Missions Leadership Team

Both the International Missions Director and the International Missions Project Manager positions (described below) will be part of a newly formed Missions Leadership Team. They will be joining a team that currently includes an individual serving in the International Staff Care Manager and International Operations Manager roles.

The final role descriptions will be worked out in an iterative process as the entire team takes shape. If you have any questions, please contact sama@navigators.ca. Applications are due by July 31, 2023

Role Description:
International Missions Director

Posted: 2023.04.24
Applications are due: July 31, 2023
Apply with resumé & cover letter to: employment@navigators.ca

Overview
The International Missions Director role of The Navigators of Canada is tasked with fostering strategic growth in our cross-cultural ministries as well as giving overall leadership to the Missions Leadership Team (MLT) and our current team of Canadian Navigators Serving Internationally (CNSIs). It is expected that the work performed by the successful candidate will be rooted in, and flow out of, our primary organizational value: the passion to know, love and become like Jesus Christ.

Main Responsibilities

• Give overall leadership to the work of the Navigators of Canada internationally (and cross culturally within Canada): MLT, CNSIs, recruiting, short term trips, World Wide Partnership Navigator connections, and research international cross-cultural ministry opportunities
• Provide advice to National Leadership Team on matters related to current international missionary work and take the lead, in cooperation with the National Leadership Team, to draft strategic direction for the future of international missions
• Provide leadership and instruction to MLT regarding professional development for CNSI’s
• As supervisor, ensure plans (V2MOM), role descriptions, strategic planning, budgets, monitoring and reviews happen for all CNSI, with support from the International Missions Operations Manager
• Lead the MLT in ensuring cross-cultural training and preparedness for CNSIs
• Create pathways for broader connection of CNSIs with The Navigators of Canada
• Foster connection and build relationship between CNSIs and host country/region Navigator leadership (where appropriate)
• Give oversight, feedback and provide approval for all international project proposals and sending of international missionaries
• Raise funds to meet annual Missions budget in cooperation with National Funding Team
• Lead in identifying, mentoring and training potential MLT staff

Other Notes:

• The International Missions Director will lead a Missions Leadership Team that includes an International Missions Staff Care Director, International Missions Operations Director, and an International Missions Project Manager.
• This role will report to the National Director
• The Missions Director will work in alignment with national strategic direction and will operate in compliance with organizational policy and procedure.
• The Missions Director will work with the Campus Leadership Team to explore and develop cross-cultural mission opportunities for university and college students.
• The salary for this role will be raised through personal fundraising.
• The role will be .7 to full time depending on additional responsibilities taken within organization, including but not limited to disciple-making

The kind of applicant we are looking for would:

• Love Jesus and want to grow in their faith
• Be a team player who can be led as well as lead
• Available for overseas travel for onsite visitation to CNSI
• Cross-cultural experience required
• Have experience in discipling people and being discipled
• Have a post-secondary diploma or degree or significant ministry experience

Apply with resumé & cover letter to: employment@navigators.ca

Role Description:
International Missions Project Manager

Posted: 2023.04.24
Applications are due: July 31, 2023
Apply with resumé & cover letter to:employment@navigators.ca

Overview
The Missions Project Manager role of The Navigators of Canada is tasked with managing the legal and administrative obligations of international projects that The Navigators of Canada are involved in, as well as giving leadership to short terms missions. It is expected that the work performed by the successful candidate will be rooted in, and flow out of, our primary organizational value: the passion to know, love and become like Jesus Christ.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage legal and administrative obligations of projects that The Navigators of Canada are involved in outside of Canada
• Review and process applications for new projects from the field
• Give operational leadership to short term missions trips
• Track new activity and growth for international missions
• Assist the operations of the International Missions Director in their duties as applicable

Other Notes:

• The International Missions Project Manager is part of a Missions Leadership Team (MLT) led by the International Missions Director that also includes an International Missions Staff Care Manager and an International Missions Operations Manager.
• This role will report to the International Missions Director
• The Missions Project Manager will work in alignment with national strategic direction and will operate in compliance with organizational policy and procedure.
• International project management experience
• The salary for this role will be raised through personal fundraising.
• The role will be .25 to full time depending on additional responsibilities taken within organization, including but not limited to disciple-making

The kind of applicant we are looking for would:

• Love Jesus and want to grow in their faith
• Have project management experience (international experience an asset)
• Be a team player who can be led as well as lead
• Have 3+ years ministry experience, volunteer or work
• Have a post-secondary diploma or degree or significant ministry experience

Apply with resumé & cover letter to: employment@navigators.ca

Role Description: Campus Mentor

Posted: 2022.04.20
Apply with resumé & cover letter to: employment@navigators.ca

Overview
Want more than just a job?
Want to live out a calling that fills your heart and mind and develops your character and skill set?

Imagine spending your day connecting and talking with college or university students about Jesus: spending time in God’s Word, offering hope, exploring what it looks like to follow Him, and serving your community.

These are challenging days in our world. There is a great need to help people discover and experience the hope and purpose that comes through walking with Jesus. We are looking for people who want to guide students into a deeper connection with Jesus and help them do the same for others.

This includes the unique opportunity to build, and minister to, a team of ministry partners. God will use these partners to provide finances and prayer support. We are committed to providing the coaching and support you need.

Is this for You?
The kind of applicant we are looking for would:

• love Jesus and want to grow in their faith
• be a team player who can be led as well as lead
• have 3+ years ministry experience, volunteer or work
• have experience in discipling people or being discipled
• be comfortable leading one on one and group discipleship
• have a heart for investing in 18-25 year olds
• have a post secondary diploma or degree

Full time and part time positions are available.

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Please email a cover letter and resumé to employment@navigators.ca