41302
Canada Moderate
Religious leaders
Religious leaders conduct religious services, administer the rites of a religious faith or denomination, provide spiritual and moral guidance and perform other functions associated with the practice of a religion. They perform these duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship. They may also work in other institutions such as schools, hospitals and correctional facilities.
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$17.31
/hr
Typical
CA$27.53
/hr
Experienced
CA$44.07
/hr
Average: CA$31.05/hr
78.5% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- archbishop
- bishop
- cardinal
- chaplain
- evangelist
- granthi
- imam
- minister
- moderator - religion
- pastor
- priest
- rabbi
All Examples
- archbishop
- archdeacon
- assistant minister - religion
- bishop
- cardinal
- chancellor - religion
- chaplain
- chaplain - Canadian Armed Forces
- clergyman/woman
- curate
- evangelist
- granthi
- imam
- minister
- minister - religion
- moderator - religion
- officiating clergyman/woman
- parish priest
- pastor
- preacher
- presbyter
- priest
- rabbi
- reverend
- Salvation Army commissioned officer
- television evangelist
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct regular religious services
- Administer rites of faiths such as marriages and funerals
- Pray and promote spirituality by delivering sermons and other talks
- Provide spiritual and moral guidance to members of a religious faith
- Supervise, plan and administer programs of religious education
- May participate in humanitarian endeavours and delivery of social services and welfare activities
- May share in the administrative and financial operation of a religious community
- May provide consultation services to government and other organizations.
Requirements
Employment Requirements
- Completion of college, university or other program in religious studies is usually required. Some occupations in this unit group may require a master's of divinity or theology.
- A period of study with a senior minister is usually required.