Overview
Religion workers include brothers, nuns, monks, religious education workers and others who provide support to ministers of religion or to a religious community and who perform certain functions associated with the practice of a religion. They may perform these duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship; in institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons; or in industrial facilities, corporate enterprises; or they may work in private practice.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Assist at services of public worship and religious rites
Provide religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support to members of a religious community
Conduct outreach activities and facilitate community involvement
Administer programs providing food, clothing and shelter
May plan, organize and lead worship services and church activities for a specific audience.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$34,934
$45,883
$68,178
Job openings
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179expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of college, university or other program in religious studies may be required, depending on the particular occupation and religion.
There may be other employment requirements depending on the particular occupation and religion.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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