Groundsperson

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Arbor Memorial Inc. in North York, Ontario is seeking a full-time Groundsperson to maintain grounds, perform interments, and assist with cemetery operations.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, physical ability to lift 50 lbs, and experience in landscaping or cemetery maintenance. Working hours are 40 per week with overtime as needed.

The company offers a supportive culture, health benefits, pension plan, and opportunities to grow within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract.
• Mechanically inclined with formal training or experience.
• Heavy equipment operator training or certification is a plus.
• IPM certificate is an asset.
• Team player with multitasking and priorities.
• Experience in landscaping, horticulture, or cemetery preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Reflect Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground burials and interments.
• Cemetery care including customer service, memorial & monument installations, equipment & grounds maintenance.

Skills

Driver’s license

Mechanically inclined

Heavy equipment

IPM certificate

Team player

Outdoors experience

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Highlland Cemetery Operations, Willowdale, ON, CA

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1751

Salary: $75,000.00 Annually

How often do you go to work knowing you can make the world a little more beautiful? A day’s work is different at Arbor Memorial. Here, you can use your skills and energy to create outdoor spaces of importance, where families honor and remember their loved ones. You will do rewarding work while enjoying the outdoors, and you’ll go home knowing your efforts helped to create a special place that is appreciated by many.

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

Highland Memory Gardens in North York, Ontario is currently recruiting for a full-time/ Groundsperson.

Highland Memory Garden'shas over 50 developed acres and performs more than 1000 interments annually. The property includes an onsite reception center, funeral home, administration and sales office and indoor Mausoleum and Columbarium.

The successful candidate for this position strives to keep pace with the ever-changing service demands and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of our customers in a sensitive and professional manner.

This position is based on a 40-hour work week and may change as required for the needs of the business including working overtime as required.

Job Type:Full Time, Contract

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

Key Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities

• Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.


• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract is required.


• Mechanically inclined having either formal mechanical training or experience would be an asset.


• Heavy equipment operator’s training or certification would be an asset.


• A certificate in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) would be an asset.


• A team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask and set priorities.


• Previous landscaping, horticultural and/or cemetery experience, and a demonstrated interest in working outdoors would be assets.


• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs.


• Exemplifies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be required to perform ground burials and cremation niche interments.


• All aspects of cemetery care including customer service, memorial and monument installations, equipment maintenance and grounds maintenance.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than October 5, 2026.

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 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.

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