Organist/Accompanist – Eden United Church, Mississauga

Eden United Church in Mississauga, Ontario, is an inclusive faith community with a vibrant music program, including the Eden Adult Choir and Eden Bells aPeel handbell choir, under the direction of our Music Director, as well as Edenfolk, a contemporary music group.

We are seeking an Organist/Accompanist to collaborate with the Music Director in providing musical leadership for our worship services. This role includes accompanying rehearsals and services, as well as preparing appropriate musical selections for prelude, offertory, and postlude. The position requires a commitment of approximately six hours per week, beginning July 1, 2025.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proficiency in piano and organ at a Bachelor of Music level or equivalent (Royal Conservatory certification also considered).
• Ability to perform a broad range of musical genres, including traditional and contemporary sacred music.
• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with the Music Director, choir members, and other musicians.

Application Process:

We invite candidates to learn more about our congregation by visiting our website: www.edenunitedchurch.com, and our YouTube Channel Eden United Church, Mississauga - YouTube to view past services.

To apply, please submit the following:

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

Send applications via email to applications@edenunitedchurch.com by April 21, 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and audition.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate musician to our team!

Holy Trinity, Guildwood is looking for a new Music Director

Part-time 8-10 hours per week

$15,000 to $20,000 per annum

Searching for a candidate who is eager to help us continue to grow our dynamic Music Ministry by embracing a variety of styles of music, including traditional hymnody, Christian contemporary, classical and popular song. We have an Allen 2-manual organ and a Roland digital piano.

This is a part-time position of approximately 8-10 hours including weekly Sunday service and choir rehearsal.

If you are a versatile keyboardist and assured lead singer with a creative, confident and collegial working style, who would enjoy leading a small but knowledgeable and dedicated choir, while working with clergy, video team, children, drama groups and other musicians, we would like to meet with you.

We are a warm, friendly and inclusive congregation who also enjoy hosting and taking part in the special festivals and concerts of the Village of Guildwood.

To apply, please send your resume to office@trinityguildwood.org

St. Luke’s, East York is looking for a talented and creative Director of Music who can lead and nurture a vibrant ministry of music at our 10:30am worship service. We are looking for a team player with strong interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively with other members of the volunteer music team and church staff.

You will be proficient on the piano and/or organ and have the ability to accompany the choir and the congregation in various styles of music.

You will have excellent organizational and communication skills along with a collegial and flexible leadership style. Familiarity with or openness to the ethos and liturgy of The Anglican Church of Canada would be an asset.

Core Areas of Responsibility

● Plan and select appropriate and varied music for church services and special occasions during the church calendar year in consultation with the Priest-in-charge and volunteer choir lead

● Direct the volunteer choir in weekly practices from September to June.

● Lead the choir and congregation at the 10:30am service September to August. This will also include additional services such as Christmas Eve and Good Friday.

● Engage and conduct soloists, instrumentalists and others to enhance the musical experience.

This is a part-time contract position offering 5-7 hours per week with the possibility to negotiate additional hours where necessary. Contract is over 12 months. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, using the RCCO Salary scale as a guideline. Applications should be received by May 5, 2025. The desired start date is June 1, 2025.

For more information, or to apply for this position, please send an email to the church office:
st.luke@ca.inter.net

If you are applying for the position, please attach your résumé and a cover letter in MS Word or PDF format. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke’s!

The congregation of St. Andrew's is inviting applications for an accomplished and enthusiastic Music Director, and/or Organist / Choir director. The music program at St. Andrew’s is an integral part of the weekly services and is a rewarding and critical function of this congregation.

The Applicant and Qualifications

To be considered, each applicant is asked to summarize musical qualifications, as prescribed by RCCO guidelines and levels of attainment or equivalent, provide an outline of experience and a brief description of their personal and professional objectives as well as two references.

 

Our Choir

At present our choir consists of a dozen choristers of which four (SATB) are paid Choral Scholars. The Choir provides consistent support to the worship service through musical offerings and leading congregational hymn singing. Our services follow a traditional format along with complimentary additions at the discretion of the Minister and Music Director.

 

Our Organ and bells

The first organ serving this congregation was installed in 1879, and that organ has been updated and expanded to the present instrument. The last revision was in 2002 with the installation of Rogers digital console and hybrid integration of the 36 ranks of pipework. The instrument today has 75 stops and is very complimentary to the complete organ literature. The church also has full 3 octaves set of Schulmerich Bells and an upright Yamaha piano.

 

Core Areas of Responsibility

Collaborate with the minister in service planning, manage the choir for 10 Months (Sept – June) per year, and be available for special worship services (Christmas, Easter, Weddings and Funerals etc.,). Or as Organist, support the choir and Director of Music Ministry, and be available for special worship services (Christmas, Easter, Weddings and Funerals etc.,).

• Teaching engagements are encouraged, and the organ and sanctuary will be made available to support those functions.

• To be considered, Candidates should have excellent organizational skills, a creative inclination and should be familiar with the music and liturgy of the Christian Protestant church.

• This is a full year 12 – 14 Hrs per week position, with annual salary commensurate on experience and qualifications, with the RCCO Salary scale as a guideline and allows for four weeks annually of paid vacation.

• St. Andrew’s will consider funding additional professional development if appropriate and applicable.

• For further enquiries, please contact the Church Office (office@standrewsvictoria.ca).

• Please submit application by email (office@standrewsvictoria.ca). or by mail to the church office (address below)
  

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
680 Courtney St.
Victoria, BC
V8W 1C1
250 384-5734

Mayfield United Church seeks a musician skilled in playing the piano and organ and leading our 15 person strong adult choir.

As a member of our Ministry Team, the Music Director will work collaboratively with the minister, staff, lay leaders and volunteers to provide music as an integral part of the worship experience.

Mayfield United is a welcoming, inclusive, cheerful church located just off the 410 where city meets country. Mayfield is noted for its supportive atmosphere, its beautifully historic sanctuary with superb acoustics, the congregation’s love of music, as well as its world renowned potato salad!

If you have the necessary proficiencies, the ability to train and lead the choir, embrace the opportunity to facilitate the incorporation of guitars, drums, etc., and can work well in a team atmosphere, please consider applying to join the Mayfield team.

This is a part-time position involving approximately 10-12 hours per week with salary based on RCCO salary guidelines and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The start date is September 1, 2025 but, if the applicant would like to begin earlier, that is definitely possible. More information about applying and a full job description can be found on the church website: https://www.mayfieldunitedchurch.org

Vacation time is flexible as long as the seasons of Christmas (including Advent) and Easter (including Lent and Holy Week) are prioritized.

Our sanctuary has a GEM Chorus III organ and a Yamaha B1 upright piano. In addition, there is a keyboard and also another piano in the church hall.

Each interested applicant is asked to submit a resumé to Rev. Lisa Naumann and the Search Committee at mayfieldchurchmusic@gmail.com. Please include two references.

Director of Musical Worship
St Andrew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral
Victoria, BC

 

Background:

St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral in Victoria, BC, has had a proud history of musical excellence under of the leadership of many highly gifted and competent organists and choral directors.  Our primary objective going forward is to continue this tradition by seeking a Director of Musical Worship who is committed to this legacy by building a music program to meet the needs of a diverse and growing congregation.

St. Andrew’s Cathedral was dedicated in 1892 and is blessed to have a 1907 three-manual Casavant Frères Organ (two divisions operational) in the rear gallery and a Yamaha grand piano in the sanctuary.  The acoustics in the Cathedral are considered to be some of the finest in Western Canada. 

The Director of Musical Worship (DoMW) is responsible for the planning, coordination, and fulfillment of all liturgical music ministries at the Cathedral.  The applicant will work collaboratively with the Rector and the Parish Council and would preferably be a member of the Roman Catholic community.

Interested candidates should submit a resume with the names and contact information of at least two references to standrewscathedral@gmail.com or by mail to St. Andrew’s Cathedral 740 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J8.  Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2025, or until the position is filled.  The preferred start date is July 4, 2025.  All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.  Applications and enquiries should be directed to Father Dean Henderson, Rector.

Job Description:

Title:  Director of Musical Worship

Reports to:  Rector

Scheduled hours/work week:  25 hours per week including Sundays and evenings

Benefits:  salaried position including benefits with 4 weeks’ annual vacation

Teaching:  encouraged and teaching privileges granted

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (est. 15 hours weekly)

1     Recruits and leads weekly rehearsals of two choirs and builds a music program which provides leadership and training in liturgical music, with consideration of the skills and abilities of the choirs.

2     Plans, coordinates and directs music for the liturgical year for four weekend masses (e.g. Christmas, Easter), as well as other special services (such as i.e. Chrism, Divine Mercy Sunday prayer, Christian Unity Week service and Prayer in the Style of Taize), by encouraging congregational singing and full participation of the assembly in worship.

Currently the musical direction provided for the weekend masses is:

3     Explores new directions for the Cathedral’s music program under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

Interpersonal Skills

1.    Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages, including the ability to work collaboratively with priests and Cathedral staff;
2.      Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills;
3.      Provides training to the choirs in weekly rehearsals in a professional manner;
4.      Participates in weekly staff meetings;
5.      Consults with parishioners in planning music for funerals, weddings and baptisms; and recruits musicians, as required.

Administrative Duties (est 10 hours weekly)
 
1.      Prepares and manages an annual music budget;
2.      Writes reports for Rector, as required;
3.      Purchases all music, supplies, and equipment;
4.      Manages the ongoing maintenance of all musical instruments;
5.      Organizes and maintains a music library and music resources for the parish;
6.      Manages contracts with instrumentalists for major liturgical events and ensures timely payment to musicians and singers in coordination with the office staff;
7.      Prepares music resource booklets for different liturgical seasons/special feast days for the assembly in coordination with office staff;
8.      Maintains accurate records and timely reporting for music copyright and licensing for livestream and in person masses;
9.    Acts as a liaison, in coordination with the Rector and Office Manager, for visiting choirs or groups who wish to participate in parish liturgies or use the Cathedral for concerts.

Musical and Liturgical Requirements

1.      Demonstrated excellent proficiency on the organ and piano;
2.      Educational requirements:  an organ diploma from the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) or the American Guild of Organists (AGO); or diploma from a recognized Conservatory of Music and/or a Bachelor Degree in Music; an advanced degree is preferred;
3.      Demonstrated experience in choral direction and choral conducting;
4.      Experience instructing accompanists and cantors in liturgical music;
5.      At least a minimum of five years’ experience as a Catholic Church Musician and Catholic Worship Leader;
6.    Knowledge of vocal pedagogy, and experience in motivating and encouraging singers of various proficiencies.
7.      Strong knowledge and understanding of Catholic liturgy, theology and church music and how the music fits the liturgical requirements (i.e. General Instruction for the Roman Missal, CCCB Guidelines for Liturgical Music (2015),Vatican II documents and principles).
8.      An understanding of the Lectionary, Liturgical year, Sacramentary and Sacramental Rites.
9.      An understanding the place of various musical elements used in liturgy including litanies, acclamations, psalmody, and contemporary song form.

Additional Requirements

1.      Offer of employment conditional on successfully passing a Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check;
2.    Diocese of Victoria (DOV) Responsible Ministry Policy;
3.    Applicants will need to indicate their status in terms of being legally entitled to work in Canada. Basic information on obtaining permission to work in Canada will be provided on request, but potential candidates will need to seek their own legal advice, at their own expense.

Compensation and Vacation

The position involves an average of 25 hours per week, subject to negotiation with the successful applicant with the possibility of additional hours as needed by the employer, which would be compensated accordingly.  The DoMW would be eligible for benefits.

Salary range is commensurate with experience and 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). 

The DoMW is entitled to 4 weeks’ vacation in addition to time off for statutory holidays.  Vacation time is expected to be taken over the summer, unless otherwise approved by the Rector.  The DoMW is responsible for arranging a replacement for their services during their vacation, scheduling accompanists and cantors and selecting music for all the worship services one month before they leave on holiday.

In addition to the above salary, the DoMW will be entitled to earn per diem fees for providing music at weddings and funerals in the Cathedral. The DoMW shall be entitled to their fee regardless of whether an outside musician is brought in for the event.

Music Director

St. Clement's Anglican Church (Diocese of Toronto, Canada) seeks a creative, passionate, and technically competent person to assume the musical leadership of the congregation.

Led by an outstanding young Clergy team, the congregation is vibrant and growing, having recently completed a successful $5M fundraising campaign. Over the past 52 years, St. Clement's has enjoyed remarkable continuity with just two Music Directors.

Worship includes a 9:30 am relaxed service (e.g., piano, cello, upright bass, guitar, accordion) and 11 am classic service - the latter featuring a skilled 20 voice choir & paid leads, accompanied by a Casavant (EP3M&Ped-52R) and a Karl Wilhelm Tracker (2M&Ped-8R).

Remuneration is commensurate with experience and RCCO guidelines. Package includes benefits, pension, vacation, and continuing education. Time commitment approximately 20 hours per week.

To those interested in advancing musical ministry and fostering vibrant congregational song at St. Clement's, kindly forward your resume in confidence to the Rector, at music@stclementsto.ca. Our Deadline is April 5, 2025. Learn more about us at www.stclementsto.ca or @stclementsto.

All applicants will be treated in a most professional and courteous manner. 

Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir is seeking the services of a long-term Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, for the period beginning September 01, 2025.

WHO SHOULD APPLY TO THIS CALL? 

Artistic Directors and choral conductors with established experience in leading groups of singers of varied music skills through intensive rehearsal sessions and conducting challenging TTBB repertoire for concert audiences of 175 to 300 persons. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Artistic Director of the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) will: 

●   be an experienced choral director with an excellent track record in leading large choral ensembles.   Given the weekly rehearsals from September to early June and scheduled concerts it would be an advantage to be a resident in the greater Toronto Area during this period.

●    be responsible for all aspects of the Choir’s artistic performance, reporting to the Board of Directors and working in partnership with the Board President and other key TWMVC members.

●   be a creative thinker, a consummate musician and programmer, able to inspire and elicit performances of superior artistic quality and emotional impact, working with the board to create a vision for the organization that builds on the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir’s 30-year history.

●     plan and deliver weekly rehearsals for a 40-voice choir, in person on Wednesday evenings at our 401 / Yonge Street rehearsal facility. 

●   conduct the choir in concert about twelve times per year, with engagements staged both in the GTA and across southern Ontario, usually on Saturdays and Sundays for sponsors, such as church organizations and charities.  There are occasional Saturday and Sunday concerts out of town.

●   for each concert, be responsible for preparing concert song lists of 100 minutes of repertoire. Collectively, TWMVC singers have mastered a repertoire of concert-ready, off-book TTBB arrangements, which stand as proven crowd pleasers.  While partly refreshed each season, this established repertoire will continue to form the core of our future concerts.  It includes traditional Welsh pieces and modern arrangements by composers/songwriters from Wales, sung both in Welsh and in English; as well as repertoire from other musical styles and genres, including Canadian folk, Broadway, opera, pop and the African American spiritual tradition.

●    the ability to coach and promote chorister’s individual and collective choral skills and knowledge through available online tools, rehearsals and performances:

●   work closely with TWMVC’s Principal Accompanist and choir soloists.

●   participate in the TWMVC informal audition process for new and returning singers. 

●   as an ex-officio member, work in collaboration with the Board of Directors, attending meetings as requested and supporting the Mission of the TWMVC and the provisions of the TWMVC Constitution dealing with Welsh content and choir governance. TWMVC is a choral collective, managed by its member singers.

●    act as spokesperson for the Choir in media opportunities, as appropriate, participate in events and meetings that further relationships with TWMVC stakeholders (collaborative partners, donors and government partners).

 ●   fulfill other artistic responsibilities, which may arise for the successful delivery of the TWMVC concert schedule. 

ABOUT THE CHOIR

The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir (TWMVC) is a non-profit charitable organization that has been thrilling concert audiences since 1995, by successfully adapting the spirit of Welsh TTBB choral singing to Canada.

To learn more visit   torontowelshchoir.com

COMPENSATION: 

●   the Artistic Director is engaged as a fee-for-service, independent contractor, i.e. annual contract-for-service.  Compensation is TBD and equivalent to part-time, based upon an assumption of a level of effort of 8-10 hours per week, during the period start of September to end of May each season.

●   travel, food, and accommodations are provided by TWMVC, when the choir is travelling outside the GTA. The cost of travel to and from weekly rehearsals is borne personally by the MD. 

SELECTION:

TWMVC has established a Selection Committee from within its membership. The Selection Committee will review all applications. Following this review, the Selection Committee will contact selected individuals for an interview.  The three finalists will have an opportunity to attend a rehearsal and conduct the choir.   The Selection Committee will then present its final short list of applicants to the Board of Directors.  Final selection will be based upon the individual’s experience, qualifications, fit with the choir, and compensation expectations.  All individuals who apply will be contacted regarding the outcome of the process. 

The APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest in confidence including your relevant qualifications, program planning and choral curation experience as well as conducting history, salary expectations, three references, up to three audio recordings, and up to three videos (one of which, if possible, has been recorded live in concert) to apply@torontowelshchoir.com by Friday, February 28, 2025.   Please confirm email address and include telephone number.  Inquires prior to submission should also be directed to the address above. 

The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment are considered without regard to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or non-job-related disability.

Christ First United Church in Mississauga is looking for a talented and creative Director of Music who can lead and nurture a vibrant ministry of music at our 10:30 worship service. You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively with other members of the music team and church staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience in recruiting, developing and conducting vocal musicians of various ages and skill levels. You will be proficient on the piano and the pipe organ and have the ability to accompany the choir and the congregation in various styles of music.

You will have excellent organizational and communication skills along with a collegial and flexible leadership style. Familiarity with or openness to the ethos and liturgy of The United Church of Canada would be an asset.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Plan and select appropriate and varied music for church services and special occasions during the church calendar year in consultation with the Worship Committee and ministerial staff.
• Direct the Chancel Choir in weekly practices and Sunday worship services from September to June. This will also include additional services such as Christmas Eve and Good Friday.
• Engage and conduct soloists, instrumentalists and others to enhance the musical experience.
• There are opportunities to develop new youth music programs and support existing programs such as our summer Band Camp program in July. 

This is a part-time contract position offering 10 hours per week with the possibility to negotiate additional hours where necessary. Contract is over 12 months with three weeks of paid holidays. The salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, using the RCCO Salary scale as a guideline. Applications should be received by December 16. The desired start date is February 3, 2025.

For more information, or to apply for this position, please send an email to the Ministry and Personnel Committee: ministryandpersonnel@christfirst.ca

If you are applying for the position, please attach your résumé and a cover letter in MS Word or PDF.

We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic and accomplished Music Director / Organist / Pianist, who is a team player, dynamic leader, and who celebrates music as an integral part of its Ministry.

We have a three manual Casavant Organ with a rank of 56 stops and a Yamaha C3 grand piano in the sanctuary, plus an extensive choral music library.

Ideally the candidate should be skilled in pipe organ and piano techniques, choral conducting, and also be familiar with a variety of music styles, both contemporary and traditional. We seek a creative individual who is at ease working with people of all ages.

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a sense of humour. This person should be familiar with (and / or conversant in) the music and liturgy of the Christian Church.

We are seeking a committed individual who can work closely with the Minister and who will enjoy being a part of our close-knit community.

Core Areas of Responsibility

Leadership in worship planning, directing the Choir of around 14 members that practice weekly and sing each Sunday with the exception of the summer months. Available for Special Worship Services (Christmas, Easter, Weddings, Funerals, etc.).

The Director of Music will be given first opportunity to provide professional services for weddings and funerals held at Knox Presbyterian Church.

The Director of Music will have full use of the Church instruments and facilities for teaching purposes when this does not conflict with regularly scheduled Church activities.

This is a 12 - 15 hours per week position, with the salary commensurate on experience and qualifications, with the RCCO Salary scale as a guideline.

For a copy of the full position description, more information, or to apply for this position, please send an email (attaching your C.V. in MS Word or PDF if you are applying for the position). Interested applicants are invited to send a resume to: Director of Music Search Committee, at knoxgoderich@hurontel.on.ca