Being part of our team at Hope

‍ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service Planning
  
  • Collaborate with the pastoral team to plan and organize worship services, ensuring a cohesive and impactful experience.
  • Lead and coordinate worship music for all church services, events, and special occasions.
  • Direct and oversee all aspects of the worship and production team, including vocalists, musicians, and technical support with the support of the Music Director and Production Manager.
  • Ensure that HBCO is on the forefront of technical and musical excellence in a way that aligns with our mission and vision.‍
• Spiritual Leadership‍
  
  • Foster a culture of worship that is one of spirit and truth.
    
  • Assist in growing our staff team and volunteers in their depth of knowledge of God which leads to godly character.
  • Foster an increasingly healthy team culture for staff and volunteers.
  • Provide care to worship and production team members, fostering a supportive and encouraging community.‍
• Team Management‍
  
  • Effectively manage the worship and production staff.
  • Recruit, train, and develop worship team members, nurturing their spiritual and musical growth.
  • Create clear measurable goals and growth plans for individuals that allows them to grow and succeed‍
• Network Leadership‍
  
  • Assist in giving oversight to worship interns and residents.
  • Have a broader leadership mandate for the GCC and the churches we support through cohorts, coaching, and other initiatives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in music, worship, theology, or a related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in vocational worship ministry leadership.
• Strong musical proficiency and experience leading worship teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work a full (8 hour) day on their feet.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment such as lights, instruments, and gear for short periods of time.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong platform leadership and musical ability
• Competent knowledge of industry standard AVL equipment and technology.
• Working knowledge of industry related softwares such as Planning Centre, Ableton, and ProPresenter.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING  QUALIFICATIONS

• Mature follower of Jesus Christ with character consistent with Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
• Authentic lifestyle demonstrating consistent character and spiritual growth.
• Agreement with Hope Oakville’s doctrinal statement.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and leadership of Hope Oakville.
• You will be required to care for, minister to and pray with the volunteers within the ministries that you work in, as well as the congregation members that you encounter.
• You will also participate in our weekly staff prayer where we pray for our church, our ministry, our congregation and each other.

JOB DETAILS

• Position Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday, 8:30AM to 5PM
• Reports to: Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts
• Salary range: $65K-$94K annually, commensurate with experience and skills
• Direct reports: worship team
• Work location: Onsite; office equipment will be provided
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, healthcare coverage, paid vacation, sick time, and other standard benefits.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions follow human rights legislation. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example, because of a disability, please let us know.

‍ROLE

Preach the Word (2 Timothy 4:1-2)

• Commit to Expository and Unapologetic Preaching
• Commit to seeing others raised up to preach and teach

Spirit-Led Leadership and Vision (Proverbs 4:5-7, Matthew 28:18-20)

• Seek the Lord prayerfully for direction
• Exercise sound judgment, wisdom and discernment
• Lead together in plurality with the Elder Board of Oakville, until local elders are established in Orangeville

Shepherding and Equipping (1 Peter 5:1-5, Ephesians 4:11-16)

• Identify and develop gifts and skills in the congregation
• Develop teams of volunteers to oversee various initiatives
• Mobilize the church to reach the lost with the gospel
• Commit to pursuing the Great Commission with a view of making disciples of all nations

Set an Example (1 Corinthians 11:1, John 15:1-8, Ephesians 6:20)

• Live a life worth modelling with the Spirit’s help
• Depend on the Lord in prayer
• Faithful gospel witness

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree, MDiv preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years church leadership experience

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Elder qualified as outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Servant's heart, humble, honest and trustworthy
• Tested teaching and leadership giftings
• Strong ability to initiate, generate and execute ideas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

All applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Mature follower of Jesus Christ with character consistent with Titus 1:5-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7
• Authentic lifestyle demonstrating consistent character and spiritual growth
• Agreement with Hope Oakville’s doctrinal statement
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and leadership of Hope Oakville
• You will be required to care for, minister to and pray with the volunteers within the ministries that you work in, as well as the congregation members that you encounter
• You will also participate in our weekly staff prayer where we pray for our church, our ministry, our congregation and each other

JOB DETAILS

• Position Type: Full-time, Permanent.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday, 8:30AM to 5PM
• Reports To: The Board of Elders of Hope Bible Church Oakville
• Salary Range: $80K-100K annually, commensurate with experience and skills
• Work Locations: Onsite; office equipment will be provided
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, healthcare coverage, paid vacation, sick time, and other standard benefits

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions follow human rights legislation. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example, because of a disability, please let us know.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The internship seeks to develop spiritually mature, theologically grounded, and ministry-ready individuals through the following components:

1. To Learn

• Weekly Sunday colloquium (75 - 90 minutes) for theological discussion and reflection
• Approximately 2,200 pages of reading (avg.60 pages/week)
• Approximately 45 pages of written work over the year, including:
  
  • Book Reviews
  • Book Snippets
  • Reflection Papers
• All assignments submitted digitally prior to Sunday discussions

2. To Serve

• Serve each Sunday (8 hours required)
• Support one midweek ministry (as needed)
• Rotate through ministry areas for broad exposure
• Limited scheduled Sundays off; no vacation time allotted

3. To Observe

• Intentional observation of church leadership and ministry dynamics
• Reflection on biblical principles in real-time church life

Outcomes

By the end of the internship, participants will gain clarity regarding their calling. Some may:

• Pursue further ministry training
• Be invited to Hope’s Apprenticeship Program
• Discern that vocational ministry is not their calling

Note: The goal is spiritual maturity, clarity, and faithful obedience to Christ.

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Who Should Apply?‍

The Hope Institute Internship is ideal for individuals who:

• Sense a possible call to vocational ministry
• Long to serve Christ’s church faithfully
• Are eager to be shaped through learning, service, and mentorship

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Secondary Education
• Active member of Hope Bible Church Oakville (has completed the membership process)
  
  • Minimum 1 year of regular attendance
  • Minimum 6 months active ministry service
  • Minimum 6 months active participation in Group Life
• Willingness to commit fully to the eleven-month program
• Valid Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check required if born before 1986, if applicable)

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Evident spiritual maturity and commitment to Christ
• Agreement with Hope Oakville’s doctrinal statement
• Strong alignment with the church’s mission and leadership
• Self-motivated, organized, punctual, and reliable
• Strong listening skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Team-oriented with integrity and professionalism
• Active engagement in prayer and Scripture

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JOB DETAILS

• Position type: Part-time, 11 months (August 2026 -June 2027)‍
• Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per week (every Sunday and remaining hours between Monday-Friday)‍
• Reports to: Director of Hope Institute‍
• Salary: $17.60 hourly‍
• Work location: Onsite.

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If you are prayerfully considering ministry and desire a year of intentional formation within the local church, we invite you to apply for the 2026/27 Hope Institute Internship Program at Hope Bible Church Oakville.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions follow human rights legislation. Should participants require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example, because of a disability, HR and Supervisor will be informed.