Parish Secretary

**Parish Secretary (Permanent, Part-time)**

**Saint Andre Bessette Parish**

**Archdiocese of Halifax - Yarmouth**

Saint André Bessette Parish, Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth is seeking a reliable and experienced Parish Secretary for the parish office located in Fall River, Nova Scotia.

The Parish Secretary will work together with the Parish Office Coordinator and will be responsible for the overall clerical and administrative and communication functions within the parish, ensuring consistency with the parish mission, vision, and goals.
- Grade 12 plus completion of an office administration or secretarial diploma or certification and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an administrative role.
- Above-average written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- The ability to prioritize and work well in a multi-task environment and as part of a team, with confidence to shift smoothly between and among different initiatives.
- Must-meet Responsible Ministry Protocol criteria: clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

This is a permanent, part-time position of 16 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 1pm.

**Who You are.** You are a self-driven professional, service oriented and passionate. Helping others achieve success provides you joy You have good understanding of the Catholic Church, Catholic culture, and the structure global Church. You have a reputation for adding value to all that you do and you are a team player who understands that we are stronger when we work together to serve God. If this sounds like it was written for you, we need to hear from you.

**To apply**:
**Condition of employment**:
The offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, vulnerable sector check and confirmation of references and credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.