Part-time Business Manager

Position: Part-time Business Manager – Northern Huron Perth Catholic Family of Parishes
Primary Work Location: St. Joseph Parish, 1025 Wallace Ave North, Listowel, ON 
Commitment: approximately 15 hours per week.  Flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work evenings and/or on weekends, is required in this position.
Compensation: In accordance with Diocesan policies and practices.
Posting Date: November 10, 2025
 Closing Date: November 23, 2025
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Pastor, the Business Manager provides assistance to the FOP through the oversight and management of the following administrative based functions:  building and property management, office administration, human resources, communications and fundraising.
 
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Obtains assistance and direction from the Diocesan Centre departments (Finance, Construction and Restoration, Human Resources, IT, Pastoral Ministry, etc.) as required to ensure all actions taken are in compliance with Diocesan and legislative policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Makes recommendations, obtains approvals as required and takes actions to ensure overall parish operational stability. 
• Accountable for and oversees all FOP fundraising activities.
• Coordinates, supports and attends parish committee meetings.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of budgets, recommendations, updates and reports for the Pastor, Finance Committees, Building Committees and/or parishioners as required.
• Assists the Pastor with human resource-based functions for lay staff positions including: recruitment, retention, training, performance management, salary administration, attendance management, corrective discipline, termination, documentation and file management, etc.
• Manages building and property maintenance for all buildings within the FOP including but not limited to: completes timely property safety and insurance required inspections and audits, manages contracts for repairs and/or use of FOP properties by outside users, 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 legislations.  
• Supervises the administration of the FOP business offices to ensure customer oriented, efficient and effective operations in the areas of reception, communications, purchasing, technology, custodial, housekeeping and safety and security. 
  • Other duties of a similar nature as assigned by the Pastor.

 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, 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 of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of London, its tenets and culture, along with 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). 
• Professional representative of the Diocese of London at all times with an understanding of and desire to support and promote the mission of the Diocese of London.

 
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.  
 
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experiences and skills to Rev. Philip Joseph at [email protected], 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.