Funeral Director

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Memorial is seeking a Funeral Director to join their team at Glen Oaks Funeral Home in Oakville. This role involves providing compassionate support to families, overseeing funeral services, and ensuring an exceptional level of service. Ideal candidates will possess a Class 1 Funeral Director’s license and demonstrate strong customer service and organizational skills. Arbor Memorial fosters a culture of learning and inclusivity, offering competitive compensation and robust benefits.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Health and wellness resources

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Funeral Director.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong focus on customer care and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs all aspects of funeral services.
• Arranges, coordinates, and directs funeral ceremonies.
• Maintains active involvement within the community.

Skills

Customer care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Class 1 Funeral Director’s license

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 at Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery in Oakville, 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.

If you love a challenging, fast-paced environment, consider working at Glen Oaks Funeral Home. Whether you’re an experienced funeral director or just starting out, we offer a unique opportunity for growth and advancement, as well as learning and professional development. While Glen Oaks is a busy location, we also believe in a work-life balance. The team also likes to spend time together by having team lunches, seasonal get-togethers, baseball games, charity fundraisers and our annual ice cream truck day.

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

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Key Qualifications And Demonstrated Abilities

• Possesses a Class 1 Funeral Director’s license with at least 5 years of experience.
• 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 will 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.
  
  

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than July 11, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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