Funeral Services Assistant - Union

sci; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Burnaby, BC seeks a Funeral Services Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support for funeral operations and to assist families with information and services. You will answer questions, greet clients, and help with ceremonies, adhering to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include setting up for services, preparing documents, running errands, and aiding transport; a high school diploma and BC driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid BC driver's license is required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and handle materials with care.
• Comfort with basic computer use is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with funeral services preparation and setup of floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos, and keepsakes.
• Prepare service and cremation documents as directed.
• Run errands for supplies and floral deliveries.
• Act as usher and assist with vehicle transport to services.
• Greet families and provide information at the office and during visits.
• Maintain cleanliness of funeral home vehicles and spaces.

Skills

Good communication

Compassion

Integrity

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid BC driver's license

Job description

Our 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 / hr

Postal Code: V5G 3M1

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: CA-BC - Burnaby