Who We Are The Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese (the CISVA) operates 46 schools – 40 elementary and 6 high schools. Our schools are located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area, near the best sites and attractions that Vancouver and British Columbia has to offer. Our footprint extends over 250 kilometers from Powell River in the west to Chilliwack in the east.

We are a culturally diverse faith-based family . We offer more than a place of work – we provide a call to your teaching vocation where you can work and live your faith in a supportive community.

We are a vibrant school system with many school and program expansion projects in the future. We offer spiritual and professional growth and mentorship opportunities for new teachers to help them with their transition into the CISVA.

WHY TEACH WITH THE CISVA

• Teach in a faith-based and culturally diverse school environment
• Classroom available upon hire. Not necessary to sit on TOC list.
• Mentorship and monthly opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salary and excellent Benefits Package, including CPP, Extended Medical, Dental
• Schools located throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River, close to the beauty and adventure that British Columbia has to offer
• If you live outside of the Greater Vancouver Area, learn more about on your next tax return on the Government of Canada website.

About St. Patrick is committed to employing, when possible, qualified Catholics who, in addition to carrying out their professional responsibilities, will model the mission and values of the Catholic Independent Schools of Vancouver Archdiocese.

St. Patrick Regional Secondary is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school with 500 students from Grades 8 to 12 located in Vancouverʼs picturesque Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, the traditional, unceded, and ancestral territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ First Nations. The school is highly regarded for its rich spiritual life, excellent academics, world-renowned choirs and abundant co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities, outstanding athletics programs, and innovative educational practices of faculty who are committed to ensuring success for all learners.

Job Description Campus Minister & Religious Education Teacher

The Campus Minister plays a vital role in nurturing the spiritual life of the school community by supporting students in their faith formation, pastoral care, and engagement with Catholic Social Teaching. Working collaboratively with administration, staff, clergy, and families, the Campus Minister helps animate the Catholic identity of the school through prayer, liturgy, retreats, service, and relationship-building.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES OUTLINED ON THE CISVA WEBSITE.

Term:Full-Time1 year (Renewable)

Core Competencies

• Visible, authentic commitment to the Catholic faith grounded in prayer, Scripture, and the sacramental life of the Church, and to Catholic Social Teaching expressed through service, justice, and community engagement initiatives.
• Compassionate, attentive approach to supporting the spiritual and personal growth of adolescents within a school community, and to fostering meaningful faith formation experiences that are relevant, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate for high school students.
• Clear, respectful communication skills in order to facilitate prayer, liturgy, retreats, and group dialogue with students, staff, administration, clergy, families, and diocesan partners.
• Attentive to ethical practice, discretion, and ongoing faith and professional development.

Specific Qualities

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Experience working with adolescents in a school, parish, or youth ministry setting
• Post-secondary education in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Education, or a related field
• Valid BC Teacher Certification (TRB) or equivalent
• Ability to support and uphold the mission and values of a Catholic school
• Experience planning and leading liturgies, retreats, prayer experiences, service-learning, social justice, or reconciliation initiatives
• Understanding of adolescent development and pastoral care principles

Salary: $61,281 to $111,727 per annum

Application Deadline: Please also submit CV to Mr. Ralph Gabriele , Principal at St. Patrick Regional Secondary School via rgabriele@stpats.bc.ca. Interviews: First Round - April 7, 8, 9, Second Round - May 19, 20, 21

Employment Start Date: September 1, 2026

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Create your
• Complete all profile sections, including: Provincial Certificates, Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Questions
• Complete and add all required application documents to your profile. (see below)
• Apply to this job posting

Did you know? If you are currently an education student graduating in 2026, you can upload your documents as you receive them and still apply for this job posting.

Required Application Documents

• . Please provide either a letter or screenshot confirming your documents are submitted and your application is processing). Please also add any out of province certifications.
• Criminal Record Check (if you're outside of BC)
• Resume
• Proof of Eligibility to Work in Canada (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Permanent Residence, Work Permit, etc.)
• Catholic Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• University Transcripts
• Teacher Evaluations or Practicum Reports – (only for recent graduates - within the last 3 years)
• Two (2) (dated within the last year to be sent by you to your referee. Once completed, it should be sent directly by your referee to )
• or
• (We will also accept copies of the Verification of Teaching Experience forms that you have submitted to the BC Ministry of Education)
• or - (Dated within the last year)
• For the Catholic Pastoral Reference (for Catholic Applicants) and Non-Catholic Pastoral Reference you must download the appropriate form, provide it to your Pastor for signing, and have them submit it directly to .

On an on-going basis, we accept teacher applications for grade levels K to 12 for our Catholic schools throughout the Greater Vancouver Area and Powell River in beautiful British Columbia. All Catholics, non-Catholics, new education grads, and experienced teachers from across Canada are strongly encouraged to apply. Our major hiring season is in April for the following school year, but we recommend that you apply now as we receive an influx of applications.