Job Description: Church Secretary
July 2026
The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Saskatoon, SK
Job Description: Church Secretary
WHO WE ARE:
“We at St. John's Cathedral are a Christ-centred community. We strive to be the heart, hands, mouth, ears and feet of Jesus Christ in our parish, the Diocese of Saskatoon, and the contemporary world through worship, education, and service.”
We are a downtown church with a diverse membership. Our parishioners come from all across the city (and beyond), bringing a broad array of gifts and experiences, and embracing a rich spirit of community and volunteerism. We are connected in faith, rooted by our history and tradition, and keenly looking to a solid future of worship and ministry in our city.
WHO YOU ARE:
You are a kind and professional person, who understands the role of church in society and are comfortable working in a faith environment. You are confident, willing to learn, a self-starter, team player, with a sense of humour.
WHAT WE OFFER:
This position requires an average of 12 hours per week, paid monthly. Standard workdays 10.am-2.pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 6-month probationary period. Annual vacation accrues beginning at 3 weeks (in accordance with Saskatchewan Employment Standards).
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Incumbent Priest, the Church Secretary will ensure the efficient administration of the parish office, supporting the Incumbent Priest, Wardens and various volunteers as they carry out the work of their respective ministries.
Essential Job Functions/Tasks
In meeting the primary responsibilities, the tasks of Church Secretary will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Worship Support
· Creates worship bulletins for weekly and special services
· Liaises with Worship Volunteers (i.e. readers, intercessors, etc.)
· Maintains Lectern Book
· Delivers worship material to the church
· Completes all wedding, funeral, confirmation and baptism registers and documents as required by the Incumbent Priest
Communications
· Greets parish visitors in a kind and compassionate manner and assists them as needed
· Management of correspondence and messaging systems in timely and courteous manner, responding and re-directing as necessary (includes telephone, emails, postal mail)
· Changes the voice mail message on the church telephone system to ensure upcoming services and special events are conveyed
· Maintenance of Parish Bulletin board
· Assists with weekly electronic newsletter, which contains notice of upcoming events
· Assist in maintenance of website and social media
Office Management
· Maintains adequate inventory of all office supplies
· Under direction of the Property Committee Chair, coordinates use and rental of church and hall facilities
· Assist with financial record-keeping
Administration
· Maintain up-to-date parish list
· Maintains and distributes monthly calendars (including updates)
· Notify verger, and/or parking company of services and special events as required
· Maintains vestry records, in collaboration with recording secretary
· Collects ministry reports and assembles, produces and distributes the annual report
· Assist Incumbent Priest as required
*Other duties as assigned by the members of the Corporation
Personal Qualifications
· Friendly "face of the parish" for all callers and visitors to the office
· Ability to work in an environment where interruptions are normal
· Professional dress and deportment
· Ability to prioritise tasks
· Ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries
· Comfort working in a faith-based organisation (regardless of your personal beliefs: Christian faith not requisite for the position)
Professional Qualifications
· High School Diploma or Relevant Work Experience
· Successful Police Records Check (to be updated every 3 years)
· Compliance with Diocesan Policies and Procedures
· Adherence to Confidentiality Agreement
Competencies and Skills
· Ability to work autonomously
· Organized
· Neat
· Compassionate
· Willingness to maintain confidentiality
· Attention to detail
· Dependable
· Strong level of Integrity/Honesty/Ethics
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Cordial and effective communication skills
· Demonstrated ability to work with a computer – Word, Excel, etc.
To apply, please send resume to:
St John's Cathedral
816 Spadina Cres East
Saskatoon, SK; S7K3H4
or by email to:
[email protected]
Intended start date: September 1
Applications will be received until July 31
Those selected for interview will be notified no later than August 1.
Interviews to be held August 6th in the evening.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work the hours identified?
Location:
- Saskatoon, SK S7K 3H4 (required)
Work Location: In person
