funeral director

Government of Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Funeral Director to provide essential services to families during their time of need. This role involves coordinating funeral arrangements, consulting with bereaved families, and managing staff to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Funeral Director Licence and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dedicated team committed to supporting families with care and professionalism, making a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Night shift premium

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must hold a Funeral Director Licence and a valid Driver's License.
• Experience in funeral services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Consult with families regarding funeral services and benefits.
• Schedule and coordinate work of staff for funeral services.
• Complete legal documentation and issue death notices.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal awareness

Organized

Judgement

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Funeral Director Licence

Driver's License

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Consult with family of deceased regarding funeral and related services
• Inform survivors of benefits
• Schedule work of other staff
• Issue death notices to newspapers
• Maintain and order supplies
• Co-ordinate burials and cremations
• Complete legal documentation
• Pre-arrange funerals
• Arrange for transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
• Work with minimal supervision

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Funeral Director Licence
• Driver's License

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program