Business Manager

Position:  Full-time Business Manager
Date of Availability: March 30, 2026
Work Location:  Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes, Essex, Ontario             
Commitment:   25 hours per week.  Normal working hours will be Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Periodic variations in the schedule will be determined in consultation with the Pastor to meet business needs.
Compensation:  Expected wage range: $39.25 to $45.18 hourly. This position is eligible for participation in the lay benefits plan and pension program.
Posting Date: February 2, 2026
Closing Date: February 13, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Pastor, the Business Manager supports the Central Essex County Catholic Family of Parishes (CECCFOP) in pursuing its mission of offering life-changing encounters with Jesus Christ.  
 
The Business Manager ensures effective management of the temporal affairs of the CECCFOP by providing leadership and oversight in the areas of finance, building and property management, office administration, human resources, communications, and fundraising. The Business Manager ensures the effective and efficient administration of parish operations in alignment with diocesan policies, legislative requirements, and the gospel mission of the Catholic Church.
 
SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Works collaboratively with Diocesan Centre departments (Finance, Human Resources, Construction and Restoration, IT, Pastoral Ministry, etc.) to ensure compliance with diocesan policies and legislative requirements.
• Recommends activities, obtains approvals as required and takes actions to ensure overall parish financial stability. 
• Oversees human resource-based functions for lay staff positions including: recruitment, retention, training, performance management, salary administration, attendance management, corrective discipline and termination.
• Manages building and property maintenance for all buildings within the FOP including: completes timely property safety and insurance required inspections and audits, manages third-party contracts, oversees the timely and cost-effective completion of approved capital projects, identifies and ensures the completion of required general maintenance and/or repairs and ensures the safety and security for all potential users of each FOP property. 
• Ensures ongoing compliance with building code, accessibility based and safety-based legislation.
• Supports and attends regular Finance and Building committee meetings.
• Assists in budgets, recommendations, updates and reports for the Pastor, Finance Committees, Building Committees and/or parishioners as required.
• Supervises the administration of parish offices to maintain efficient, customer-oriented operations in reception, communications, purchasing, technology, custodial services, housekeeping, and safety/security.
• Prepares and presents budgets, updates, reports, and recommendations to the Pastor, committees, and parishioners as required.
• Oversees all fundraising activities across the Family of Parishes, including pursuit of applicable grant opportunities.
• Supports and assists the bookkeeper when needed. Reviews and assists in operating expenditures, monitors budgets and recommends and/or seeks out efficiencies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned by the Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

• A degree or diploma in Business Administration or an equivalent and applicable field of study.
• 3-5 years prior supervisory and/or managerial experience in a professional business environment.
• Prior experience working in general business administration, property and building maintenance, accounting and finance, and/or human resources-based functions.
• Prior experience working collaboratively with volunteers and/or professional committees or boards is preferred.
• Well developed and highly effective organizational skills are imperative.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with professional and highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent and proficient in learning and using accounting-based software along with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft 365.
• Personal commitment to serving the parishes is crucial. Must have a faith-based understanding and appreciation of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of London, its tenets and culture, along with a deep respect for its leadership, clergy and parishioners.
• The willingness and ability to work non-standard work hours including evenings and/or weekends as required to meet business needs (i.e. evening committee meetings).
• A valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation to travel to offsite locations is required.

 
A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate.
 
Please note: All new staff are required to complete on-line mandatory training available in English or French. Basic computer and reading proficiency to successfully complete this education is required. 
 
Submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experiences and skills to:
Derek Thachuk, Business Manager at [email protected] by 4:00 pm on February 13, 2026. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your e-mail. A minimum of three work-related references will be requested of candidates selected for an interview.
 
 
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.