Search for a new Vicar underway

The Cathedral Church of St. James and the Bishop of Toronto are seeking a full-time Vicar for the
Cathedral, which is a symbol of God’s presence and love in the heart of Toronto.

St. James Cathedral, located in downtown Toronto, has been a focal point of religious and cultural life in the city since 1797. With its rich history, it serves a thriving and vibrant multicultural city.

In consultation with the Dean, the Vicar will have oversight of much of the liturgical life of the Cathedral.

This includes a vigorous regular worship life grounded in the Anglican tradition, as well as Diocesan
liturgies and major civic services throughout the year. Worship is supported by a rich music program
that draws many with its transcendent beauty.

St. James Cemetery, the oldest operating cemetery in Toronto, is home to the Chapel of St. James-the-
Less where funeral services are held. The cemetery also operates a crematorium: one of only two in the
centre of the city. The Vicar is responsible for many of the funerals at this site as well.

St. James Cathedral is a welcoming, diverse community, committed to social justice and to engaging in a robust outreach ministry. The Vicar we seek communicates the Gospel with passion and integrity, works effectively with lay and professional leaders, serves with empathy, warmth and humour, demonstrating patience and confidence in a fast-paced, complex ministry setting.

Our Vicarage is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in the Cathedral Centre, offering a lifestyle
in one of the most diverse and exciting neighbourhoods of the city.

For further information, including a detailed job description and Parish Profile, please contact
vicarsearch@stjamescathedral.ca. Applications will be considered until close of business on April 30,
2021.