Funeral Director / Family counsellor

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Dollard-des-Ormeaux; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Memorial is seeking a Funeral Director/Family counsellor at Rideau Funeral Home in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC to support families on their end-of-life journey by directing all funeral services, including filing death certificates and maintaining obituary listings.

Fluent in French and English, you will lead ceremonies, coordinate logistics, and uphold Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity and service, while working with a dedicated team and accessible leadership.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken.
• Proven, superior arrangement, directing and embalming skills.
• Passion for customer care and service.
• Valid driver’s license; embalming training considered an asset.

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 builds relationships.
• Supports technology integration by understanding its role in the funeral home’s success.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Customer service

Strong communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Embalming knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Funeral home procedures knowledge

Job description

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1758

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/Family counsellor at Rideau Funeral Home, located in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, 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 and maybe transportation of deceased and providing assistance during the execution of funeral services.

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

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Vacancy Status: This is current vacancy and we are actively recruiting for this role

Key Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities:

• Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written, is required for this position.
• 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.
• An embalmer’s license or training in embalming is considered an asset.

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.

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.

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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