NOC 41302 · TEER Level 1

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.

Also known as:archbishoparchdeaconassistant minister - religionbishopcardinalchancellor - religionDeaconAdministrator PastorBishopBrotherCampus MinisterCampus PastorCantorCatechist
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Moderate

Market Demand

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TEER 1

Skill Level

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MB, PE, NS

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What They Do

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • checkCompletion 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.
  • checkA period of study with a senior minister is usually required.

Market Outlook by Province

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Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for religious leaders (NOC 41302) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about religious leaders in Manitoba: Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation. Religious leaders mainly work in the following sectors: Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 93% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations80% of religious leaders work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of religious leaders are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 78% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 22% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 43% compared to 8% for all occupations

Moderate

Outlook

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TEER 1 occupations typically require a university degree and qualify for Express Entry. These are high-priority for STEM and healthcare category draws.

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Express Entry (FSW)

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Core Competencies

Instructing

to help individuals understand the principles and teachings of religion to foster spiritual growth and faith

Social Perceptiveness

to gauge the emotional and social needs of their congregation to provide effective support, counseling and guidance

Fluency of Ideas

to provide thoughtful and practical advice on spiritual and moral issues by connecting various concepts and insights from religious texts

Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity

to deliver sermons, conduct services and lead prayers to convey religious teachings and values effectively to their congregation

Leadership

to set goals, develop programs and guide members in their spiritual journey

Knowledge in Theology and Philosophy

to understand religious beliefs, doctrines and sacred texts to teach, interpret and convey religious principles, address theological questions and offer well-grounded advice to members

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