Work In Tech

Position: Facilities Caretaker and Operations Coordinator Couple

Department: Kerith Ministries

Term: One year – with possibility of extension to permanent position

Positions: 2 Full Time Roles (40 hours/week)

Reports to: Kerith Creek Co-Directors

Location: Priddis, AB
Salary range: $42,000-$45,000 + $9000 housing benefit per annum for each person
The compensation package includes on-site housing and full benefits

About Us

Focus on the Family Canada is a Christian not-for-profit dedicated to helping families thrive since 1983. Through our programs, resources, and initiatives, we support individuals and families in navigating life's challenges with faith, resilience, and love. Rooted in biblical values, we believe in fostering strong, healthy relationships and empowering communities through compassionate and faith-based support. Learn more at www.focusonthefamily.ca

About the Opportunity

Kerith Retreats ministry team plans and coordinates Focus Canada’s Christian retreat ministry. Staff within this team support the delivery of multi-day retreat sessions that focus on the renewal and refreshment of Christian ministry couples or singles.

We are seeking a fun, goal-oriented couple with servant hearts to warmly relate to individuals and guests, as the live-on-site Caretaker and Operations couple at our retreat centre in Alberta. This couple would be coordinating the care and maintenance of the facilities, grounds keeping, performing administrative duties such as volunteer host management and giving oversight to food services and housekeeping, upkeep of the lodge and suites and lower level of the residence. It is highly desirable that some of this work is accomplished through recruiting, supervising, and encouraging teams of volunteers. The Caretaker and Operations couple will reside in the residence on the property, and fair market value for the rent and utilities will be added to their remuneration as a taxable benefit.

Visit the facility Kerith Creek, Alberta – Kerith Retreats

Why Join Us?

If you are looking for a place where, as a couple, you can experience a strong sense of belonging and make a positive difference to our well-established, mission-driven organization, this may be the opportunity for you.

• 
  Be part of a mission-driven team that makes a tangible difference in the lives of families

• Work in an organization that prioritizes faith, social responsibility, and holistic family support

• Enjoy generous paid time off and leave to ensure you have time to recharge

• Comprehensive extended health benefits to promote physical and mental well-being

• Provision of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including counseling to support mental health

• Enjoy store discount for staff to all Focus on the Family resources and materials

What’s the job?

Key Responsibilities of Caretaker

Do you enjoy hands-on work, caring for beautiful spaces, and serving behind the scenes in ministry?

Kerith Creek is looking for a Facilities Caretaker to maintain and steward our retreat property with excellence. This role is perfect for someone who loves working outdoors, managing projects, and supporting a peaceful, welcoming environment for guests.

• 
  Oversee all the Kerith Creek facilities and property including general repairs, upkeep of buildings and equipment to meet a 5-star standard

• Assemble and execute a maintenance schedule

• Confidently & competently attend to building maintenance, safety procedures and grounds keeping (i.e. lawn care, weed control, snow removal (snow blowing and shovelling is required)

• Ability to operate small machinery (i.e. ATV, tractor with snow blower attachment, snow machine for trail maintenance, chainsaw)

• Develop a sustainable volunteer team for annual/semi-annual workdays for spring/fall cleanup on trails, grounds keeping and spring/fall cleaning (as needed) inside lodge & basement suites

• Fill in as host couple as needed

Key Responsibilities of Operations Coordinator

Are you passionate about hospitality, ministry, and creating a welcoming environment for others? This role is ideal for someone who thrives in administrative duties, enjoys working with people, has a servant-hearted approach and capacity for some physical labor with housekeeping tasks.

• 
  Develop and manage a sustainable volunteer host team for Kerith Creek events and facility

• Recruit, train, and support volunteer hosts for retreats and events

• Support the other staff and/or volunteers to ensure that facilities are ready for all retreats, intensives and other Focus events

• Oversee food service logistics and dietary accommodations

• In the event the Food Services Coordinator is not available, periodically prepare make-ahead dishes in larger batches

• Assist with pre-retreat administrative needs for Intensive retreats (i.e. print name tags, prepare booklets for guests)

• Oversee housekeeping operations and assist with cleaning as needed

• Submit monthly expense reports

• Fill in as host couple as needed

About You:

• 
  A deep commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Focus on the Family Canada

• Thrive in a fast-paced, well-organized, collaborative work environment, often with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities

• You are highly motivated in completing tasks on time, with attention to details and most importantly ensuring a great guest and volunteer host experience

• Loves serving and working with others, including giving directions to, and motivating volunteers, appreciating, and encouraging them

• Ownership and willingness to use your own vehicle for business travel is required

Other Requirements

This key role requires individuals who maintain a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and a courteous, Christlike attitude by adhering to our Christian Foundations and Standards.