Position:
Associate Mission Leader
Competition #:
26-029
Dept/Prog:
Mission Integration
Shift:
Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends at multiple sites
Wage (non-union):
$24/hr
Status:
Part Time
Hours of work:
16 hours per week
Posting Expires:
August 24, 2026
Job location:
St Felix Centre – Multi Site
NON-BARGAINING UNION POSITION
Please forward resumes to:
Human Resources
careers@stfelixcentre.org
Organization Profile
St. Felix Centre is a non-profit community centre founded by the Felician Sisters, located in downtown Toronto. We provide compassionate service in a safe, welcoming and respectful environment inclusive of all religions, genders, cultures, and abilities. We serve a wide range of clients including adults, seniors, recent immigrants and individuals and families who are experiencing poverty, homelessness and housing insecurity, trauma, violence, abuse, malnutrition, and mental illness. The facilities are pet friendly.
Mission
St. Felix Centre is a compassionate, faith-inspired community for marginalized individuals in downtown Toronto where all are welcome and served with dignity in the Felician-Franciscan tradition.
Core Values
St. Felix Centre – staff, volunteers, Board of Directors pledge to serve others with gratitude, joy, simplicity and humanity through our core values:
Respect for human dignity
Compassion
Transformation
Solidarity with those in need
Justice and peace
Position summary
The Associate Mission Leader works closely with the Director of Mission Integration to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic initiatives that foster the integration of the Felician-Franciscan charism, Mission Core Values, and Catholic identity throughout St. Felix Centre. As a Felician-sponsored ministry, Mission Integration encompasses the processes, programs, relationships, and experiences that deepen the understanding, commitment, and lived expression of the organization’s mission among team members, volunteers, guests, senior leaders, and board members.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Develops, coordinates, and delivers Charism, Mission, and Mission Core Values orientation and ongoing formation programs for Board members, management, and staff;
- Provides leadership in coordinating and implementing the annual Mission and Heritage Week;
- Assists in the planning and coordination of mission-related events, celebrations, retreats, and formation sessions opportunities.
- Promotes the visible expression of the ministry’s Catholic and Felician-Franciscan identity by ensuring the appropriate use of mission-related symbols and artwork throughout the organization;
- Collaborates with the Director of Mission Integration in developing and monitoring the annual budget for Mission Integration activities;
- Supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the ministry’s Charism and Mission Integration Plan, in collaboration with the Director of Mission Integration and the Felician Services Vice President, Charism & Mission Integration;
- Prepares and submits monthly Charism and Mission reports to Felician Services and the Director of Mission Integration;
- Prepares and submits mid-year and year-end accountability reports to the Felician Services Vice President, Charism & Mission Integration and the Director of Mission Integration;
- Participates in the monthly Charism and Mission Integration meetings hosted by Felician Services;
- Attends the annual Mission Leader Forum sponsored by Felician Services;
- Maintains flexibility to attend and provide support for special events and activities outside regular working hours, as required.
- Complies with all organizational health and safety policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- Academic preparation and/or demonstrated experience in Catholic religious studies, communications, theology, mission integration, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Catholic principles, values, and social teaching;
- Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, retreats, or other adult learning experiences;
- Knowledge of successful engagement strategies;
- Experience building positive relationships with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, social, gender, and religious backgrounds;
- Ability to translate organizational mission, values, and strategic priorities into practical initiatives that engage staff, clients, and other relevant community stakeholders;
- Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail;
- Familiarity with the Felician-Franciscan charism is considered an asset;
- Experience working within the not-for-profit sector is considered an asset;
- Experience planning and coordinating community engagement activities is considered an asset.
SKILLS
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Strong facilitation and public presentation skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences;
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills;
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills;
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, tact, and discretion;
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Experience with Canva and other design or content creation software is an asset.
Interested Applicants
Please include the competition # 26-029 in the subject line of your email.
Qualified applicants should email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at careers@stfelixcentre.org by end of day, August 24, 2026.
Acknowledgement and Agreement
St Felix Centre strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, St Felix Centre will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with all abilities and will make accommodation upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.