Professional Leader for Spiritual Care - Regular Part-Time 2026-18029

Summary of Duties: 

We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead the advancement of Spiritual Care within an interprofessional context. This individual will be a key member of the organization’s innovative professional practice structure across all programs and all four Sunnybrook campuses. Reporting to the Director of Interprofessional Practice, the Professional Leader promotes Sunnybrook’s mission, vision and values across the organization to provide the highest quality person-centered care. The ideal candidate is passionate about the importance of innovative professional practice, interprofessional teamwork, best practices, quality improvement, continuing education/professional development, the student experience, academic scholarship and demonstrates a commitment to the communities we serve. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Develop, implement and evaluate profession specific standards, that advance the vision and strategic goals of SHSC 

• Act as a role model and mentor to promote continued development of all staff 

• Represents professional interests in collaboration with a variety of internal and external interprofessional committees and initiatives. 

• Develop and implement profession specific quality improvement activities 

• Accountable for compliance with profession specific standards to provide quality of care in accordance with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) and the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO).   

• Advance the Spiritual Care Vision and Road Map 

• Represent the profession and professional practice within the hospital and the community 

• Promote and support the professional and academic development of staff 

• Facilitate, support, and participate in research, scholarship and evidence-based health care including quality improvement activities 

• Participate in and promote Interprofessional Education Activities 

• Coordinate learner opportunities in collaboration with the universities and professional associations, offer guidance with respect to any placement issues, support faculty development/preceptor education, and facilitate means to optimize the student and teacher experience, including acting as the site coordinator for clinical placements and other clinical education opportunities  

• Drive the academic mandate by identifying growth opportunities, potential external partnerships, and innovative care models in collaboration with the Department of Equity and Social Accountability 

• Provide leadership and advancement for the profession via the Professional Council for Spiritual Care 

• Collaborate with external faith-based partners to ensure quality and responsive care. 

• Ensures worship services and religious space meet the needs and wishes of people from multifaith backgrounds. 

Education Supervisor responsibilities include: 

• Facilitates and supervises Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) on all levels (basic, advanced, specialist and supervisory education). 

• Upholds and maintains standards for approved programs and accredited CPE Centres by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC). 

• Ensures multi-faith education to develop cultural competency among staff and students. 

• Facilitates the continuing education of the spiritual and religious care team. 

Qualifications/Skills 

• Masters of Divinity or equivalent degree 

• Additional education in Leadership and/or Adult Education would be an asset 

• Registered and in good standing with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC)  

• Minimum five (5) years broad experience in spiritual care practice  

• Experience in a healthcare or hospital setting would be preferred 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a variety of stakeholders and team members 

• Self-directed, strong critical thinking, change management, problem-solving and organizational skills 

• Ability to collaborate effectively and to take initiative and leadership when appropriate. 

• Proven effective oral and written communication skills. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation that impacts health care practices. 

•  Commitment to student learners and overseeing the Education of spiritual care learners 

• Research/academic scholarship/quality improvement experience would be an asset