer choir is supported by paid section leads, allowing us to maintain a high standard of music. In recent years, we have offered Evensong or another seasonally appropriate liturgical or musical service at 4:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month, complementing our more intergenerational and casual Spirit Sunday service at 10am. The third Sunday of the month worship has leaned "higher church" offering a choral mass setting and additional choral anthems. This approach reflects our ongoing efforts to honour the diverse liturgical sensibilities within our community.

The music ministry is supported by:

• A 3-manual 1964 Casavant organ (well-maintained)
• A baby grand piano in the sanctuary
• A full set of handbells
• Newly renovated choir room

We are hoping to have a new Organist/Director of Music in place by the beginning of the program year in September, to provide a smooth transition for our music program and worship.

CHARACTER TRAITS

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills, desire and ability to build community.
• Team player
• Attention to detail

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Worship
2. Staff/Community Life
3. Development
4. Administrative
5. Funerals/Weddings

1. WORSHIP
   
   • Select music for Sunday worship services and additional services as appropriate, in consultation with the Clergy
   • Schedule and lead weekly rehearsals of the choirs (adult, children, bell, other)
   • Put in an appropriate amount of rehearsal time to provide high quality organ experience for worship
   • Arrange instrumentalists for Holy Days as budgeted for, organize rehearsals for and provide timely payment to musicians and singers through office procedures
   • Arrange for organ and piano maintenance with a qualified organ and piano repair person as needed.
   • When absent, arrange for qualified substitute organist for church services and notify the Rector/Priest in Charge in advance.
   • Facilitate congregational singing and worship through the excellent execution of hymns and liturgy.
   • Encourage the musical talents and participation of members of the congregation through organizing and coordinating special musical offerings, including soloists, instrumentalists, and small ensembles, this may include bell or cherub choirs, depending on the applicants' gifts and interests.
   • Update bulletins, prepare bulletins for special music offerings. Demonstrated competency in Microsoft word necessary
   
   
2. STAFF/COMMUNITY LIFE
   
   • Participate in regular (currently weekly) staff meetings and staff development/social gatherings (approximately four annually).
   • Participate in the life of the parish as discussed with the Rector; this may include events such as Neighbourhood Halloween, Parish Cleanup Day, Open House and Parish Picnic.
   • Foster and encourage the social life of the choir, including choir parties and other such events.
   • Provide appropriate pastoral care to members of the choir and share with the clergy as needed.
   
   
3. DEVELOPMENT
   
   • Ability to professional network and collaborate with colleagues.
   • Familiarity with marketing and sales
   • Desire and motivation to work with Clergy and volunteers to build a financially sustainable music program
   • Cultivate a music/performance series or similar community offering to develop the music program at St. Mary's.
   • Explore the feasibility and development of RCSM or similar program for young choristers
   
   
4. ADMINISTRATIVE
   
   • Purchase all music, supplies, equipment, and supervise instrument maintenance
   • Oversee filing and maintenance of music library
   • Oversee the care of choir robes
   • Attend staff meetings (weekly) and worship committee meetings (as they occur)
   • Develop and monitor the annual budget
   • Contribute articles for publicity/communication purposes
   • Write annual report for Vestry meeting
   • Plan a calendar of music activities and coordinate promotions accordingly
   
   
5. FUNERALS/WEDDINGS
   
   
   • The Organist/Director of Music shall provide music, if required, for all weddings and funerals in the Church and is entitled to be paid a minimum fee (outside their salary and work hours). The Organist shall be entitled to their fee regardless of whether an outside organist is brought in for the event. St. Mary's is a family parish for many, and on average we have between 30-40 funerals annualy requiring musical support. (1)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A deep understanding of, enthusiasm for, and experience with intergenerational choirs - excelling in music from the Anglican and English choral traditions, while embracing diverse cultural and contemporary styles.
• Demonstrated professional-level musical talent, supported by formal training and experience.
• Theological sensitivity and the ability to integrate music meaningfully into worship, including familiarity with Anglican liturgy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage warmly and effectively with clergy, staff, choir members, guests, and the wider congregation.
• Skilled in teaching music theory and vocal technique, and in selecting appropriate service music, hymns, and anthems (in consultation with clergy).
• Passionate about working with both volunteer and professional singers, with energy for recruitment, inclusion, and community outreach.
• Willing to collaborate closely with clergy for choral service preparation and offer vocal coaching and support as needed.
• Mastery or organ performance and choral direction, with experience in:
  - Developing youth choirs and integrating them into parish music life
  - Promoting the music ministry in the broader community
  - Collaborating with external choirs and planning joint or off-site concerts
  - Organizing potential choir trips locally or abroad
• Comfortable working in collaboration with a Music Committee to support and achieve strategic goals.
• Willingness to assist our team with grant writing to fund music-related initiatives.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Organist/Director of Music is responsible to the Rector (or other Priest in charge), indirectly to the Church Wardens and Treasurer.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position is year-round 3/4 time position, 30 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours as arranged.

Salary range is commensurate with experience and in line with Royal Canadian College of Organists pay guidelines. Relocation reimbursement may be discussed.

3 weeks of vacation in addition to statutory holidays (required-to-work Stat holidays will be transferred to the following week).

The employee may join the Diocesan Lay Workers Benefits Plan (includes MSP, Dental, Extended Health, and pension benefits)

TIMELINE

July 11, 2025                   Position Closed
July 18, 2025                  Applicants notified of next steps
September 14, 2025     Start date (negotiable)

APPLICATION
Email of interest, resume, and additional credentials to the Rector, Lindsay Hills at lindsay@stmaryskerrisdale.ca with "Organist/Director of Music" in the subject line.

Please CC office@stmaryskerrisdale.ca with materials.

Because of the tight turnaround candidates are encouraged to submit three recordings with their application, for committee's preliminary consideration:

1. Organ Prelude/Postlude
2. Piano Piece
3. Choice Piece

(1) The minimum fee for funerals/weddings is $150 and the maximum is presently $250, depending on the services needed. This may be reevaluated with the Rector at any time.

Port Elgin United Church Music Director

Work Location:  840 Bruce St., Box 486, Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada  N0H 2C0
Contact Name:  Susan Brown, Ministry and Personnel Committee Chair
Contact Phone Number & Email:  519-832-9540 or by email at peunitedchurch@bmts.com

Job Description
Hours:  14 hours per week for 3 weeks per month (including 3 Sundays)
Wage:  $30-$35/hr
Benefits and Pension:  Yes

Position Overview:
Port Elgin United Church’s Music Director must be passionate about bringing meaningful music experiences to PEUC’s diverse congregation. The Music Director will play a pivotal role in enhancing the worship experience by providing a variety of well-prepared musical selections from the vast range of Christian music resources available. The creation of a meaningful and engaging worship environment through music requires the Music Director to hold strong to PEUC’s Christian principles, while enhancing our Mission and Vision.

Primary Duties:
•    Lead music during Sunday Worship Services 3 Sundays per month
•    Provide piano or organ accompaniment for musical selections
•    Work closely with the Minister to select appropriate music for 3 Sunday services per month, as well as for special services such as Christmas Eve
•    Embrace diversity in musical worship opportunities by exploring options from traditional hymns to contemporary pieces
•    Input the lyrics of songs to be sung in the weekly service’s PowerPoint presentation via Google Docs by a weekly deadline agreed upon with the Office Administrator
•    Understand and maintain up-to-date licensing and reporting for music usage (including duplication, distribution and broadcast), following the guidelines of the United Church of Canada, i.e., CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International)
•    Attend monthly Council Meetings (second Sunday of month, 7-9 pm)

•    Direct a choir, coordinating weekly practice sessions at a time that is satisfactory for most of the choir members
•    Direct a “Summer Choir” that only meets to practice prior to Sunday service
•    Engage, coordinate and rehearse with musical volunteers who wish to contribute their talents to worship services
•    Develop music opportunities for children 
•    Develop a solid understanding of PEUC’s audio/visual technology while working closely with the AV Booth Team to ensure optimal sound balance for in-person and online worship
•    Assist with setup and testing of sound equipment before each service
•    Work with members of various Church Committees, e.g., Worship Committee, Continuing Education Committee, when needed, to coordinate a variety of musical opportunities during services
•    Develop a yearly music budget to be presented to Church Council and the Congregation 

Other Possible Duties:
•    Direct a Bell Choir and/or Chime Bar Choir (PEUC has sets of both)
•    Direct a Children’s Choir 
•    Provide music for funerals and weddings. Payment for such services will follow the Fees for Service Policy of Port Elgin United Church.

Required Skills:     
•    Demonstrated proficiency in piano accompaniment 
•    Strong organizational skills
•    Strong communication skills
•    Ability to work cooperatively with church staff, volunteer Committee members and congregants

Preferred Skills:
•    Demonstrated proficiency in organ accompaniment
•    Experience in choral conducting
•    Familiarity with traditional hymns and contemporary Christian music 
•    Familiarity with the hymnals Voices United and More Voices, as well as the United Church of Canada’s new online Let’s Sing resource (coming soon) 
•    Strong sound technology skills
•    Computer skills, i.e., working knowledge of Google Docs

To apply, please email your resume to Susan Brown at peunitedchurch@bmts.com

MUSIC DIRECTOR VACANCY


Knox Presbyterian Church Kincardine Ontario is seeking an organist and choir director effective September 1, 2025. Duties would include the following:

– playing the organ and piano and conducting the 16 person choir for 10:30 Sunday morning worship services as well as extra services such as Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve. The choir does not do an anthem at services in July and August.

– meeting once a week with the minister to plan the music for the Sunday morning service

– lead choir practice Thursday afternoons from 1:30 – 3 from September to June

– rehearse the choir Sunday morning from approximately 9:45 – 10:15

– hire tuners for organ and piano

The organ is a 2 manual Karn-Warren pipe organ which was rebuilt and enlarged in 1949. In 2019, it was refurbished and digitized. The organ has 823 pipes encompassing five octaves on both manuals with a 2 and a half octave pedalboard. The grand piano is a Petroff dating from the early 1900s.

This position is for 10 hours a week. Remuneration is to be negotiated depending on qualifications and experience.

Applicants should contact Leslie Ray at lesliewelwood@hotmail.com 519-955-1731 or Mike Chreptyk at chreptyk@gmail.com 226-974-5166 

Fort Garry United Church, an urban congregation in south Winnipeg seeks a church musician to start work mid-August or September 2025. Music is an important element of worship for our congregation, with an adult choir and strong appreciation for music. This is a part-time, term position, lasting 10-12 months, with the possibility of renewal or future permanent position. Approximately 8-10 hours per week including weekly Sunday services and choir rehearsals.

We prefer candidates with experience in piano, choral direction, and organ. However, we are open to the possibility of hiring two individuals with different skill sets or one person who possesses both piano and choral direction experience.

Responsibilities include one choir rehearsal weekly (Thursday evenings) for 9 months of the year (September-May), along with piano and/or organ leadership for Sunday and special services, and music selection in consultation with the Minister. The musician will also provide music for funerals and weddings for an additional set fee. During July and August, we often share services with other churches, with Fort Garry United Church providing music leadership for 2-3 Sundays.

A Yamaha Grand Piano and an Allen Organ are provided. Remuneration follows RCCO guidelines, or as negotiated. Application deadline is June 23, 2025.

If you have questions about the position email fortgarryunitedpersonnel@gmail.com.

To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and references to fortgarryunitedpersonnel@gmail.com

Find out more about our congregation at fortgarryunitedchurch.ca

Director of Music Job Description

Ministry Position Title: Director of Music.

Church: St Peter and St Simon-the-Apostle - 525 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 1J1

Our Context:
The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Simon-the-Apostle in the heart of downtown Toronto has a strong tradition of liturgical excellence with music as an essential part of our mission and ministry. We seek a Music Director who is creative, collaborative, passionate about teaching, and upholds music as an integral part of worship and parish life.

SPSS is a diverse, inclusive community of faith, rooted in the classical Anglican tradition. Skill and experience as an organist and choral director well-versed in the traditional Anglican form of worship and improvisation are essential.

Music at SPSS is supported by a three-manual Cassavant pipe organ, a Heintzman grand piano, an extensive music library and a large rehearsal room. Opportunities exist to include different instruments and genres in worship which affirm tradition while being open to new ideas and styles.

The SPSS choir sings at the 10.30 am Sunday service and regularly scheduled Evensong and other services throughout the year. The choir includes professional section leads who provide assistance to the Director for choir development in achieving musical and liturgical excellence.

The Director will report to and work closely with the Incumbent in the planning of music for worship. Remuneration is commensurate with the guidelines of the Royal Canadian College of Organists.

Music Director Position:

• This is a part-time position, 15-20 hours per week. The parish shall assess the performance, skills and other attributes and characteristics of the successful applicant during a probation period of 3 months.

• The successful applicant shall have the opportunity to learn about both SPSS and the position during the probationary period.

• The position will be formalised either as a contract for services of an independent contractor, or as part-time employment. Documentation will be based on the standard terms of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto.

• Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time during the initial three-month probationary period without notice, in which case there will be no continuing obligations of the parties to each other, financial or otherwise.

• After a successful probation, 90 days notice of termination is requested.

Reports to: Incumbent, Church Wardens

Requirements of the Position:

• To ensure worship services are led and supported at a high standard through instrumental and choral music in a way that the congregation is encouraged in dignified worship and focussed on faith formation.

• Provide leadership in the ministry of music which is sensitive to the Anglican tradition, goals and practices of the parish, and the seasons of the liturgical year.

• To build and nurture the parish choir.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keen attention to the liturgical life of the parish to plan and lead the music for Sunday services, Holy Days, and occasional services - these may include Evensong, mid-week services, weddings, funerals, and ecumenical events held at the church.

• Assess the needs of the music ministry to direct, nurture and train the parish choir.

• Lead the weekly Thursday choir rehearsal and one Sunday morning rehearsal (September to June).

• Develop musical techniques to encourage fuller congregational participation in worship.

• Coordinate maintenance of instruments.

• Manage and maintain the music library, purchase choir music, vestments and engage supplemental musicians.

• Ensure all copyright laws are followed.

• Be responsible for submitting an annual budget to the Church Wardens for approval by the Vestry.

• Track and submit monthly choir section lead fee payment to the Church office.

• Arrange for guest musicians, vocalists, or organists for special services or events.

• Participate in diocesan musical activities, and attend conferences, workshop and seminars for continuing education for professional growth and the benefit of the congregation

• Maintain a safe environment for all participants with the requirement to ascribe to the Sexual Misconduct Policy of the Diocese and participate in the Responsible Ministry/ Screening in Faith Policy and programme.

• Participate in an annual performance review of the position.

• Participate in meetings as arranged with the Incumbent/or his or her designate and reporting any concerns in a timely manner

Skills, Experience and Qualities Required:

• Accomplished organist with a high proficiency as an accompanist and teacher. Music education/training, e.g., A.R.C.T., B.Mus., B.F.A., R.C.C.O. Certification or the equivalent.

• Understanding of the Anglican tradition and liturgy with the knowledge of the traditional liturgical repertoire including Anglican Chant, Plainchant, liturgical settings and other service music repertoire.

• Adept at improvisation.

• Experience teaching choral technique to train and lead a choir.

• Ability to foster and teach congregational singing.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Support, Supervision and Evaluation:

• The Incumbent and Wardens will conduct an annual performance review.

• Support is provided by the parish particularly the Clergy, Wardens and Choristers.

Limits of the Position:

• Have at least one screened leader present when working with children or youth.

• Comply with the Diocesan Responsible Ministry: Screening in Faith Policy which includes a Police Records Check.

Terms of Work/Service: 15-20 hours per week estimated.

• The Director shall have a vacation of one month with pay to be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the parties, but which cannot be scheduled during festival seasons of the Church.

Training Provided:

• Position-specific training (pre-requisite).

• In-service training (on-going as needed).

• Diocesan Responsible Ministry/Sexual Misconduct training.

Position Risk Assessment: High

Benefits & Opportunities:

• To make a significant contribution to the faith formation of the parish through the music ministry.

• Potential to develop a music programme for children and youth.

• The Director of Music has the first option to play at weddings and funerals. He/she will receive an honorarium.

• The Director of Music may give private music instruction on the church premises with the use of church instruments provided it does not interfere with normal church activities.

• A designated parking space for one automobile.

Remuneration:

Paid in accordance with the guidelines of the Royal Canadian College of Organists.

Please submit your cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to:
The Church of St Peter St Simon-the-Apostle
Organist and Choir Director Search Committee
525 Bloor Street East
Toronto ON M4W IJ1

Telephone: 416.923.8714
Email: office@stpeterstsimon.ca (Please include “Director of Music” in the subject line).
Deadline to apply is June 20, 2025

Applications will be reviewed as received.

St. Helen’s Anglican Church, Surrey, BC seeks a qualified musician on piano and pipe organ for the music ministry of the parish. Nestled in the heart of Surrey and the Lower Mainland, the congregation is vibrant and growing. The church celebrates 113 years of faithful ministry in November 2025 and is a designated heritage building. The parish is used to having an amateur choir over the years, however since the Covid 19 Pandemic the choir has been unable to form as a group. One of our goals is to rebuild the choir so that they are best able to lead congregational singing during worship. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Rector in planning liturgy, music, and hymn selections for each season. Over time, as the choir develops additional rehearsal time led by the musician may be required. Additional responsibilities include producing a written Music/Choir Report to be included in the annual Vestry package each year. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as described in the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) Salary Guidelines. This is a part time position, up to 10 hrs per week. As the music program extends beyond 10hrs, the musician will be compensated accordingly. Applications, with a resume and three references included will be received until June 30, 2025, or until the post is filled. The wardens and Rector thank all applications, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. For more information and to apply, please direct inquiries or applications to churchoffice@shawbiz.ca. 

St. John's Norway is an urban church experiencing wonderful revitalization, close to TTC and ample parking. The church seeks a creative, passionate Music Director to provide musical leadership in public worship for the congregation.  The Sanctuary is equipped with a Geo S Hutchings, Opus 426 (1896) rebuilt by Stuart Organ Co., Opus 30R (1978) 2-manual organ and a Baldwin grand piano, both to be used during worship in traditional and contemporary settings.  A 20-voice SATB choir (with 4 leads) rehearses on Thursday evenings and worships on Sundays at 10:30AM.     Salary to be determined based on experience/qualifications with reference to RCCO guidelines to a maximum 12-month gross to be determined. Time commitment is an estimated 15 hours a week with 1 month (4 Sundays) paid vacation. See job posting (http://stjohnsnorway.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Music-Director-Position.pdf) for more details.  Those interested are encouraged to forward their enquiries and resumes to the Rev. Molly Finlay at rector@stjohnsnorway.com.  

Director of Music and Organist – Position Description
April 2025

Overview of the Position

• Position: Director of Music and Organist, St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ottawa
• Hours: 20 hours per week; position includes benefits
• Compensation: Based on RCCO guidelines and as negotiated
• Reports to: Incumbent and Churchwardens
• Start Date: August 2025

About St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ottawa

St. Matthew’s, The Anglican Church in the Glebe is situated between First and Glebe Avenues. This handsome stone structure, which opened in 1930, for many in the community continues to serve as a spiritual and social cornerstone. St. Matthew’s is a vibrant Christian community that welcomes everyone. A standard of excellent music-making has always been a part of St. Matthew’s history. The music program supports the life of the Parish of St. Matthew’s in its contribution to the worship experience.

Music at St. Matthew’s

St. Matthew’s holds weekly worship services throughout the year with additional services during Advent-Christmas and Lent-Easter cycles. Music for this worship is anchored in the Anglican choral tradition of hymns and anthems, plus the exploration of new compositions.

St. Matthew’s choir is a group of 25 singers dedicated to the discipline of Anglican choral music. It is an auditioned ensemble of men and women, including four paid choral scholars. The adult choir performs from Labour Day to mid-June for weekly and special services.

There is also a children’s choir. They participate monthly in worship services with the adult choir.

The choirs are accompanied by an organ that has significant links back to a 21-stop pipe organ built in 1909 by Casavant Freres for the church’s first sanctuary. In 1957, the organ was rebuilt and more than doubled in size by the British firm of Hill, Norman and Beard, and included a nine-stop Positiv division. The organ was rebuilt a final time by Orgues Baumgarten and dedicated in June, 2002.

It is understood by the parish that large sections of the instrument are at the end of their life. To come on as Director of Music and Organist (henceforth identified as D of M) at this time is an exciting opportunity to assist in the refurbishment of the organ and to head up both the process of acquiring a used or new organ console and the fundraising opportunities to make this happen. There is also a Yamaha grand piano and two harpsicords

Worship Services at St. Matthew’s

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
St. Matthew’s offers a weekly choral Eucharist with a vested choir. The liturgy is drawn from the Book of Alternative Services including hymns from Common Praise. The choir chants the psalm each week using either plainsong or Anglican chant settings. Each week the choir presents a Gradual anthem plus an anthem after communion. St. Matthew’s music library houses a rich collection of anthems and motets ranging from Renaissance polyphony to modern-day compositions

Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is presented at 4:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month from October to June.

Other Services
There is a said service in St. Matthew’s chapel each Sunday at 8:00 a.m. There is also a said Holy Eucharist on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the chapel, drawing from the traditional language of the Book of Alternative Services.

Funerals and Weddings
The D of M works with the Incumbent and families to plan weddings and funerals which are separately remunerated.

Concerts and other Music Events
Concerts and other music events may be presented throughout the year at the discretion of the D of M in consultation with the Incumbent and the Corporation. Plans and budgets must be authorized by Corporation and the D of M will be compensated separately for the rehearsal and performance time required for such events.

The Position of Director of Music: Responsibilities

• Adult rehearsals are held every Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and an hour before Sunday services. The children’s choir rehearses from 4:30 to 5:15 on Mondays.
• The D of M is required to play for and conduct the liturgy at the 10:30 Choral Eucharist on Sunday mornings.
• The D of M is required to conduct the monthly 4:00 p.m. Evensong liturgy but may have a guest organist.
• The D of M is responsible for directing, training and rehearsing the choirs. They will develop and maintain a cooperative, dedicated group. A safe learning environment for youth members is required.
• The D of M will encourage participation by choir members and other parishioners in the wide range of tasks necessary to prepare for and conduct any musical performances and events authorized by the Corporation.
• The D of M works in close communication with the Incumbent to plan, execute and implement the musical elements of worship and liturgy. The D of M attends weekly staff meetings with the Incumbent and Parish Administrator to plan upcoming services over the short and long term.
• The D of M is responsible for providing music for Sunday worship, for major festivals of the Christian calendar and other liturgical events that require music. This includes researching and selecting hymns, anthems and other appropriate music.
• The D of M is responsible for the recruitment of new members of the choir, mentoring the choir, training and teaching choir members.
• The D of M is responsible for submitting an annual music budget to the Finance Committee and this would include items such as: selection and hiring of choral scholars, amounts for instrument maintenance and repairs, purchase of choral music and scores, guest organists for evensong and instrumentalists for special services.
• The D of M is responsible to oversee the care of the church organs, pianos and harpsichords with routine tuning and maintenance. Recommendations regarding repair are to be made to the appropriate authorities.
• The D of M is familiar with Anglican liturgy and tradition. The D of M has excellent leadership, teaching and communication skills.

Specific Qualifications of the Director of Music

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Music Degree or Diploma from the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO)
• Membership in RCCO preferred
• Experience directing choirs and instrumentalists
• Proficient ability in various styles of music on piano and organ and harpsicord

Other Terms and Details

• Employment commencing in August 2025
• Compensation and terms to be determined based on RCCO guidelines and as agreed by the Incumbent and the St. Matthew’s Corporation
• A live audition including rehearsing the choir, playing the organ and an interview with members of the Search Committee will be required
• Willingness to undergo a police records check

Application

Please submit your application to the Parish Administrator, by May 31, 2025 admin@stmatthewsottawa.ca

Inquiries about the position are welcome. All applications are considered with strictest confidence.

Director of Music

The Oratorian Fathers and Brothers of St Philip Neri seek a musically accomplished and creative Director and Organist to inherit and expansively develop the liturgical music of a vibrant parish in Toronto’s west end.

On Sunday, the principal mass is sung in English at 11 am (preceded by two masses without music, in English at 8:30 and a traditional Latin mass at 9:30). The 11 am Mass is presently supported by a small, amateur parish choir which the successful applicant will aim to enrich with both new singers and a more ambitious repertoire.

The major feasts of the liturgical year are typically also celebrated solemnly in the same way as at 11 am on Sundays, and we likewise intend that under the new Director these too will become musically more substantial.

In addition, the successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in nurturing the musical culture of the staff and children of St Vincent de Paul Elementary School, which is situated adjacent to the church, and playing for monthly school Masses (the candidate is not required to hold an Ontario teaching credential). He or she will also have first refusal of playing for weddings and funerals, which will be paid separately.

The organ at St Vincent de Paul is Casavant op. 1462 (II/20), essentially unaltered since its installation in 1932. Benefiting from the generous and resonant acoustic of the church, this instrument nonetheless will require repair and cleaning in the coming years, and the successful applicant will have an important role in directing this project, in conjunction with ongoing repairs to the church and parish hall.

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and RCCO guidelines. The Archdiocese of Toronto supplies a benefit package including three weeks of paid vacation, a group benefits plan (health, dental, life insurance, travel medical insurance, long term disability, and Employee and Family Assistance Program), and the opportunity to join the archdiocesan pension plan. Time commitment is approximately 20 hours per week, with more required during the major liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

We invite candidates to learn more about the Toronto Oratory, which by the invitation of the Archdiocese of Toronto has the care of St Vincent de Paul parish, by visiting our website at https://oratory-toronto.org and the parish page therein: https://oratory-toronto.org/st-vincent-de-paul-parish/ The parish also has an Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/svptoronto/

To apply, please submit the following:

• •    A cover letter outlining your interest and experience.
• •    A resume detailing your qualifications.
• •    Contact details for three references.

Send applications via email to the pastor, Fr Daniel Utrecht, at dutrecht@yahoo.ca by April 30 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview and audition by May 15 2025.

Organist

Saints Joachim & Ann Catholic Church, 2827 273 Street,  Aldergrove, BC

Saints Joachim & Ann Church is a small suburban parish, with over 200 registered families.  There is an 11 rank Casavant Frères Organ (1954) in the choir gallery and a 5 rank chamber organ (1879) near the sanctuary. This role includes accompanying the choir which sings antiphons and psalmody, Gregorian chant and metered hymns as well as preparing appropriate musical selections for preludes, interludes, and postludes for the 10 AM Sunday Mass and at major feast days of the liturgical year.  The position requires a commitment of approximately six hours per week, beginning May 4, 2025.  The organist would work closely with the choir director and under the direction and supervision the parish priest.


Musical and Liturgical Requirements

1. Demonstrated proficiency on the organ
2. Experience in choral direction an asset
3. Knowledge and understanding of Catholic liturgy an asset or a willingness to be trained in Catholic church music

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable and will be based on experience and studies in line with the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) Salary of Recommended Salaries (The Royal Canadian College of Organists - Table of Recommended Salaries (rcco.ca).

Interested candidates should submit a resume to parish.ssja@rcav.org  All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.  Applications and enquiries should be directed to Fr Lawrence Donnelly.