Ecumenical Chaplain

McMaster Campus Ministries Council

Position: Part-Time Ecumenical Chaplain
August 2026

The McMaster Campus Ministries Council (MCMC) is seeking an Ecumenical Chaplain for McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. This is a part-time position, 10 hours/week, to start as early as October 15, 2026 (Fall Reading Week). Compensation will be guided by the Anglican, Presbyterian or United Church pay scales and commensurate with experience. A successful candidate will work with one other part-time ecumenical chaplain employed by the MCMC in a shared ministry.

McMaster Ecumenical Chaplaincy is supported financially by the Anglican, United and Presbyterian Churches but historically has been served by individuals from various denominations. While ministering from a Christian perspective, an Ecumenical Chaplain reaches out to all members of the wider McMaster Community. The successful candidate will be an active participant in a Christian community, in good standing within their denomination, with a strong commitment to ministry and will be able to use their Christian faith to welcome, include, inspire and comfort all who seek their help.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of three years of ministerial experience and one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or Supervisory Pastoral Education (SPE) or the equivalent; M. Div. MTS, MPS or its equivalent; commitment to ecumenical activity; and openness to interfaith dialogue and cooperation.

An Ecumenical Chaplain shall be a consistent presence on campus with a responsibility to build relationships and minister to individuals and the particular needs of a university community. In addition, an Ecumenical Chaplain shall work with the MCMC membership in furthering its purpose as articulated in the Constitution, available on our website (https://www.mcmasterchaplaincy.org/mcmc). An Ecumenical Chaplain works within the broader Chaplaincy Centre with the Roman Catholic and Christian Reformed Chaplains.

An Ecumenical Chaplain is expected to promote the Ecumenical Chaplaincy. Campus communications involve all forms of social media, and candidates must have strong computer and social media skills. Networking on campus and within the broader ecumenical faith community is also a vital component of this position. Candidates must be comfortable with in-person and virtual online ministry.
In keeping with McMaster University’s strong commitment to employment equity within its community, McMaster Campus Ministries Council encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The full Position Description is available on the Chaplaincy Centre webpage (https://www.mcmasterchaplaincy.org/mcmc ).

Please ensure that you provide the following information in your application:

• current CV
• letter of application (maximum 2 pages) describing why you think you are suited to this position
• the names and contact information for three references

We will notify you to confirm that we have received your application but regret that we cannot provide information on the status of applications while the process is underway. All applicants will be informed when an appointment/decision has been made.

Applications for this vacancy will be received until 4:00 pm on Friday September 11.

Please submit applications to: MCMC c/o Chaplaincy Center at: