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Northwest Funeral Alternative Inc.

Ontario

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CAD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in the funeral service industry is seeking a Funeral Director in Ontario. The role involves consulting with families, coordinating services, and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates should possess a Funeral Director Licence and relevant experience, demonstrating client focus and interpersonal skills. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

  • Experience in funeral services is an asset.
  • Valid Driver's Licence required.
  • Criminal record check must be passed.

Responsibilities

  • Consult with families regarding funeral services.
  • Schedule work of other staff and issue death notices.
  • Coordinate burials and cremations.

Skills

Client focus
Interpersonal awareness
Reliability
Judgement
Flexibility

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma
Funeral Director Licence

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : Experience an asset

Tasks

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

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

  • Funeral Director Licence
  • Driver's Licence

Security and Safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's licence validity check

Transportation / Travel Information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Lifting more than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability

Additional Questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside near the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field?
  • Do you possess the required certifications?
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

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