Cemetery Attendant

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of West Vancouver seeks a dedicated Cemetery Attendant for a full-time, permanent role at Capilano View Cemetery. This position involves manual labor, customer interaction, and a variety of outdoor tasks, offering the opportunity for training in equipment operation. Ideal candidates will possess strong physical stamina, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to professionalism while interacting with the community during sensitive times.

Qualifications

• Experience with landscape and maintenance equipment required.
• Ability to perform manual outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Aptitude or interest in Cemetery operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of manual labor tasks including care of lawns and cemeteries.
• Interact professionally with individuals and families during difficult times.
• Participate in the operation of equipment like backhoe for cemetery tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Problem-solving

Sensitivity

Professionalism

Team-focused attitude

Education

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License

Tools

Landscape maintenance equipment

Backhoe

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities, and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The District of West Vancouver's Parks Department is seeking a permanent full-time Cemetery Attendant at Capilano View Cemetery. Reporting to the Cemetery Foreperson, the Cemetery Attendant will be part of a small team that performs a wide variety of tasks and takes pride in being proactive and innovative in its operations. Most of the work for this position is considered manual labour, requiring effort and stamina. The ability to think constructively and to problem-solve are considered important assets,. Assignments vary and can include the care of lawns, gardens, and grounds; cemetery tasks including burials; various landscape work; and customer service, including interacting with individuals and families coping with loss. This position offers significant and intersting variety for a labour role, as well as the opportunity to receive related training like backhoe operation.

The preferred candidate will possess experience and general knowledge concerning safe use of landscape and maintenance equipment including mowers and backhoe; sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather; and have an aptitude/ interest in Cemetery operations. Sensitivity, professionalism and a team-focused, can-do attitude are desirable attributes. The candidate must hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of BC.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials. During the assessment process, successful candidates will be required to submit an acceptable Driver’s Abstract from ICBC.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Permanent Full-time

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay:

$36.79 per hour

Closing Date:

11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply through the Career Portal; we do not accept resumes via email or hard copy.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.