Role overview

:\n\nLa version française suitThe Growth and Stewardship Unit is seeking an individual to fill the role of Bilingual Growth and Stewardship Animator (French/English) deployed within Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours/week). This position is deployed into Nakonha:ka region providing support to communities of faith. For all applications received through The United Church of Canada’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for publicly advertised positions, AI might be used to support certain applicant evaluations however, all applications are manually reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all candidates. All decisions are made solely by the hiring team. Please note that this posting is not tied to a current vacancy. The Growth and Stewardship Unit provides focused, coordinated leadership for the renewal, sustainability, and future vitality of the Church. This reflects a recognition that renewing existing communities of faith, creating new communities of faith and strengthening invitation and stewardship across the denomination—requires intentional strategy, dedicated leadership, and sustained investment. They bring together the church’s work in ministry development, innovation, and stewardship to support communities of faith in discerning where they are called to be and how they are invited to participate in God’s ministry in their local contexts. It creates a cohesive approach to nurturing existing ministries, fostering new and emerging communities of faith, and embedding a culture of generosity and shared responsibility across denomination. On the work of strengthening invitation, the unit collaborates closely with the Communications department within Organizational Development and Strategy. The unit works collaboratively across the General Council Office (including with Ministries in French) Regional Councils, Indigenous communities, and diverse networks to identify opportunities for deepened discipleship, renewal, and innovation. It supports experimentation, pilot initiatives, and learning, enabling the Church to respond faithfully to changing social, cultural, and spiritual landscapes.Position Purpose Within the framework of Toward 2035, and the General Council strategic plan, under the direction of the Executive Minister for Growth and Stewardship, and working directly with Regional Council Staff and Volunteers, the Responsable Ministries in French, Growth and Stewardship Animators support the life of the church; strengthening current and emerging communities of disciples in a contextual life of invitation as they seek to continue the story of Jesus in their own time and place. Primary Areas of Responsibility 1. Advance Toward 2035 as a data-informed Whole Church Strategy (20%): Make the Whole Church emphasis of Toward 2035 legible in the area being served; Assist in the discernment, development, and articulation of regional and sub-regional strategies under the overall vision and direction of Toward 2035; Connect regional and local initiatives to national strategic initiatives, ensuring coherence across the denomination. 2. Support Existing CoF to grow in diversity, inspiration and resilience (70%): Maintain knowledge of and ongoing relationships with the communities of faith (congregations and other United Church ministries camps, outreach, etc.) in their region; Support and accompany communities of faith, including with resources to articulate good news, deepen understanding and relationship with neighbours and neighbourhoods, planning, developing an invitational culture and practices, living intercultural ministry, multigenerational ministry, and outreach (i.e. Neighbourhood Profiles, Invitation Planning, etc.). 3. Support the Development of New Communities of Faith (10%): Work with relevant regional bodies to spark imagination and discern opportunities for new or emerging communities of faith that both serve geographic areas in new ways and engage demographics and communities currently connected with the United Church of Canada. To request a copy of the full position description, please email: careers@united-church.caQualifications • The Growth and Stewardship Animator for Nakonha:ka Regional Council must be bilingual in French and English • Post-secondary education in theology, ministry, social services, community development, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and lived experience; • At least four years of experience in innovative congregational leadership, outreach or overseas ministry or education and community development with demonstrated skills in stewardship development, programming, fundraising, and project management; • Formation and grounding consistent with the theology, polity and ethos of the United Church of Canada; • Experience supporting leaders and volunteer bodies through discernment, planning and implementation of ministry initiatives; • Experience supporting or participating in innovative, experimental, or emerging ministry of expressions is an asset; • Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to inform planning, evaluate outcomes and support continuous learning is an asset; • Experience supporting or participating in rural ministry settings, with insight into the challenges, blessings, and opportunities present in rural communities; and • Demonstrated experience guiding groups in discernment processes, spiritual practice and theological reflections. • Knowledge of the life and work of The United Church of Canada or another denomination, if the latter, a willingness to develop United Church knowledge and skills; Membership would be considered a key asset; • Ability to communicate Christian Discipleship as a life of invitation and generosity, relating policies and programs to faith, and reflecting theologically; • Ability to articulate Evangelism and Stewardship in ways that stretch and challenge, but resonate to United Church of Canada sensibilities; • An understanding of the religious and spiritual environments in Quebec and amongst Quebecers. • Strong planning, organizational, project/time management, administrative and analytical skills, with strong follow-through; • Excellent relational and inter-personal communication skills, (both verbal and written) and presentation skills, together with respect for and experience working in culturally diverse contexts. Must be comfortable interacting with people collectively and individually; • Solid computer skills in the use of various software applications - Office 365, Dynamics, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, Zoom, and other social media and online platforms and evidence of adaptive use of new technologies; • Be aware of Canada Revenue Agency guidelines pertaining to charitable giving and “best practices” in ethical fundraising practice; • Flexibility to switch easily from one task to another, effectively juggling multiple tasks at the same time as situations and priorities change; • Sensitivity to and skills in nurturing relationships, including with donors, with a high degree of tact, diplomacy, good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters; • A creative, motivated self-starter capable of identifying the need for and taking collaborative or independent action, as appropriate, who works well within a team environment; • Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned area; • Alignment with the vision and values of The United Church of Canada: respect, integrity, passion and diversity; • Demonstrated capacity to embrace change, take risks, experiment, reflect, adapt, and cultivate adaptation in others; and • Recognition of personal and professional boundaries. Working Conditions The United Church of Canada has adopted a hybrid workplace model, providing flexibility for this position, working both off-site within the region and in a Regional Council or General Council Office. Collaboration and partnership with unit staff is key. Evening and weekend meetings and travel within the assigned region will be required. They are responsible for their own timetable/work schedule and regular full accountability within the Unit staff team is required. The incumbent will be provided, for work purposes, use of secure devices and must be available by email, phone, teams or zoom during regular office hours Monday to Friday. Sitting and viewing a computer screen for long periods, keyboarding/using assistive devices or technologies, intermittent physical activity including sitting, standing and being on a call for long periods of time will be required. Occasional additional hours may be required. As part of our ongoing commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code, The United Church of Canada will provide reasonable accommodations to employees with human-rights related needs.Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $71,004.12 to $80,924.18 with the ability to progress to a maximum of $94,672.13. This is based on category 7 on our salary range. Placement on the salary range will depend on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. Pension and group benefit plans coverage and annual vacation round out this compensation package.Closing date for applications: August 6, 2026 Animatrice ou animateur de croissance et d’intendance bilingue (français/anglais) – Nakonha:ka L’Unité de la croissance et de l’intendance souhaite recruter une personne pour occuper le poste d’animatrice ou d’animateur de croissance et d’intendance bilingue (français/anglais) au sein du Conseil régional Nakonha:ka, dans le cadre d’un contrat à durée indéterminée à temps plein (35 heures par semaine). Ce poste est basé dans la région de Nakonha:ka et vise à fournir du soutien aux communautés de foi. L’intelligence artificielle (IA) peut être utilisée pour faciliter certaines évaluations des candidatures reçues par l’entremise du système de suivi des candidatures de l’Église Unie du Canada utilisé pour les postes affichés publiquement. Cependant, toutes les candidatures sont examinées manuellement par notre équipe de recrutement afin de garantir une évaluation équitable et approfondie de tous les dossiers. Toutes les décisions sont prises exclusivement par l’équipe de recrutement. Veuillez noter que cet affichage n’est pas lié à un poste vacant. L’Unité de la croissance et de l’intendance assure un leadership ciblé et coordonné visant à favoriser le renouveau, la pérennité et la vitalité future de l’Église. Ainsi, nous reconnaissons que le renouvellement des communautés de foi existantes, la création de nouvelles communautés de foi et l’intensification de l’invitation et de l’intendance au sein de l’Église nécessitent une stratégie délibérée, un leadership engagé et un investissement soutenu. L’Unité coordonne les efforts de l’Église en matière de développement des ministères, d’innovation et d’intendance afin d’aider les communautés de foi à discerner où elles sont appelées à s’implanter et comment elles sont invitées à participer au ministère de Dieu dans leurs contextes locaux. Elle met en place une approche cohérente visant à cultiver les ministères existants, à favoriser l’émergence de nouvelles communautés de foi et à inculquer une culture de générosité et de responsabilité partagée au sein de l’Église. En ce qui concerne l’intensification de l’invitation, l’Unité collabore étroitement avec le service des communications de l’Unité du développement organisationnel et de la stratégie. Elle travaille en collaboration avec le Bureau du Conseil général (notamment avec les Ministères en français), les conseils régionaux, les communautés autochtones et différents réseaux afin de repérer les occasions d’approfondir l’engagement chrétien, de favoriser le renouveau et de stimuler l’innovation. Elle encourage l’expérimentation, appuie les projets pilotes et soutient l’apprentissage, permettant ainsi à l’Église de répondre fidèlement à l’évolution des paysages social, culturel et spirituel. Objectif du poste Dans le cadre de Direction 2035 et du plan stratégique du Conseil général, sous la direction de la ministre exécutive ou du ministre exécutif chargé de la croissance et de l’intendance, et en collaboration directe avec le personnel et les bénévoles des conseils régionaux et avec le ou la responsable des Ministère en français, les animatrices et animateurs de croissance et d’intendance soutiennent la vie de l’Église. Ils renforcent les communautés de disciples existantes et nouvelles dans une vie d’invitation affinitaire, alors qu’elles cherchent à poursuivre l’histoire de Jésus à leur époque et là où elles se trouvent. Principales responsabilités du posteFaire progresser Direction 2035 en tant que stratégie globale de l’Église fondée sur des données (20 %): Présenter clairement l’accent mis sur l’ensemble de l’Église dans Direction 2035 dans la région desservie; contribuer au discernement, à l’élaboration et à la formulation de stratégies régionales et sous-régionales dans le cadre de la vision et de l’orientation générales de Direction 2035; relier les initiatives régionales et locales aux initiatives stratégiques nationales, en veillant à la cohérence au sein de l’Église. Soutenir les communautés de foi existantes afin qu’elles évoluent en ce qui a trait à la diversité, à l’inspiration et à la résilience (70 %): Connaître les communautés de foi de la région concernée et maintenir des relations continues avec elles (camps des paroisses et autres ministères de l’Église Unie, activités de rayonnement, etc.); soutenir et accompagner les communautés de foi, notamment en leur fournissant des ressources pour communiquer les bonnes nouvelles, mieux comprendre le voisinage et les quartiers et approfondir les relations avec eux, effectuer la planification, instaurer une culture et des pratiques d’invitation, vivre un ministère interculturel et multigénérationnel, et mener des activités de rayonnement (p. ex. profils de quartier, planification de l’invitation, etc.). Favoriser le développement de nouvelles communautés de foi (10 %): Collaborer avec les instances régionales concernées afin de stimuler l’imagination et de cerner les possibilités de créer de nouvelles communautés de foi, qui, d’une part, serviront les régions de nouvelles façons et, d’autre part, mobiliseront les groupes démographiques et les communautés qui ont actuellement des relations avec l’Église Unie du Canada. Pour recevoir une copie de la description complète de ce poste, veuillez expédier un courriel à l’adresse careers@united-church.ca.CompétencesBilinguisme anglais-français (l’animatrice ou l’animateur de croissance et d’intendance du Conseil régional Nakonha:ka doit parler le français et l’anglais).Formation postsecondaire en théologie, en études ministérielles, en services sociaux