Work Location: Windsor Heritage Catholic Family of Parishes (Our Lady of Assumption, St. Alphonsus, St. Angela Merici, St. Benedict, St. Daniel Comboni) – Main Office, 350 Huron Church Road.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 8:30am to 12noon and 1PM to 4:30PM Monday to Friday.

Compensation: Salary is in accordance with DOL personnel policies. This position is eligible for participation in the DOL’s lay staff benefits and pension plans.

Posting Date: June 13, 2024
Closing Date: June 28, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Pastor or his designate. The Receptionist will be the primary point of contact for parishioners and others when contacting the three parishes and two ecclesial communities of the Windsor Heritage Catholic Family of Parishes.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

  • Greet and assist visitors at the Family of Parishes office.
  • Provide face to face, email and/or telephone reception for parishioners, vendors, contractors and visitors to the parish.
  • Provide administrative support for the parish.

Administrative support duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain accurate records and files.
  • Attend to appointments, phone messages, and meetings schedule for the Pastor and Clergy
  • Manage and update parish calendar, room bookings, mass intentions.
  • Receive requests for records and refer to the Records Secretary
  • Receive requests for liturgical and sacramental activities and refer to appropriate staff.
  • Receive communications by email, phone and in person and respond or refer to appropriate staff.
  • Order and distribute Ordos, missals, Papal blessings etc.
  • Monitor hall rentals including ensuring forms are completed, insurance obtained, fees received etc.
  • Provide other similar administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • College diploma or related administrative assistant or receptionist experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional administrative environment
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of highly sensitive materials.
  • Proficient in latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  • Collaborative, supportive, flexible team player with a high degree of initiative
  • Resourceful self-starter with thorough attention to detail with a desire to produce quality projects and results.
  • Friendly, hospitable, and professional representative of the Windsor Heritage Catholic Family of
  • Parishes and the Diocese of London at all times
  • An understanding of and desire to support and promote the mission of the Diocese of London and the pastoral plan of the Windsor Heritage Catholic Family of Parishes.

A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate. Send a cover letter and resume by Friday June 28, 2024, clearly stating your salary expectations to: pbezaire@dol.ca and reference the job title in the subject line of your email.

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.