The Anglican Church of Canada and the National Association of Japanese Canadians are looking for a Facilitator\/Project Manager (F\/PM) for its Healing Fund for Japanese Canadians. The Healing Fund was established in September 2021 to provide healing support to Japanese Canadians affected by Mr. G.G. Nakayama, who is known to have sexually abused hundreds of Japanese Canadian boys during his time as an Anglican priest.<\/p>\n
The successful candidate will be a qualified, motivated individual capable of working under minimal supervision. They will lead the project team delivering the healing support, and will fulfill two roles. As the Facilitator, they will be the primary liaison between the Japanese Canadian Working Group, the National Association of Japanese Canadians, and the Anglican Church of Canada. The Facilitator\u2019s role is help the parties deepen their shared understandings in a mutual relationship of support and understanding, and to help the parties find a path that they can walk together in the healing journey. As the Project Manager, the F\/PM will assume primary responsibility for developing and implementing the work plan of the Healing Fund.<\/p>\n
The F\/PM needs to be personable, diplomatic, and able to work with sensitive, confidential issues surrounding clergy sexual abuse. Priority for this position will be given to applicants with any combination of the following: a background in event planning, accounts receivable, finance, Microsoft Office\/Google Drive, Japanese Canadian history, writing skills, and\/or with Japanese Language skills.<\/p>\n
The main tasks and responsibilities of the F\/PM are as follows.<\/p>\n
The F\/PM will be hired under a contract and paid through funds provided by the Anglican Church of Canada. It is anticipated that the F\/PM will be required to work on a full-time basis for the initial 3 months of the contract, and on a part-time basis for the remainder of the 5-year term of the Healing Fund. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n