Business Manager - Avon Thames

Location: Stratford and St. Marys, ON

• Supervise and support the non-pastoral employees of the Family of Parishes.
• Carry out all Human Resources functions for the non-pastoral employees.
• Build and support a sense of team and common purpose amongst the staff, and address potential conflicts amongst staff positively and proactively.
• Oversee, monitor, and support the work of the Bookkeeper, ensuring that sound bookkeeping practices are in place and that record-keeping is accurate and up-to-date.
• Oversee, monitor, and support the work of the custodial staff, ensuring that maintenance functions are carried out regularly and properly, and that building/property issues are dealt with effectively.
•  Provide administrative support to the Pastor and Parochial Vicar.
• Oversee the administration and functioning of the parish office.
• Ensure that all required Health and Safety training, protocols, and policies are in place.
• Oversee purchasing procedures, and authorize purchases, subject to limits defined by the Pastor.
• Manage and lead special projects:  equipment, capital projects, communications, etc.
• Be responsible for parish communications, including social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube channel, Instagram, Live-streaming, etc.) website, and bulletin.
• Consult with the pastor regularly, to ensure his full awareness of issues and progress with staff and with projects.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor.

• University degree or community college diploma
• Minimum of five years’ experience in management including administration, accounting, and human resources
• Excellent knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church and the Vision of the parish
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Expertise with MS Office, A/V equipment and social media platforms