Associate Director - Christian Embassy

About the role

The Christian Embassy (CE) in Ottawa serves political, diplomatic and business leaders who are open to learning about Jesus, building deep, trusting relationships that support leaders in Canada and beyond. The Associate Director ministers to these leaders, partners with the Executive Director on strategic and organizational goals, and oversees the technical and logistical operations of the CE. The position is full time, permanent and in-person.

Key responsibilities

• Cultivate trusted relationships with influential leaders, offer spiritual counsel, prayer and encouragement, and share Christ through personal dialogue
• Facilitate spiritual growth through fellowship, biblical reflection and leadership development, and coordinate high-impact outreach events
• Optimize ministry technology and operations, partner with the Director on vision, strategy and resource development, and help recruit and onboard new staff
• Evaluate ministry impact and contribute to team engagement
• Mobilize leaders to point their peers to Jesus, mentor them in discipleship and invite them to CE outreaches
• Build networks with ministry, organizational and church leaders and act as speaker and trainer for churches and groups
• Dedicate 5-10% of work time (about 2-4 hours per week) to Ministry Partner Development, contacting current partners and reaching out to potential ones
• Take part in chapel services, prayer and Bible study, the semi-annual Worldwide Day of Prayer, staff forums and special projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required; a Master's degree or advanced certification is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in an organizational or corporate setting
• Documented experience in international or cross-cultural ministry
• Fluency in English and French is highly preferred; additional languages are an asset
• Knowledge of international protocol and etiquette

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, networking and interpersonal influence
• Google Workspace (or equivalent platforms)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to manage complex organizational tasks

What we offer

• Extended health and dental benefits (25+ hours per week), Health Care Spending Account and EAP access
• RRSP group contribution options with up to 4% matching after 1 year
• Paid vacation and an extra week from Christmas to New Year
• Weekly chapel services, free FamilyLife Weekend Getaway registration and Resource Centre discounts