Pianist / Organist

Anglican Diocese of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

23h•CA$27 - CA$27•Hybrid

About The Position

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church is seeking a Pianist or Organist to provide musical accompaniment for the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Inuktitut-language worship service. The successful candidate will provide organ and/or piano accompaniment for congregational hymns and incidental liturgical music and will work collaboratively with the Incumbent Priest and designated lay leaders from the Inuit congregation to support meaningful and culturally rooted worship. This role is a part-time position requiring both onsite and offsite preparation time each week.

Requirements

Proficiency in piano and/or organ accompaniment suitable for congregational worship.
Ability to support congregational singing confidently and sensitively.
Collaborative and respectful team member.
Dependable and punctual.
Comfortable working with clergy and lay leadership.
Flexible and responsive to liturgical needs.
Supportive of the mission and worship life of the Anglican Church.

Nice To Haves

Experience accompanying church services or similar worship settings is preferred.
Familiarity with Anglican liturgy is an asset.
Knowledge of the Inuktitut language is considered a strong asset.
Respect for and sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Inuit congregation.
Applicants who are members of the Anglican Church or who demonstrate a strong understanding of Anglican worship and liturgical practice.

Responsibilities

Provide piano and/or organ accompaniment for the 11:30 a.m. Inuktitut-language Sunday service.
Accompany congregational hymns and provide incidental music at various points throughout the liturgy (e.g., prelude, offertory, communion, postlude, as appropriate).
Support confident congregational singing in a manner that is sensitive to the musical traditions and language of the Inuit congregation.
Be onsite and prepared to begin promptly at the designated service time.
Use the congregation’s Inuktitut Hymnal as the principal source for music selections (sheet music provided).
Select hymns in consultation with the Incumbent Priest or a designated lay leader from the Inuit congregation.
Prepare music in advance to ensure confident and supportive accompaniment.
Communicate regularly with clergy and lay leadership regarding upcoming services, special themes, or liturgical seasons.
Provide music for additional services throughout the year, including but not limited to: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
Provide music for weddings, memorial services, and funerals held at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church.