Crematory Operator

sci; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Toronto is seeking a Crematory Operator apprentice to join our team. You will handle the cremation process with dignity, receive remains, and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant with regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1–3 months of apprenticeship, plus certification as a Crematory Operator and a valid driver’s license for removals and transfers. You will maintain logs, uphold safety, and perform maintenance tasks at the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science where required by state law.
• Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by province law; valid driver's license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remains.
• Familiar with basic operation of industrial equipment including basic trouble-shooting skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing cremation tasks.
• Receives remains and ensures all documentation is complete with visual identification.
• Completes documentation for cremation process and equipment maintenance.
• Adheres to licensing authority regulations related to cremation of human remains.
• Maintains company logs and state-specific reports; ensures chain of custody paperwork.
• Promotes safety via universal precautions and safe conduct.
• Maintains crematorium and equipment; may deliver remains to funeral home or authority.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Compassion and integrity

Problem solving

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Equipment troubleshooting

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Funeral service program

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Properly receive and process human remains and ensures that the cremated remains are returned to the authorized person(s) according to company procedures and applicable Federal, State and Municipal regulations. Duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing all the tasks involved in the cremation process
• Receives remains and ensures all documentation is complete and visual identification of the deceased is complete and accurate.
• Completes all required documentation with respect to cremation process and equipment maintenance
• Adheres to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations applicable to the cremation of human remains
• Adheres to all applicable policies and procedures
• Maintains all Company logs/reports and required state-specific reports
• Maintains all chain of custody paperwork
• Promotes a safe work environment by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
• Maintains the crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities
• May deliver/release cremated remains to appropriate funeral home or proper authority
• Other duties as directed by management

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal program at a college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science where required by state law.

Experience

Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice

Certification/Licenses

Certified Crematory Operator as required by province law; valid driver's license required if performing removals and transfers of bodies and delivering cremated remains

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiar with the basic operation of industrial equipment to include basic trouble-shooting skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with all affiliates and/or third parties
• Good communication skills
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

Compensation : 27.50$

Postal Code: M8Z 2C4

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: CA-ON - Toronto