Job Description

If you share

our values of inclusion and openness

, join the CECCE family and thrive in a rewarding professional environment where every contribution shapes the future of students.

Join a flexible and innovative setting while:

Working for a leader in the Canadian education sector; Evolving in an innovative, 100% Francophone environment; Building a career with multiple advancement opportunities; Benefiting from competitive salary and social benefits; Working closer to home, as CECCE has 61 schools; Enjoying a caring work environment where the well-being of every staff member is a priority; Helping promote Franco-Ontarian culture and Catholic values.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Administrative Unit:

Ecole secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais

Job Location:

5315 Abbott St E, Stittsville, ON

Sector:

Western Sector

Job Posting Number:

054/25-26

Position Type:

Regular, Full-time

Workload:

100%

Hours per Week:

35

Work Period:

10 months/year

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Posting Date:

August 20, 2025

Closing Date:

September 2, 2025

Salary:

$65,238.59 - $81,395.62/year

Salary Level:

NS8 - as of September 1, 2025

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the school principal, the pastoral care animator provides pastoral services to the school's staff and students. Main responsibilities include:


Supporting students and staff in their spiritual development; Organizing and leading Liturgies of the Word and Eucharistic celebrations, as well as times of prayer and reflection; Coordinating faith-engagement projects in response to community needs; Participating in CECCE's pastoral care team.

DESIRED PROFILE:

If youth and enthusiasm reflect your mindset, here is the desired profile:

Skills:

Self-learning, creativity/innovation, technical and technological abilities, client-focused approach, collaboration, agility, communication, compassion, adaptability/resilience, sense of responsibility, self-management, identity building.

Qualifications and Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent by CECCE;
+ One (1) year of experience in youth pastoral care or equivalent;
+ Theological and religious knowledge embodied in a dynamic faith;
+ Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with students and school staff;
+ Strong listening, analytical, and discernment skills.

Languages:

Proficiency in spoken and written French is required and good oral knowledge of English. In accordance with CECCE's mission, preference will be given to candidates who are fully fluent in French and identify with Roman Catholic values.

Important before submitting your application:

All job applications must be submitted through the CECCE website and include an up-to-date copy of your resume

in FRENCH

, a copy of your diploma, and any other relevant information. Any application received by email, fax, mail, or that is incomplete will be rejected.

Interested in this position? Apply here:

CECCE - Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est - Animateur ou animatrice de pastorale

Please note that CECCE will only contact candidates selected for an interview. Under subsection 24(1) of the Ontario Human Rights Code, CECCE has the right to prefer French-speaking Roman Catholic candidates for employment. The Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est guarantees, in all its operations, an environment infused with Catholic values and a sense of belonging to the Francophone community.

Our Commitment to a Workplace Where Everyone Is Valued:

The Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est is committed to providing a caring, respectful, inclusive, and equitable work and learning environment, where all differences are valued and all forms of discrimination are firmly condemned. We support the Catholic mission and the Francophonie while actively encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, members of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as newcomers to Canada.



CECCE welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. For information on comparable qualifications, please refer to the equivalency section below. For information on the evaluation of foreign certificates and diplomas, please consult the Credential Recognition Process section at the link below:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/prepare-life-canada/prepare-work/credential-assessment.html