Position: Full-time Business Manager for the Windsor Lake St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes Work Location: St. Anne Parish office (12233 Tecumseh Rd. E, Tecumseh, ON) and Good Shepherd Parish office (462 Advance Blvd, Tecumseh, ON) – travel to other parishes within the Family of Parishes will be required Commitment: 30 hours per week. Flexibility to work evening hours and/or on the weekend to address business needs is required in this position. Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and Diocesan policies. This position is eligible for participation in the lay staff benefits plan and pension program. Posting Date: January 16, 2025 Closing Date: February 5, 2025 POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Pastor, the Business Manager provides assistance to the FOP through the oversight and management of the following administrative based functions: finance, building and property management, office administration, human resources, communications and fundraising.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Obtains assistance and direction from the Diocesan Centre departments (Finance, Construction and Restoration, Human Resources, IT, Pastoral Ministry, etc.) as required to ensure all actions taken are in compliance with Diocesan and legislative policies, procedures and guidelines.
Makes recommendations, obtains approvals as required and takes actions to ensure overall parish financial stability.
Supervises and assists the Family of Parishes (FOP) Bookkeepers in the completion of all required financial and accounting functions for each parish within the FOPs. Including: signing authority for payments and contracts, disbursement and completion of required charity returns, HST payments and issuance of income tax receipts, monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and cash flow, preparation of financial statements including operating and capital budgets and reports, timely completion of diocesan and government required reports, balancing of A/P and A/R.
Accountable for and oversees all FOP fundraising activities.
Coordinates, supports and attends Finance and Building committee meetings.
Prepares and presents budgets, recommendations, updates and reports for the Pastor, Finance Committees, Building Committees and/or parishioners as required.
Oversees human resource-based functions for lay staff positions including: recruitment, retention, training, performance management, salary administration, attendance management, corrective discipline and termination.
Manages building and property maintenance for all buildings within the FOP including: completes timely property safety and insurance required inspections and audits, manages contracts for repairs and/or use of FOP properties by outside users, oversees the timely and cost effective completion of approved capital projects, identifies and ensures the completion of required general maintenance and/or repairs and ensures the safety and security for all potential users of each FOP property.
Ensures ongoing compliance with building code, accessibility based and safety-based legislations.
Supervises the administration of the FOP business offices to ensure customer oriented, efficient and effective operations in the areas of reception, communications, purchasing, technology,
custodial, housekeeping and safety and security.
Other duties of a similar nature as assigned by the Pastor
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A degree or diploma in Business Administration or an equivalent and applicable field of study.
3-5 years prior supervisory and/or managerial experience in a professional business environment.
Prior experience working in general business administration, accounting and finance, and/or human resources based functions.
Prior experience working collaboratively with volunteers and/or professional committees or boards is preferred.
Well developed and highly effective organizational skills are imperative.
Strong interpersonal skills along with professional and highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
Competent and proficient in learning and using accounting based software along with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft 365.
Knowledge of basic charitable regulations is preferred.
Personal commitment to serving the parishes is crucial.
Must have a faith-based understanding of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of London, its tenets and culture, along with respect for its leadership, clergy and parishioners.
The willingness and ability to work non-standard work hours including evenings and/or weekends as required to meet business needs (i.e. evening committee meetings).
A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate.
Note: All new staff are required to complete on-line mandatory training available in English or French. Basic computer and reading proficiency to successfully complete this education is required.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experiences and skills to: Fr. Chris Gillespie, Pastor cgillespie@dol.ca and please copy jshiha@dol.ca. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.
Applications may also be sent to: St. Anne Parish office Attention Fr. Chris Gillespie 12233 Tecumseh Rd. E Tecumseh, ON N8N 1M3
We thank all who apply to this position for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Diocese of London is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing suitable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection processes, please make your needs known at that time.