NOC 42204 · TEER Level 2

Religion workers

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.

Also known as:animator - spiritual guidancebrother/sister - religioncantorChristian Science nurse - non-medicalChristian science practitionerChristian science workerBible ReaderBible TeacherBible WorkerBuddhist MonkCantorChristian Science HealerChristian Science NurseChristian Science Practitioner
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Moderate

Market Demand

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TEER 2

Skill Level

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MB, PE, NS

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What They Do

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • checkCompletion of college, university or other program in religious studies may be required, depending on the particular occupation and religion.
  • checkThere may be other employment requirements depending on the particular occupation and religion.

Market Outlook by Province

MB

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for religion workers (NOC 42204) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about religion workers in Manitoba: Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Religion workers mainly work in the following sectors: Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 76%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 59% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 41% compared to 19% for all occupations64% of religion workers work all year, while 36% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.16% of religion workers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 42% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 56% 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: 19% 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: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 8% for all occupations

Moderate

Outlook

Immigration Pathways

TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

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Express Entry (FSW)

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Canadian Experience Class

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Provincial Nominee Programs

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Core Competencies

Instructing

to guide spiritual growth and facilitate the education of community members by teaching religious doctrines, values and practices

Social Perceptiveness

to identify community members needing additional support or intervention to approach them compassionately

Multitasking

to manage organizing events, providing counseling, leading worship services or managing community outreach efficiently without compromising the quality of the work

Selective Attention

to concentrate on the immediate needs of their community or the specific details of a task to ensure each aspect of their role is attended to appropriately

Concern for Others and Social orientation

to empathize with and effectively support individuals to foster a caring and supportive environment

Knowledge in Theology and Philosophy

to understand the foundation of religious beliefs and practices, properly interpret religious texts, address theological questions and offer well-grounded advice and counsel

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