Chaplain

Chaplain- Long Term Care

Evergreen Community | White Rock, British Columbia, Canada | Permanent Part time 
 

The Opportunity 

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can pursue a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. 

We are currently seeking a Chaplain to join our team our vibrant senior living community at Evergreen, White Rock. As a Chaplain, you will play a vital role in providing spiritual care, comfort, and connection to residents, their families, and team members. You will model servant leadership and Christian hospitality through presence, prayer, and compassionate support, helping others navigate life’s joys and challenges while nurturing opportunities for spiritual growth.
 

About The Role 

This is a permanent 0.8 FTE position, approximately four days per week.

As a Chaplain, you will offer compassionate spiritual care, helping residents and team members navigate life’s joys and challenges. You will support residents of all faith backgrounds while modeling Christian hospitality and grace through your words, actions, and presence.

You’ll also collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team, contributing to holistic wellness across physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
 

Key Responsibilities 

Spiritual Care for Residents and Families:  

• Build relationships with residents to support their social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

• Conduct spiritual assessments and participate in care planning and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Lead or facilitate Christian worship, Bible studies, prayer gatherings, and fellowship opportunities.

• Provide pastoral care, end-of-life support, and guidance during grief, ethical dilemmas, and life transitions.

• Help residents maintain connection to their personal faith communities.
   

Support for Team Members: 

• Foster an inclusive environment that supports personal faith and beliefs.

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to team members as requested.

• Offer guidance and prayer related to ethical or emotional challenges.
   

Collaboration and Networking: 

• Partner with local churches, clergy, and faith leaders to enhance the spiritual care program.

• Recruit, train, and support spiritual care volunteers in partnership with site leaders.

• Represent Baptist Housing’s ministry and values within the community and faith networks.
   

Administrative and Reporting Duties: 

• Maintain accurate records of spiritual care activities, visits, and programs.

• Provide regular reports to the Administrator and Associate Vice President of Spiritual Care.

• Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting for spiritual care programs.
   

Health and Safety: 

• Model safe work practices and support a culture of health, safety, and mutual care.

Requirements 

• A graduate degree in Divinity or a related theological degree (e.g., M.A. in Spiritual Care) or a minimum of a Bible or ministry degree from an evangelical Bible school 
• Graduation from an accepted Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE) course or training in professional chaplaincy is preferred. 
• The candidate must affirm and demonstrate that his or her doctrinal position agrees with the Baptist Housing Ministries Statement of Faith. 
• Capable of endorsement from the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in BC and Yukon 
• Consideration will be given to life experience and personal learning. 
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. (i.e., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid work permit) 

About You 

You are a compassionate and empathetic individual with a heart for ministry and a deep commitment to serving others. Skilled in building meaningful relationships, you provide spiritual care and support with warmth, respect, and sensitivity. Your collaborative approach fosters a welcoming environment where faith and community thrive. You are a servant-hearted leader with a deep love for people and a calling to bring hope and comfort to others. You listen with empathy, encourage with faith, and walk alongside others with humility and grace. You thrive in community, value collaboration, and find joy in helping others experience spiritual wellness. You embody Baptist Housing’s core values: Compassion, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork, and Fun; taking your work seriously, but not yourself.
 

Compensation & Benefits 

We offer an hourly wage between of $35.00 - $37.00. Your compensation includes employer paid extended health and dental coverage, retirement savings plan contributions, and paid vacation. Baptist Housing also supports your professional development, providing opportunities for growth and learning within the organization.
 

Baptist Housing Statement of Faith

Consistent with the religious teachings and beliefs of the Fellowship of
Evangelical Baptist Churches BC/Yukon (Fellowship Pacific), we believe:

1. The Holy Scriptures originally given by God are divinely inspired, infallible,
entirely trustworthy, and is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and
conduct.

2. There is only one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and
Holy Spirit.

3. Our Lord Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh; we affirm his virgin birth,
sinless humanity, divine miracles, vicarious and atoning death, bodily
resurrection, ascension, ongoing mediatorial work, and personal return in
power and glory.

4. The salvation of lost and sinful humanity is possible only through the merits
of the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, received by faith apart from
works, and is characterized by the regeneration of the Holy Spirit.

5. The Holy Spirit enables believers to live a holy life, to witness and work for
the Lord Jesus Christ.

6. The Church, the body of Christ, consists of all true believers.

7. Ultimately, God will judge the living and the dead those who are saved to
eternal life in heaven and those who are lost to eternal death in hell.
 

Baptist Housing Careers 

Our Promise to You!

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. 

Why Work at Baptist Housing? 

• Meaningful Service: Your work makes a real impact on the lives of our residents, offering you a sense of fulfillment and purpose. 
• Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves. 
• Recognition & Appreciation: We believe in celebrating our team members through appreciation events and recognition awards.