Funeral Director Assistant

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Arbor Memorial Inc. is seeking a compassionate Funeral Director Assistant to join their team in Mississauga. The role involves supporting Funeral Directors by assisting families, managing funeral service preparations, and ensuring vehicle maintenance. This part-time position offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Health and wellness resources

Robust pension plan

Qualifications

• Passion for customer care, demonstrated in previous professional experiences.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home.
• Assisting with removals and transfers of decedent.
• Driving funeral vehicles when required.

Skills

Customer care

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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How many careers value compassion the same way they do knowledge and expertise? We do things differently at Arbor Memorial. Here, we focus on caring for others, on empathy, and on celebrating people in personalized ways. You’ll have our support as you serve families based on what matters most, every single day. You’ll gain valuable experience to advance in a worthwhile and rewarding career path, surrounded by kind colleagues and accessible leaders.

Working with Arbor means more than a competitive compensation package. We are invested in a culture of learning throughout our business and dedicated to providing health and wellness resources for all employees and their families. We also provide a robust pension plan to support your long-term financial planning and stability.

About This Role

As a Funeral Director Assistant at Scott Funeral Home – Mississauga Chapel, Remembrance Services Inc., located in Mississauga, Ontario, you will have the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service to the families we serve by providing support to Funeral Directors in all aspects of funeral services, including : greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home and driving funeral vehicles when required.

The successful candidate must be able to work rotating shifts which will include evening shifts and statutory holidays.

Job Type :

Part Time, Permanent, Evening shifts and on-call

Key Qualifications And Demonstrated Abilities

• Passion for customer care, demonstrated in previous professional experiences.
• 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 effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Exemplifies 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 any other related tasks.
• Driving funeral vehicles when required by the funeral home.
• Performing general building upkeep and ensuring the proper maintenance of funeral service vehicles including washing, interior care, cleaning, polishing, general vehicle maintenance including scheduling and service care plans.
• Other duties or special projects as required.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than May 16, 2025.

About Us

At Arbor Memorial, your career can mean more. As compassionate partners in each experience of remembrance and celebration, our team is a community focused on families and loved ones. It's rewarding work that directly impacts the lives of others. Our caring approach carries through in the way we treat one another as teammates.

Challenge yourself to grow in new directions and make your unique difference in ways that truly matter – join Arbor Memorial.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit Total Rewards (arbormemorial.ca)

Arbor Memorial is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contribution of all team members.

We are committed to providing accessible and barrier-free employment practices and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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