Job Posting APSSP - Chaplain The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board's hiring processes.

General Description Of Duties This position currently focuses on ministry to elementary students in Grades JK–8, with particular emphasis on facilitating retreat experiences. The scope of responsibilities may evolve and change in response to system- wide needs.

All elementary schools engage their Grade 8 students—and occasionally Grade 7—in retreats lasting one to three days. Schools assume responsibility for evening and overnight supervision. Chaplains play an active role by visiting classrooms, presiding at liturgies, and providing crisis support. They collaborate closely with school staff, fellow chaplains, parish teams, system-level personnel, and parents.

The successful candidate will offer pastoral, ethical, doctrinal, liturgical, and theological leadership to the school communities in which they work and facilitate retreats.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in religious studies, theology, divinity, liturgy, or youth ministry
• A certificate in pastoral or youth ministry (or equivalent background).
• Evidence of experience working with youth and collaborating with other adults.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and facilitation skills.
• Willing to participate in school-wide meetings, events, conferences, committees, and teams including Parent Advisory Council, Program Council, GSA group, Catholic Education Week, weekly school masses and school liturgies.
• Certification in first aid or CPR or commitment to obtain certificate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to use own vehicle.
• Ability to liaise with parish priests.

Salary Range: $66,751.00 – $ $77,573 .00 per year based on 42 weeks per year in accordance with the provisions of the APSSP Collective Agreement.

Hours of Work : Permenant, full time: 35 hours per week / 42 weeks per year

Location: Primarily elementary schools within the region. Support at secondary schools as required.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at:

Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2025 at 4 PM. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print, please email If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy , and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board's Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.