Job Description

About the Role

As Chaplain, you will play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual and emotional well-being of our residents, families, and team members. You will provide compassionate pastoral care, lead worship and memorial services, and support our mission of fostering a community rooted in faith, love, and dignity.

You'll also be a key member of our interdisciplinary care team, offering guidance, comfort, and spiritual support during life's most meaningful moments, including end-of-life and palliative care.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Christian Community

Reflect the DCH Mission statement and reinforce the Christian community at Glen Hill Strathaven.

Support group faith services within Glen Hill Strathaven.

Maintain working relationship with member of community faith groups and volunteers.

Encourage faith expression among residents.

Promote outreach in the community and beyond.

Provide memorial services quarterly to celebrate the lives of those who have passed.

Responds to and assists with enquiries regarding Spiritual Care at Glen Hill Strathaven.

Provide hospital and in-house visitation as needed for all residents.

Lead or conduct funeral services as requested and able.

Provide end of life and palliative care supports.

Coordinate spiritual care supports to residents.

Coordinates and oversees spiritual care volunteers.

Resident-Focused

Continually improve the quality of service and care that we provide.

Prioritize daily activities to reflect a resident first approach.

Deliver spiritual care services to residents on a day to day basis.

Supports visiting clergy and volunteers in providing regular ongoing ministry to resident of a wide variety of faiths.

Delivers services on the weekend when required.

Supports residents and family as required.

Workplace excellence

Support departmental and whole home in services to promote a safe workplace and provide opportunities for learning and advancement.

Responsible for working safely in compliance with accepted safe work practices, procedures and legislated health and safety standards. Employees must: use and wear the equipment, protective devices and personal protective equipment as required; report hazard, accident, and the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective devise; attend all required health and safety training, and follow all established safe work procedures.

Participates in home committees as appropriate and/or as required.

Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Conferences as required.

A standing member of the Palliative Care committee.

Consults with interdisciplinary team concerning the spiritual needs of residents.

Completes spiritual assessments as required.

Qualifications

One year experience in a long term care home preferred.

Authorized pastoral care clinician.

Post graduate education and training in multi-faith programing.

Graduate from a theological college at the post graduate level.

Flexibility with working hours in order to support residents.

Experience with palliative and end of life care and supports.

Employment will be conditional on providing a current police check, including vulnerable sector screening; as well as providing acceptable proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the company's Coronavirus Immunization Policy.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Why Join Us?

This is an extraordinary time to join the Durham Christian Homes family. As we prepare for our move to Glen Hill Gardens in Spring 2026, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape spiritual programming and community life in a new, purpose-built environment designed to enhance quality of life and care for seniors.

You'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values faith, compassion, and innovation, where your calling to serve others will truly make a difference every day.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation:

Durham Christian Homes is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. When contacted, please let us know If you require accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person