Is CCO the right place for you? Catholic Christian Outreach is a vibrant, fun and exciting place to work. Our mission is to raise up Christ-centred, Spirit-filled leaders to evangelize the world one person at a time. Working together in fellowship and community, we are passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission. Through our reach on university campuses, in dioceses, and parishes, CCO is catalyzing missionary disciples all over the world. We are looking for individuals who share our vision.  Check out our Builders Magazine to learn about what makes us who we are, such as our tenets and Core Values. If you are passionate about evangelization and seeing the world reached for Jesus, or if you are ready to put your technical talents, gifts, and strengths to work in the service of the Church and its mission, CCO could be the place for you. CCO offers a variety of ways to work with us. If none of these postings seem right for you, contact us at [email protected]. We are always looking to add excellent people in a variety of positions, and not all opportunities are posted. Co-op/Gap Semester - National HQ Missionary  WHY DOES THIS POSITION EXIST IN CCO? The Co-op/Gap Semester National HQ Missionary will join a team of dedicated missionaries in CCO’s headquarters in Ottawa to support and advance the mission of CCO through administrative work. The Co-op/Gap Semester National HQ Missionary position will provide the opportunity to work in a diverse workplace. Here at CCO’s Headquarters, we create an environment where one can live out their faith while using their skills, working side by side with other missionaries for the greater glory of God.  As part of a CCO National team, you will support our front-line mission on campus and Beyond. The Co-op/Gap Semester National HQ Missionary is expected to live out CCO’s tenets, core values, policies and current standard methods and materials. Working at CCO Headquarters will give you an opportunity to see what it is like to work full-time for CCO and possibly discern a full-time call to CCO staff. CCO’s workplace is like no other. During this semester's work term, you will be able to experience the 3 aspects of what it means to be a CCO missionary: Professional, Familial, and Spiritual.  WHAT DOES THIS POSITION DO FOR CCO? * The Co-op/Gap Semester - National HQ Missionary position is a unique opportunity to serve the Lord through working at the CCO Headquarters. Working at the office, using your administration skills, helping people encounter Christ and build the Kingdom of God.  Your semester here at the office will have Eternal benefits. * In your application, please indicate the specific department(s) you are interested in. More job information will be provided upon specification of the department you are applying to. * CCO Departments you can apply for are listed below: * Finance & Properties * Events * Missions * Stewardship & Development * Media & Marketing * Human Resources DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? We’re looking for people who: * Live from CCO’s 3 core values: * Holy Goofiness * Abandonment to Divine Providence * See and Seize Opportunities * Thrive working behind the scenes * Can work independently and collaboratively in a team * Have good problem-solving skills * Display good initiative and communication skills * Previous knowledge of CCO’s methodology and materials is an asset, but not required * All employees of CCO are required to participate in the mission of the New Evangelization within the Catholic Church and work toward the propagation of the Gospel. This includes taking the initiative to lead CCO Catholic Faith studies, share the kerygma (through tools like the Ultimate Relationship booklet), and/or participation in the evangelization efforts of CCO, including opportunities to participate in CCO Missions. MISSION PARTNER DEVELOPMENT (MPD) Co-op/Gap semester CCO Staff members raise the necessary funds to cover their salary for the duration of their employment, with some national funding provided. Successful candidates are responsible for raising all other necessary funds.  Mission Partner Development is a way all CCO Missionaries live out our Core Value of Abandonment to Divine Providence. It is a privilege and blessing to rely on God’s providence. We see MPD as another avenue of reaching the world, one person at a time. The successful candidate will develop their own team of ministry partners that support them financially and prayerfully. The financial donations from our mission partners contribute directly to the funds for their salary. For more information on MPD, please see our MPD FAQ at http://careers.cco.ca. POSITION CRITERIA: RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: 1 CLASSIFICATION: Short Term, Full Time CATEGORY: Missionary MPD Funded Staff with some National Funding LOCATION: CCO National Headquarters in Ottawa WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal Office Conditions  APPLICATION DEADLINE: See ‘Important Information’ below POSITION START DATE: TBD  VACANCY: This posting is for an existing vacancy IMPORTANT INFORMATION * There are three possible cycles to apply to serve as a Co-op/Gap Semester National HQ Missionary.  * Sept.- December: Application Due: Monday, July 7th, 2025 * January - April: Application Due: Oct. 15th, 2025 * May-August: Application Due: Feb 15th, 2026 * Co-op/Gap Semester National HQ Missionaries work in person at CCO's National Headquarters Office, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. * Co-op/Gap Semester National HQ Missionaries receive a monthly salary equivalent to the minimum wage of the province of employment and are based on a 40-hour work week.  * Please provide 3 references in your application (include their phone number and email). One employment reference and two character references.  * One must be a CCO Missionary. If you are not familiar with any, please provide a character reference from someone who can attest to your character and relationship with the Catholic Church (such as a priest or a Church leader). * One must be an employment reference. * References must not be related to you.  * Please read through the following documents: * CCO Statement of Faith * CCO Code of Conduct * CCO Mission Statement  We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only qualified applicants will be contacted.  Catholic Christian Outreach welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Catholic Christian Outreach Canada (“CCO”) collects personal information submitted through job applications for the purpose of recruitment and hiring. This includes assessing your qualifications, communicating with you about your application, verifying information such as experience and references, and meeting applicable legal or organizational requirements. Access to applicant information is limited to CCO staff and volunteers involved in the hiring process. Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy legislation and retained only as long as reasonably necessary for these purposes. By submitting an application, you consent to the collection, use, and retention of your personal information for the purposes described above. For more information on this or other employment opportunities with CCO, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or (613) 736-1999.