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Position: Part-time Musician (Pianist/Organist). This position is currently vacant.
Work Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary, 337 Ontario St., Hwy 21 South, Grand Bend, Ontario, N0M 1T0
Commitment: Weekend masses and seasonal liturgical celebrations, as well as funerals and weddings ~ 3 to 4 hours per week
Compensation: estimated salary range: $22.75 to $30.00 per hour
Posting Date: January 15, 2026
Closing Date: February 6, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Pastor, the Musician provides piano/organ music for weekend masses and seasonal liturgical celebrations, as well as funerals and weddings. The Musician creates a prayerful atmosphere with liturgical music and singing, which supports the scriptural message of the week, allowing the congregation to be more fully nourished.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:- Assist the Choir Director in the planning and implementation of all aspects of liturgical music for weekend and seasonal celebrations.
- Conduct rehearsals for the weekend and seasonal choir.
- Assist with recruiting new choir members and maintain a contact list of choir members.
- Plan the liturgical calendar with the choir director, pastor, and the liturgy committee.
- Assist families with music selection and/or play music at funerals and weddings as assigned.
- May direct the choir when the Choir Director is not available.
- May help supervise and direct instrumentalists, cantors and choir members.
- Other duties of a similar nature as assigned by the Pastor.
- A degree in music or equivalent training/background in playing piano and/or organ music.
- Prior experience playing piano and/or organ for large events where attendants are singing with the music.
- Working knowledge of basic sound system functions.
- Exemplary communication skills (working well with adults, children, teachers, parents, etc.).
- Knowledge of and the ability to play a variety of liturgical music genres – traditional to contemporary.
- Knowledge of liturgical services, worship and masses in the Roman Catholic Church is an asset.
- Must be available to work on weekends, evenings and statutory holidays.
- A faith-based understanding of the Catholic Church, its tenets and culture.
- 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.
Note: All new staff are required to complete online 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 references to: Email: [email protected]
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.