Compassionate Funeral Director Assistant (Part-Time)

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Arbor Memorial is hiring a Funeral Director Assistant for Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario. You will provide outstanding service to families, supporting Funeral Directors in all aspects of funeral services, including greeting families and coordinating transfers.

This part-time/call-in role offers growth opportunities, teamwork, and a culture built on compassion, integrity and excellence, with supportive leadership and a focus on serving grieving families with dignity.

Qualifications

• Passion for customer care and service.
• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Embodies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home.
• Assisting with removals, transfers of decedent to the funeral home or crematorium as required.
• Assisting with the preparation of various rooms, during visitations, various rituals, funeral services, burials and related tasks.
• Driving funeral vehicles when required by the funeral home.
• Performing general building upkeep and vehicle maintenance tasks such as washing, interior care, cleaning, polishing, and scheduling service care plans.
• Other duties or special projects as required.

Skills

Customer care

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Client-focused

Physical capability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Arbor Memorial is hiring a Funeral Director Assistant for Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario. You will provide outstanding service to families, supporting Funeral Directors in all aspects of funeral services, including greeting families and coordinating transfers.

This part-time/call-in role offers growth opportunities, teamwork, and a culture built on compassion, integrity and excellence, with supportive leadership and a focus on serving grieving families with dignity.