Crematory Operator

Service Corporation International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cremation service provider in Vancouver seeks a part-time Crematory Operator to ensure the respectful care of the deceased and compliance with regulations during cremation. You'll work weekends from 7am to 3:30pm, handling documentation, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety standards. A high school diploma, certification as a Crematory Operator, and experience as an apprentice are required. This role offers competitive pay, starting at $24.71 per hour during probation and increasing to $29.08 afterwards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one to three months experience as an apprentice required.
• Certified Crematory Operator as required by province law.
• Valid driver's license needed for removals and transfers.

Responsibilities

• Care for the deceased while performing cremation tasks.
• Complete documentation for cremation and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain crematorium, equipment and adjacent facilities.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to multi task and set priorities

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal program in funeral service or mortuary science

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

This role is part time – Saturdays and Sundays only – year round. Shift will be from 7am to 3:30 pm.

Properly receive and process human remains and ensure 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

Pay

• $24.71 during probation and $29.08 after

Postal Code: V5G 3M1
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: CA-BC - Vancouver