Funeral Services Assistant - Union

Service Corporation International; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Funeral Services Assistant in Burnaby, BC, for part-time hours. You will provide clerical support, greet families, answer questions, and assist with funeral and cremation services under supervision.

Responsibilities include setting up for services, handling documents, running errands, and sometimes transporting families. A BC driver's license is required, and candidates should be compassionate with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Valid BC driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Good communication and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for services, including setting up floral arrangements and personal keepsakes.
• Prepare documents related to services and cremations.
• Run errands and assist with transportation when needed.
• Greet client families and provide information at the office.
• Serve as an usher and assist during ceremonies.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and spaces as required.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Lifting capability

Valid BC driver’s license

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

## Funeral Services Assistant - UnionApply: BC - Burnaby: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: Req.167245Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Provides clerical and administrative assistance supporting funeral operations. Other general duties include meeting the general public, answering questions and providing information on funeral and cremation information and other related topics, answering phones courteously and in a polite manner, assisting on funeral, memorial and other services or ceremonies as requested by funeral home clients and management. Attendance at monthly staff meeting is expected. The Funeral Services Assistant duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and adherence to company policies and procedures.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Assists with the preparation for services including: delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families, and ensuring proper care and storage of these items* Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance as directed* Run errands such as floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents* Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform some transportation requirements* Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families* Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)* Greets and receives client families and other persons entering the office for information and assistance* Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and or visitation* May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS****Education*** High school diploma or equivalent**Certification/Licenses*** Valid BC driver’s license with an acceptable driving record**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.* Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset* High level of compassion and integrity* Good communication skills**Pay*** $24.29 / hrPostal Code: V5G 3M1Category (Portal Searching): Administration and ClericalJob Location: CA-BC - Burnaby