Job Description
Mission Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chaplain is responsible for providing a variety of services to ensure the spiritual and religious needs of the Residents are met.
Key Responsibilities To assist in the development of goals and objectives and policies and procedures for the pastoral care services; To ensure pastoral care services are delivered in a manner that is keeping with the resident's needs and expectations; To monitor, evaluate and continuously improve the quality of pastoral care services provided; To ensure that services are delivered in a manner that respects choice, consent and customer satisfaction; To coordinate, select, orient, and evaluate other pastoral service providers for the facility; To act as a resource for education, counseling, and advocacy to residents, families, and staff; To question, contribute, and give advice on ethical issues of the home, residents, or staff; To assess the spiritual and religious needs of each resident which in turn will form the framework for the services offered; To incorporate the following services for residents: Ecumenical church services, Communion, Denominational services by clergy from specific faith, Non-denominational memorial service for residents, family, staff and volunteers, Ministerial visiting program, Prayer group, Reading or study groups, Special services for residents with cognitive impairments, Spiritual counseling, Off site religious / spiritual outings, Celebration of festivals and holy days for all faiths represented, Community worship within the facility; Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Completion of post secondary education
Post graduate education relevant to spiritual and religious care
Endorsement by the multi-faith Council for Spiritual and Religious Care
3 to 5 years experience with seniors
Trained or experienced in multi-faith programming
Second language consistent with the resident population is an asset
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
What Extendicare has to offer At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, Para Med, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.
We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada.
Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.
Time Type Part time
At Extendicare, we've spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.
Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes,
or assessing candidate responses.
These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is an equal prospect employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.
If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at
[email protected] .
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, Para Med, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors' population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.
We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada.
Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.
Our Mission To provide people with the care and support they need to live their best lives.
Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.
Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.
📌 Chaplain - Part Time - McGarrell Place (London)
🏢 130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II
📍 London