Licensed Funeral Director

Kearney Funeral Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Quarterly bonuses

Wellness spending account

Company RRSP matching program

Job summary

A leading funeral services provider in Vancouver seeks a licensed Funeral Director to maintain high care standards while supporting families. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience in funeral services. The role offers an annual salary range of $60,000 to $75,000, along with bonuses and benefits including health and dental insurance. Applicants should ideally have a BC Funeral Directors license, or transfer support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in arranging funeral services.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of funeral care.
• Support families with dignity and respect.
• Work with team members to complete arrangements.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

BC Funeral Directors license preferred

Job description

About Us

Join a Trusted Legacy of Care at RSR Family Holdings Ltd. We are seeking a compassionate, service-oriented, and professionally licensed Funeral Director to join our team at Kearney Funeral Services in Vancouver. This opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong organizational and interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellence and compliance, and a dedication to guiding families with dignity, empathy, and professionalism in a supportive, team-based environment.

RSR Family Holdings Ltd. is one of Canada's premier independent family-run funeral homes, serving the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island with care and compassion for over 115 years; and our journey is far from over. While our focus is meeting the needs of the families and communities we serve, our success is driven by our people. RSR operates 11 locations, and represents exceptional brands such as Kearney Funeral Services, Kearney Burquitlam Funeral Home, Earth's Option Cremation & Burial Services, and Affordable Cremation & Burial, along with our sister companies West Shore Crematorium and Fraser Valley Crematorium.

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At RSR Family Holdings Ltd., we recognize that our exceptional team is the cornerstone of our success, taking pride in our hard work and strong relationships with colleagues. If you're passionate about your work and value camaraderie, we invite you to join us in our meaningful mission of supporting families in our local communities. Together, we are committed to achieving our shared purpose, which is to help families and communities heal from loss.

Our core values serve as the guiding principles that shape our commitment to excellence in funeral care, being the pillars of our culture and guiding our every action:

• Honesty and Integrity: We prioritize honesty in all interactions, ensuring integrity in everything we do.
• Relationship Builders: We value meaningful connections, fostering relationships with our team, community, and stakeholders.
• Perseverance and Grit: We pursue greatness with determination, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.
• Caring and Compassionate: Empathy drives our compassion, guiding us to care for everyone we serve.
• Upbeat and Fun: Despite challenges, we maintain a positive attitude, finding joy in our work and impacting our world positively.
• Structured and Organized: Organization enables us to deliver exceptional care and service, grounding our values in action.
• Creative and Agile: We innovate and adapt swiftly, providing exceptional results to the families we serve.

If our values resonate with you, and you want to learn, grow, and develop within a team that inspires, shares knowledge, and cares, then please apply!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a licensed Funeral Director who delivers consistently high standards of care and supports every family with dignity, compassion, and respect. The successful candidate will bring strong professional competency, sound judgment, and close attention to detail, and will work effectively with funeral home leadership and team members to ensure services and arrangements are completed accurately, professionally, and on schedule. A calm, respectful demeanor and the ability to remain composed in a fast‑paced, sensitive environment are essential.

The role comes with a total compensation package comprising an annual salary from $60,000 to $75,000, quarterly bonus potential, health, dental and insurance benefits, a wellness spending account, and a Company RRSP matching program.

The Funeral Director position requires a high level of compassion and a caring individual who enjoys helping others.

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, who enjoy working with and helping people. The ideal candidate will be very organized, have a high sense of urgency, the ability to multitask with a pleasant demeanor, must be proficient in English both spoken and written (other languages an asset) and be able to perform physical requirements of the job.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Have experience in all types of funeral related services (arranging, coordinating of services held in chapel, church, memorial, visitation, reception/catered events, burial, cremation, entombment, minimum cremation needs)
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; other languages are an asset.
• Be naturally empathetic.
• Be remarkably organized with the ability to manage time efficiently yet effectively.
• Be able to complete the physical demands of the job.
• Be dedicated, caring and service driven.
• Have a good demeanor and professional outlook.
• Be an excellent communicator and team player.
• Hold yourself to a high standard of service.
• Build excellent relationships with families and within the community.
• Be a team player who leads by example, and challenges others to better fulfill their roles.
• Have a great attitude and truly love our profession.
• Be a leader and encourage Apprentice Funeral Directors to reach their full potentials both personally and in their roles as Funeral Service Professionals.
• Not be afraid of doing other important tasks (cleaning vehicles, assisting with clerical duties as required, etc.).
• Have a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekends.
• Have a Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.

For candidates who embody these attributes, this position has the potential for further advancement within the company.

A BC Funeral Directors license is preferred, however for the right candidate, we will facilitate licensing transfer requirements.

Compensation (including bonuses and benefits) is competitive and will be tailored to match the qualification and skill of the individual applicant.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse culture of inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. Our commitment to accessible and barrier‑free employment practices ensures a fair and respectful process for all candidates.

Candidates will need to already possess the legal ability to work in Canada; we are unable to sponsor candidates.

We thank you for your application. Candidates shortlisted for the role will be contacted shortly. Thank you for considering RSR Family Holdings Ltd. as a future employer, and for your consideration in joining this amazing team of funeral professionals.