Manager - Parish Administration

About St. Volodymyr Cathedral of Toronto

Founded in 1926, St. Volodymyr Cathedral of Toronto (SVCT) is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of its Ukrainian Orthodox members and the broader community by offering a full range of liturgical and religious services in two locations – downtown Toronto and in Oakville at the All Saints of Ukraine Chapel. SVCT also proudly offers support for all of life’s events through the independently managed St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre/Banquet Hall and the St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery. St. Volodymyr Cathedral of Toronto is an integral part of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC). We are proud of our Conciliar (Sobornopravnist’) governance structure, a defining characteristic of UOCC parishes, where lay members and clergy jointly manage the affairs of the community with clearly delineated areas of accountability.

About the Role

Based in the Cathedral office located at 400 Bathurst Street in Toronto, the Manager – Parish Administration is a high profile, public position that will play a key role in advancing the growth and development of our Parish. Reporting to the President of the Church Council, this individual will be accountable for the following:

• Leadership – The Manager – Parish Administration is expected to take part in the monthly Church Council meetings, attend quarterly/annual parish meetings, and prepare briefings and reference materials.

• Financial Management – The Manager – Parish Administration is responsible for the effective management of all financial matters pertaining to the Parish. This includes activities such as:

a) Supervise the Bookkeeper

b) Deposits / daily banking

c) Payroll

d) Purchasing and procurement

e) Budgets

f) Financial reporting

g) Ad hoc reporting

• Staff, Facilities and Volunteers – The Manager – Parish Administration is responsible for managing Parish staff and facilities and coordinating our valuable volunteer committees. This includes activities such as:

a) Delivering outstanding service to clergy, parishioners, and volunteers by adhering to established customer service standards

b) Managing staff positions such as Maintenance personnel, Bookkeeper and Communications Co-Ordinator

c) Monitoring compliance with Health & Safety guidelines, SVCT’s Privacy Policy

d) Ensuring maintenance and repairs are undertaken in a timely, cost-effective manner

e) Managing the rental and use of the Cathedral Hall and other facilities

f) Supporting the recruitment, resourcing, and deployment of volunteer committees

g) Managing and engaging with small teams and stakeholders to execute initiatives and projects

h) Actively engaging with staff from other St. Volodymyr facilities to achieve efficiencies

i) Creating an environment of continuous improvement by proactively soliciting feedback from keystakeholders – staff, parishioners, volunteers, clergy, and Council members – and implementing appropriate changes

• Church Community – The Manager – Parish Administration facilitates the growth and development of the Parish by enabling and coordinating effective communication with Parish members, the broader Ukrainian community, and our local community. This includes activities such as:

a) Maintaining the profile of the SVCT by leveraging and periodically updating the Parish website, social and other media as required, and conducting community outreach

b) Building and maintaining an accurate database of contacts, especially members, vendors, government and intra and inter-Church

c) Managing a calendar of events for the Parish and broader community

d) Coordinating all Parish publications

• Christian Formation & Program Management – The Manager – Parish Administration is responsible for coordinating the development and delivery of programs and events that are an important part of the growth and development of the Parish. This may include programs such as:

a) Sunday School and Altar Boy programs

b) Religious seminars and lectures, religious retreats, and summer camps

c) Collection and display of religious literature and reference material

d) Cultural events

e) Fundraising

f) Quarterly and Annual Parish meetings

Essential Competencies and Qualifications

• University/college education in business administration or a related/applicable discipline

• Minimum 7-10 years of management experience in a religious, non-profit, or community-focused organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Ukrainian

• Advanced computer/software skills: MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, PowerChurch, Adobe AcrobatPro, file/document management, scheduling software and QuickBooks accounting

• Strong customer-service orientation

• Highly organized

• Process driven

• Detail-oriented

• Discreet and professional, with the ability to deal effectively with sensitive matters

• Ability to attend monthly Church Council and community meetings (evenings)

• Valid driver’s license, with ability to travel occasionally within the GTA

• Legally entitled to work in Canada

• Strong commitment to the ongoing evolution of Ukrainian Orthodoxy in Canada

Additional Information

This is a full-time role. The work schedule will be determined upon acceptance of employment and will include office hours on Sundays. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a full employment, education, and criminal background check.

Are you ready to play a key role in the growth of our Parish? If the answer is a resounding “YES!” please submit your cover letter and resume to: office@stvolodymyr.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.