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SERVE Campus Worker

POSITION: McGill University, Montréal, QC

ROLE STRUCTURE:

Full-time missionary appointment
Four-year term
Self-funded via Shared Funding
Employed and facilitated by Mission Canada

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MISSION CANADA PRIORITY: SERVE Campus

WHERE:

McGill University is one of the top schools in Canada and is over 200 years old. Located in Québec where tuition rates are strictly controlled by the Québec government, the low tuition rates attract international students from over 150 countries making up 30% of the student body. There are nearly 40,000 students across all the various programs from undergrad to postdoctoral. McGill has both a seminary and a medical school as part of the programs they offer. Only about 19% of students enrolled are identified as French as their primary language. It is located in the heart of downtown Montréal, a multi-cultural, global city. The vast majority of students live within walking or a short commute from the campus. Most first-year students live in residences that are located around the downtown area. While residences are not unique for other campuses, it is unique in Québec, and McGill is one of the few institutions that offer residences.

One of the unique features that sets McGill apart is the cultural context of being placed in the province of Québec. McGill is considered an English institution, it is however located in the context of a French-speaking province. Québec culture is intensely committed to institutionalised secular values and working to entrench that into law. This creates a linguistic and a cultural challenge for any worker coming that they need to prepare for.

WHO:

Mission Canada workers are those intentionally sent to Canada’s neediest and least reached regions, aligning with one or more of the priority areas of focus, often referenced as missional ‘gaps’. Individuals must have a passion for and experience in working with a particular Mission Canada priority group or geographical areas where need and priority have been identified.

The role of the SERVE Campus Worker Associate is to work alongside the Campus Ministry Director to strengthen the missional discipling community on campus; provide pastoral care to students; encourage growth and maturity in discipleship to Jesus; participate in effective outreach and service to the campus; contribute to community building events; and develop new initiatives as needed.

WHAT:

The PAOC’s SERVE Campus Network has many Christian discipleship communities on Canada’s post-secondary campuses where students can encounter Jesus … right where they are. We value whole-life worship, students discipling students, and hospitable community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Representation of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. The PAOC is a Christian organization that engages in Christian ministry, serving the Christian community. This position is an important role in carrying out PAOC's mission and it is critical that your beliefs and conduct are consistent with the beliefs and conduct standards of PAOC. Therefore, it is a requirement of this position that your beliefs and conduct adhere to PAOC's Mission Statement, Core Values, General Constitution and By-Laws, the Statement of Essential Truths, and any other document that may be established by PAOC regarding standard of conduct.
  2. PAOC Credential. The candidate will possess and maintain a PAOC ministry credential, or willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a PAOC ministry credential for the purpose of this role. Worker will be an employee of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC).
  3. Knowledgeable Regarding Cultural Environments. A knowledge and understanding of this cross-cultural environment is necessary. Ability to gain trust and respect in a new community. Ability to connect and interact with newcomers to Canada. Culturally sensitive.
  4. Ministry Experience - Enterprising and Resourceful. Ministry will include the development of contacts and networks. Ministry experience is necessary. Ability to listen, learn, strategize, collaborate and follow through on the recognized needs of newcomers to Canada.
  5. Accountability In All Areas. Because of the role of a Mission Canada worker is collaborative between Mission Canada, the PAOC district in which the work is taking place, and the Mission Canada team at the PAOC International Office, the Workers must be skilled at working independently in their defined cultural environment but with multiple accountability partners.
  6. Fundraising. The worker must have a demonstrated ability or a willingness to learn to raise an approved budget each year. Mission Canada workers are responsible to raise the necessary financial support for their mission efforts and project funds. As well, representing the PAOC's Mission Canada department, they are catalysts in motivating individuals and churches for missions nationally. Fundraising training is provided during the candidacy stage, prior to a worker being released for employment.
  7. Canadian Citizenship. A Mission Canada applicant for a worker role must be a Canadian citizen or have a Canadian residency with employable status.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leadership Development
    • Provide regular mentoring and discipleship for student leaders
    • Lead discipleship and evangelism small groups
    • Provide pastoral care for university students
  • Outreach Ministry

COMPENSATION:

Full-time Role: 40 hours per week. Certain times of the school year may require additional workload (e.g. Orientation week, special events, etc.).

Salary: As a Mission Canada Worker, employed by The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, the salary and ministry support for this role is raised by the worker through personal fundraising. An annual budget is developed and agreed to between the Mission Canada Director and the Worker, including salary and benefits commensurate to the role. Mission Canada provides fundraising training and has a track record of long-term success for its employees funding. Salary Range: $44,000 - $55,000

Equal Opportunity: The PAOC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

INQUIRIES / INTEREST:

For further information, or to express an interest in this Mission Canada worker opportunity, please share with us about yourself in the form on our ENGAGE TODAY page. If you have any questions about a certain location opportunity, please include them in your response form. We look forward to hearing from you and following up with you shortly thereafter!