Music Director

Duties

1.      Provide organ and/or piano musical accompaniment during and 15 minutes prior to regular Sunday morning services and for other special services e.g. Good Friday, Christmas Eve.

2.      Conduct weekly choir rehearsals and prepare the choir for special services e.g. Easter, Christmas

3.      Meet regularly with the Minister to co-ordinate and plan worship services.  For example, the Minister usually selects hymns, and the organist usually selects anthems.

4.      Hire soloists, plan and select music for paid soloists – number and time of soloists presentations based on budget

5.      Select and purchase choral music, in collaboration with the Choir which is suited to the worship styple of the congregation and the strengths of the choir and/or soloists

6.      Prepare a music budget proposal annually and an annual report for the Annual General meeting which is reviewed by the session and approved by the Congregation.

7.      Provide music for weddings, funerals and other special events held at St. John’s, by arrangement with participants.  Payment for these activities will be in addition to the annual salary (personal schedule will be considered)

8.      Promote, encourage and support the use, during services, of a variety of instruments, music and music groups who may or may not be regular choir members

9.      Arrange for a competent substitute organist for absences due to vacation, continuing education, leaves of absence and when possible, illness

10. Arrange in collaboration with the Minister for others to carry on a ministry of music during periods, when the choir is on holiday e.g. summer months.

 

Additional information

Weekly Services –     Sunday 11 a.m.

Choir practices           Sundays from 9:45 to 10:30 prior to the service

Choir                                   Approximately 10 volunteers

There is a budget for a paid soloist, but it is limited (details available through the Treasurer).  Session prefers the soloists be students from a music program like the University of Toronto School of Music.

 
Police Check                The Leading with Care Policy of the Presbyterian Church in Canada requires all employees and volunteers to have a clear police check in order to continue working and volunteering at the church

Vacation                           Vacation entitlement is one month after each year of employment to be taken at a mutually agreed time, which normally would be in July or August (5 Sundays).  A substitute organist with appropriate skills will be arranged for by candidate with the agreement of the Minister and the HR Committee. For any additional Sundays off, the arrangement for a substitute organist with appropriate skills will be made by the candidate with the agreement of the Minster and the HR Committee.  Payment for the substitute organist will be paid by the candidate.

 

Professional Development               

                                                The cost of tuition or registration for attendance at a professional development or event will be provided up to a maximum of $300 per year.

Start Date                              To be negotiated after end of October 2025

Salary – TBD

Hours – Up to 10 per week

Reporting Structure – This position reports to the HR Committee of the Session.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit resume or CV to Dr. Elizabeth Speers via email.  Elizabeth.speers59@gmail.com

Applications will be reviewed by the HR committee and candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  The process will include and interview and an audition.

We thank everyone for their interest.

 

 

Minister of Music
Glebe-St. James United Church, Ottawa, ON

Are you looking for a new musical challenge? Would you like to play a state-of-the-art Phoenix digital organ and direct an enthusiastic choir?

Glebe-St. James United Church, a centrally-located church serving both neighbourhood and city, is seeking a Minister of Music to work as part of its team ministry, beginning January 2026.

We are looking for a dynamic, gifted, experienced Minister of Music who is a strong team player with varied musical aptitudes and interests, and warm interpersonal skills. Glebe-St. James is an affirming congregation welcoming all, regardless of race, colour, age, sexual orientation, gender, faith, or any other category.

Our active music program includes a 20-voice adult choir and opportunities for musical excellence and creativity. The congregation embraces a full range of musical styles.

In addition to the Phoenix organ, resources include an extensive choral music library, a Steinway baby grand piano, a Roland digital piano and Samick baby grand piano as well as private teaching facilities. The sanctuary features excellent acoustics and is regularly used for external community wide musical events.

You can find more about Glebe-St. James and our music needs at www.glebestjames.ca. A detailed description of the position is also posted on the web site. Salary is in accordance with RCCO scale, based on an average workweek of 13 hours x 12 months. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our music program.

Please respond with your resumé, by October 31, to:

Music Search Committee, Glebe-St. James United Church, 650 Lyon Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 3Z7 or by e-mail: admin@glebestjames.ca 

Part-time Director of Music

St. James and St. Brendan Anglican Church is located in Port Colborne, Ontario in the beautiful Niagara Region. As an Anglican parish we are committed to excellence in liturgy in all of our services, following Anglican liturgies according to the Book of Alternative Services. 

St. James and St. Brendan is currently searching for a part-time Director of Music who will be responsible for the music ministry of the parish and will work in close collaboration with the Rector to lead our volunteer choir during Sunday services as well as other special services and occasional performances. More information about our parish is located on our website: portcolborneanglican.org. 

Responsibilities

▪          Building and maintaining a choral program to further parish worship and to advance the growth of the parish and further its mission

▪          Rehearsing, recruiting and conducting of our volunteer Parish Choir at 10:30 AM services on Sunday mornings, and additional services as requested by the Rector. 

▪        Assisting the Rector in selecting music for worship.

▪          Collaborating with the Rector to review planned activities, performances, and repertoire for the church’s various musical needs. 

▪          Accompanying the Choir on piano and/or organ during all services.

▪          Working respectfully at all times to ensure a safe and healthy workplace in accordance with Diocesan policies. 

▪          Tracking and arranging tuning and maintenance of the piano and organ

▪          Reporting use of copyrighted music, when required

▪        First right of refusal for weddings and funerals

Qualifications and Experience

▪          Familiarity and understanding of the Anglican liturgy and choral repertoire is preferred.

▪          Piano skills required for leading rehearsals and playing during services. The ability to play the organ is an asset. 

▪          Experience in recruiting and working with volunteer singers. 

▪          Ability to create a supportive environment, and inspire musicians to reach their full potential. 

▪          Ability to work as a team member. 

▪          Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. 

▪        Successful applicants will need to provide a current, clean Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Instruments and Choir

●      Organ (John Bright, 1971) and Kawai GM-10 baby grand piano, both tuned and maintained regularly

●      Small SATB volunteer choir, with possibilities for growth

Hours and Compensation

●      Average of 10 hours a Week, schedule to be determined based on needs

●      One weekly choral service at 10:30am on Sundays.  In July and August the choral service is at 9:30am on alternating weeks

●      Weekly Thursday evening rehearsal September to mid-June

●      Compensation commensurate with RCCO scale

How to Apply

Deadline: Friday October 24th, 2025

Please send a cover letter and resume by e-mail to anglicanoffice@gmail.com

We will acknowledge receipt of applications and initially communicate with applicants by e-mail. We will make every effort to respect the confidentiality of all candidates.

Please note: Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview and references will be requested. Further evaluation will be required by successful applicants.

The Greenbank United Church, located in Greenbank, Ontario (on Highway 12 just north of Port Perry) seeks a creative and technically competent person to assume the position of Music Director and Choir Leader.  The congregation is established and growing.  The sanctuary has a well maintained Artisan Classic #240 Custom Church Organ which was installed in 1995 and a Yamaha Grand Piano which is in excellent condition.  Our services and choir rehearsals are bi-weekly.  The Music Director will work closely with the Minister for music selection.  It is estimated that this part time position will demand 8 to 10 hours per week.  The appointee will be expected to meet annually with members of the Ministry and Personnel Committee to evaluate past achievements, and explore a vision for the future.  Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Applications will be treated in strictest confidence.  Please direct inquiries or applications to Kelly Monkman, kmonkman67@gmail.com.  Our congregation’s profile is available at www.greenbankchurch.com.

Job Description - Music Director

Immediate Supervisor: Rector/Churchwardens

Christ Church, Anglican of Meaford, Ontario seeks a creative and technically competent person to assume keyboard and choral music leadership in their parish community as Music Director. The congregation is vibrant and welcoming with a strong focus on outreach, community, and liturgy. The sanctuary has a well-maintained William F. Legge Pipe Organ (2-manuals), a Heintzman & Co. grand piano, and a Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-650 keyboard. With a small choir of volunteer members, one rehearsal per week and one Sunday service, in addition to weekly meetings with the parish’s rector, it is estimated that this part-time position will require 10 hours a week. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as described in the RCCO Salary Guidelines. Applications (which will be treated in strictest confidence) will be received until October 31 or until the post is filled. Applications by pianists who are inexperienced with the pipe organ will also be received and considered.

Please direct inquiries or applications to christchurchmeaford@diohuron.org. Information about our parish is available at www.christchurchanglican.ca.

1. PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Music Director will ensure worship services are enhanced through the use of music (instrumental and choral) so that the congregation is encouraged to participate. All activities associated with this position must be achieved in a manner consistent with the parish’s mission, goals and objectives. All policies and practices of the Diocese of Huron and Christ Church, Meaford must be known and adhered to, with particular attention paid to the Safe Church Policies.

2. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide leadership in a ministry of music that is sensitive to the Anglican tradition, the goals and practices of the parish, and the changes of liturgical seasons.

2. In consultation with the Rector, including a weekly meeting (usually 0.5-1 hr), select appropriate hymns, anthems, musical settings for the liturgy, and instrumental pieces for all Sunday services, as well as select mid-week Principal Feast and Holy Day services throughout the year (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Easter Triduum, Epiphany, etc.).

3. Prepare and play organ/piano/keyboard music as required at services of worship.

4. Direct and support choir members and cantors, facilitating rehearsals at mutually beneficial times.

5. Oversee the care of the parish’s organ, piano, and keyboards, making recommendations to the wardens regarding required maintenance and repair.

6. Maintain the parish’s library of music and ensure music is made available for choir members as needed.

3. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

1. For special services, such as weddings and funerals, should the provision of music be requested, the Music Director shall be given the right of first refusal for providing said music. Music shall be selected in consultation with the Rector and relevant parties. An additional fee (minimum of $150) shall be paid to the Music Director for any funeral or wedding service worked. Should the Music Director be unable or unavailable to play for said special service, an outside musician may be contracted by the parish to play for the specific special service.

4. SALARY

Dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the applicant for an average of 10 hours per week, including rehearsal, meeting and practice time, guided by the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) salary recommendations.

5. OTHER NOTES

1. The Church shall provide the Music Director with access to reasonable administrative assistance from the Parish Administrator (without charge to the Music Director) to support the Music Director in fulfilling the above duties. 

2. Through the license of the Bishop of Huron, the Rector is the Chief Liturgical Officer of the parish, which includes ultimate decisions on all liturgical and musical offerings included within a service of worship at Christ Church.

6. INSTRUMENTS

• Heintzman & Co. Grand Piano
• Yamaha Portable Grand DGX-650
• William F. Legge Co. Pipe Organ
• • Great Manual
  • • Open Diapson 8'
    • Melodia 8'
    • Dulciana 8'
    • Principal 4'
    • Chimes (Two Octaves)
    • Fifteenth 2
    • Great Super Octave
    • Swell to Great
    • Swell Super to Great
  • Swell Manual
  • • Stopped Diapson 8'
    • Viol D'Gamba 8'
    • Voix Celeste 8'
    • Harmonic Flute 4'
    • Oboe 8'
    • Tremulant
    • Gemshorn 2
    • Swell Super Octave
  • Pedal
  • • Bourdon 16'
    • Echo Bourdon 16'
    • Bass Flute 8'
    • Great to Pedal 8'
    • Great to Pedal 4'
    • Swell to Pedal 8'
    • Swell to Pedal 4'

Canadian Memorial United Church (CMUC) in beautiful Vancouver British Columbia is seeking a Director of Music Ministry to join our staff team and spiritual community. They will lead our Music and Technology Teams, guide us in singing out our spirituality during Weekly Worship and Special Events, and help us make a joyful noise with our Community Choir, Worship Band, and recently refurbished Casavant Frères organ. We want YOU to lead our diverse, dynamic, soulful, spiritual, and participatory Music Program. 

The role comprises of an average of 20 hours per week with a compensation of $45,000-55,000 per year, commensurate with experience. There is the potential for a successful candidate to enroll in the United Church of Canada’s Employee Pension and Benefits plans. 

Confidentiality in the application process assured. If you are interested in applying and for more information, please see the full job posting at: https://www.canadianmemorial.org/work-with-us. 

Application deadline is October 13th, 2025 or until the position is filled. Please include a Cover Letter, Resume, and 2 or more audio or video examples of you as a Director of Music Ministry, Choral Director, Music Director, and/or performer by email to Coordinating Minister Rev. Jeff Rock at: jeff@canadianmemorial.org.

Job Opening - Organist (part-time)
Church of the Ascension, Hamilton, Ontario
www.ascensionhamilton.com

The Church of the Ascension, located in downtown Hamilton in a historical building, is home to a Christian congregation in the Diocese of Niagara, Anglican Church of Canada. 

With the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit, we worship God, and follow Jesus Christ, striving to live out the Gospel wherever we are -in service, learning, and fellowship.

The Ascension Church has a very fine 2 manual Casavant Organ, which benefits further from the resonant acoustics of the building.

An Organist position is now open at our church.

This is a personal services contractor position, for any musician so qualified,to collaborate with the congregation, Incumbent, volunteers, and other staff members, to offer worship to God through music.

The Organist reports to: the Incumbent (worship); the Wardens (employment and purchasing of materials).

Term: 1 year (renewable) for a personal services contract.

Contract can be terminated by either party, without penalty, under extenuating circumstances.

Purpose of the Position: 
• To provide appropriate organ and/or piano music for worship services. 
• To encourage participation in the music ministry. 
• To further develop the music ministry at The Church of the Ascension.

Competencies: 
• Adequate interpretative skills at both the piano and the organ.
• Teaching skills for effectively encouraging /teaching both congregation and cantors. 
• A background in Anglican Liturgy - or a willingness to learn.

Time Commitment: 
• Average of up to 6 hours/week – in the understanding that some seasons of the Church year (Holy Week, Christmas) require greater than average hours, while some seasons of the year -Summer-require fewer hours. In the case of special services, a separate arrangement is made through the church office. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 
• Play the organ/piano for all Sunday and any special services- and, if unable, provide substitute.
• Teach, encourage, and involve the congregation in worship music. 
• Provide Incumbent with lectionary-themed music for every service, with a balance of Anglican 
 traditional and contemporary oecumenical hymnody.
• Have reasonable flexibility to accommodate volunteers and paid/unpaid instrumentalists. 
• Advise Corporation on tuning and repairs of either organ or piano. 
• Report usage of copyrighted music on OneLicence.net and CCLI websites. 
• Submit an annualreport to the Wardens for inclusion in the annual vestry report. 
• Follow the Safe Church Policy. 

Compensation: 
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience, education and credentials, and consistent with RCCO guidelines. 

Vacations and time away:
• Time away and the appointment of replacements are to be coordinated with the Corporation. 

Training Provided: 
• If necessary, orientation to the Church of the Ascension, Anglican Liturgy, and lectionary. 
• Safe Church guidelines and best practices. 

To apply for this Organist position at the Church of the Ascension, please submit a resume, 3 references, and cover letter (relevant experience and qualifications) to secretary@ascensionchurch.ca by September 15th 2025.

Applications from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities, will be considered. If an applicant in the interview stage should require any such accommodations, please contact us prior to attending an interview.

Minister of Music

Job Title: Minister of Music (permanent, part-time)

Commencing: Fall of 2025

Primary Role: to creatively lead, oversee and grow the worship music ministry at Calvary Baptist Church.

Church Context:

Calvary Baptist Church http://calvary-baptist-church.ca/ is a mid-sized congregation in East Toronto affiliated with the CBOQ (Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec). Our congregation comprises of approximately 60 people. We have a hybrid online/phone and in-person attendance of 40-50 with an in-person attendance that ranges from the mid-20s in the summer to approximately 35 the rest of the year. We are a diverse family culturally, socially and generationally. We are committed to life-giving, blended worship, endeavouring to incorporate the best of old and new musical expressions utilizing organ and piano each week. Other instruments augment our worship on an occasional basis.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Work in conjunction with our Pastor, select music for the weekly blended-worship services

·         Lead the congregation in hymns and contemporary praise music - with the assistance of vocal leads and other instrumentalists (including practice(s))

·         Take leadership in planning, implementing and leading musical components of worship for special events outside of Sunday worship services (Christmas/Easter/etc)

·         Initiate, encourage and develop the musical gifts within our congregation

·         Oversee the tuning and maintenance of the organ and piano

 

Qualifications:

·         A vibrant Christian faith

·         Instrumental skill (organ, piano, guitar, etc)

·         Good relational skills and an enthusiastic presence for leading the congregation in worship

·         Experience and proficiency leading/directing a variety of musicians including vocalists and instrumentalists

·         Current Toronto area resident

 

Compensation:

·         12 to 14 hours weekly

·         Permanent, part-time contract

·         Dependant on education and experience

 

Applications accepted up to October 15, 2025

Six month probationary period

 

For a more details about the church and ministry see http://calvary-baptist-church.ca/

To apply please forward resume to calvaryonmain@calvary-baptist-church.ca

Choir Director

Saints Joachim & Ann Catholic Church
Aldergrove, BC

Saints Joachim & Ann Church is a small suburban parish with over 200 registered families across all demographics.  There is an 11 rank Casavant Frères Organ (1954) in the choir gallery and a 5 rank chamber organ (1879) near the sanctuary.  The music includes Gregorian chant in Latin and English translation, polyphony, metered hymns and pieces from the heritage of sacred music.

 

Job Description

• Choir Director
  Part Time of 8 hours weekly contract position

Duties

• rehearse and direct the choir at the 10 AM Sunday Mass and at major feast days of the liturgical year such during the Christmas, Lenten and Easter seasons
• work closely with the organist and be supervised and directed by the parish priest
• Train and develop the choir
• Hold 1.5 hour choir rehearsals weekly at a mutually agreeable time from September to June.

Vacation Time

• 4 weeks outside of major liturgical seasons and times to be negotiated with the Parish Priest

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Music, currently enrolled in a degree programme, or equivalent education and experience
• Formation and experience in directing choirs
• Proven vocal skills and musical competence
• Knowledge of the Catholic liturgical tradition or a willingness to learn

The position is remunerated according to RCCO salary scale guidelines.  The anticipated start date would the Fall of 2025.  The initial deadline for applications is October 1, 2025 although the position will remain open until filled.

Please direct inquiries or applications to ldonnelly@rcav.org .  Our parish website is aldergrovecatholic.com .

Part Time Minister of Music

St. Philip's on-the-hill (SPOTH) is a warm, diverse and welcoming Anglican church located in Unionville, Ontario. We have a joyful, traditional Anglican worship service on Sunday mornings using contemporary language with choir-led singing that is live-streamed. A Minister of Music is being sought by SPOTH, to provide Christian leadership in an engaging ministry of music, sensitive to the Anglican tradition. 

This historic parish is a worshipful, thriving community of 300 families with a mission to our growing community. We are seeking a Christian leader who is a team-player, knowledgeable of, or willing to learn, traditional Anglican and contemporary church music, and enjoys working with all age groups. Responsibilities include planning, playing for, and conducting Sunday Services, nurturing and developing musical talent within the congregation, musically supporting our two youth drama and music groups, and directing our Adult Choir. 

Knowledge of Anglican liturgy is preferable, though training is available. The church has a 3 manual, 40-stop digital Phoenix organ (2010) and a Heintzman 7-foot Grand Piano. The applicant for this contract should have a music degree, strong organ and piano skills, experience conducting choirs, with sound leadership and interpersonal skills. A job description is available upon request.

Compensation: Hours are flexible, between 12 and 15 hours a week. Salary negotiable depending on experience and education. 

Note: Currently, we are not able to look at international applicants. We are seeking an individual who lives locally, within driving distance to SPOTH.

Please email Ms. Jennipher Kean at office@spoth.ca with a cover letter and resume (CV) on or before September 25, 2025. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.