Funeral Director

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the funeral service sector is seeking a compassionate Funeral Director to join their team. This role offers the chance to provide meaningful support to families during their end-of-life journey, ensuring that all aspects of funeral services are handled with care and professionalism. You will be part of a culture that values empathy, integrity, and teamwork, while also enjoying a competitive compensation package and a robust pension plan. If you are passionate about customer care and looking to grow in a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Resources

Robust Pension Plan

Culture of Learning

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Possesses a Class 1 Funeral Director’s license.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and direct funeral ceremonies while meeting family expectations.
• Maintain community involvement and build effective relationships.

Skills

Customer Care

Embalming Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Class 1 Funeral Director’s License

Tools

Funeral Home Procedures Manuals

Job description

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 at Harbourview Funeral Centre and Jenkens Funeral Home in Thunder Bay, Ontario, you will have the opportunity to provide meaningful support to families on their end-of-life journey by overseeing and directing all aspects of funeral services, including: filing death certificates, maintaining online obituary listings, performing decedent embalming and providing assistance during the execution of funeral services.

The sunniest city in Eastern Canada, Thunder Bay is home to Harbourview Funeral Centre and Jenkens Funeral Home. Situated on stunning Lake Superior, Thunder Bay boasts an abundance of beautiful natural scenery, all the while affording the convenience of living in the city.

Your opportunity for personal growth as a Funeral Director and as a leader in the funeral profession awaits you here at Arbor Memorial and Harbourview and Jenkens.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Key Qualifications And Demonstrated Abilities

• Possesses a Class 1 Funeral Director’s license.
• Displays proven, superior arrangement, directing and embalming skills.
• Passion for customer care demonstrated in previous professional experiences.
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Excellent knowledge of Funeral Home procedures and business practices including Funeral Home Procedures Manuals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Arranges, coordinates and directs funeral ceremonies.
• Meets and surpasses the needs and expectations of the families we serve.
• Maintains active involvement within the community and is committed to building and establishing effective relationships and rapport.
• Supports the Funeral Service Department’s vision of technology integration by understanding the role technology plays in the funeral home’s success.

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.