General Presbyter

**Presbytery of Waterloo-Wellington General Presbyter**

**General Presbyter Job Description**
- The primary responsibility of the General Presbyter is to lead discernment processes in congregations who are vacant, exploring missional possibilities and/or are facing serious challenges._

**Job details**
- Full time
- Two-year renewable contract
- Start date fall 2023

**Compensation**
- from $45/hour based on experience
- optional Presbyterian Church in Canada pension and benefits
- no additional housing allowance
- travel reimbursed at PCC per km rate
- additional $2000 for general expenses

**Key responsibilities**
- Lead discernment processes in select congregations
- Explore and support missional opportunities within the presbytery
- Encourage relationships of mutual trust and respect within and between congregations
- Attend and participate in presbytery meetings as appropriate (on Appendix to the Roll)
- This may include serving as an Interim Moderator where necessary
- Maintain a log of time spent on all activities, functions, and tasks

**Qualifications**
- Member of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in good standing
- Working knowledge of the polity and culture of The Presbyterian Church in Canada
- Strong competency in time management and organization
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to set short/long term goals, achieve them and evaluate results

**Additional Assets**
- Formal Interim Minister Training
- Conflict Management Certificate
- Qualifications in Crisis Mediation

**Accountability and Collaboration**
- Appointed by the Presbytery of Waterloo Wellington
- Works with and reports to the Business Committee
- Evaluated annually by the Congregational Response Team

**Salary**: From $45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person