WHO WE ARE

Elim Village operates two exceptional aging in place communities for older adults. Our retirement villages are located in Surrey and Chilliwack, B.C., where over 1,000 seniors call Elim Village ‘home’. We’re looking for new talent to join us as we continue to be at the leading edge of seniors living. We offer a unique opportunity to be part of a not-for-profit organization founded on Christian principles and beliefs, which pursues the highest standards of professionalism. Join our diverse team of more than 500 employees in making a daily difference in the lives of residents.

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Pastor is a preacher, teacher, leader, and a member of the Pastoral Ministry Team at Elim Village Fleetwood. Performed from a Christian faith perspective, the Pastoral team sets the direction of spiritual wellness within the community, working with other Elim teams to foster community, enrich the spiritual lives of residents, staff and volunteers, and help them feel the embrace of a caring Christian community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Divinity or equivalent degree
Completion of courses or training relevant to spiritual care, loss, grief support, and end-of-life care. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is preferred
Demonstrated experience working with older adults
Sensitivity and the ability to work within spiritual, religious, and cultural diversity
Proficient in computer and communication technology

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Skilled and effective in leading and preaching at church services, Bible studies, funerals, and memorial services
Excellent active listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member
Multicultural understanding and the ability to respect and facilitate support for the various spiritual paths, lifestyles, beliefs, and values of Elim’s residents and staff
Able to initiate conversations and build rapport easily with a wide diversity of residents and their families
Committed to personal, physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual well-being and development
Strong understanding of and compliance with the principles and practices of confidentiality
Able to uphold ethical and professional standards in a manner that honors the values, standards of care, and faith heritage of Elim Village

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintaining an active and visible presence within Elim Village
Preaching at and/or leading worship services, funeral services, prayer services, and other spiritual gatherings
Enhancing the spiritual well-being of the community through traditional and creative methods, enabling everyone “to feel the embrace of a caring Christian community.”
Providing a caring and compassionate presence in daily interactions
Leading educational opportunities, such as Bible studies
Delivering high-quality written and verbal communication
Responding to events where residents, families, and staff members would benefit from spiritual support, guidance, and the leadership presence of a Pastor
Participating in meetings and program events as required
Performing other duties as assigned

NOTES

This is a regular part-time position, 30 hours per week
This position might require flexibility to work evenings or weekends for special events or meetings, both on and off-site
Ability and willingness to be on call periodically for Pastoral Duties
Ability and willingness to do emergency visits as necessary
Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
Wage Rate: $42.51 to $48.09 per hour

If you believe you have what it takes to be part of Elim, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to: careers@elimvillage.com

Attention to: Human Resources

Kindly write in the subject line: Campus Pastor

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