Senior Funeral Director

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Memorial is seeking a Senior Funeral Director for Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery in Oakville, Ontario. You will oversee and direct all aspects of funeral services, including filing death certificates, managing obituaries, embalming, and executing ceremonies with compassion.

Applicants must hold a Funeral Directors license with 7+ years of experience, demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be able to lead teams or work independently, and possess a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Possesses a Funeral Directors license and 7+ years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director.
• Demonstrates active community involvement and establishes a positive profile of the Funeral Home within the community.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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; verbal, written and presentation.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Exemplifies Arbor’s values of integrity, trust, teamwork and excellence.
• Excellent knowledge of Funeral Home procedures and business practices including Everyday Excellence and Funeral Home Procedures Manuals.
• A valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement for this position.

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.
• Assists survivors with filing claims for death benefits.
• Provides access to post-death counseling and support group activities in order to assist individuals who are adapting to changes in their lives following a death.
• Provides support and guidance to Funeral Directors, Apprentice Funeral Directors, Funeral Director Assistants and Office Administrators.
• Uploads funeral service information to website and Sharing Memories.

Skills

Funeral license

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Ceremony coordination

Job description

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 Senior Funeral Director at Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery, located in Oakville, Ontario, 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, performing decedent embalming 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 Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

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

Key Qualifications And Demonstrated Abilities

• Possesses a Funeral Directors license and 7+ years of experience as a licensed Funeral Director. Displays proven arrangement, directing and embalming skills.
• Demonstrates active community involvement and establishes a positive profile of the Funeral Home within the community.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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; verbal, written and presentation.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills with the ability to partner will all levels of the organization.
• Exemplifies Arbor’s values of integrity, trust, teamwork and excellence.
• Excellent knowledge of Funeral Home procedures and business practices including Everyday Excellence and Funeral Home Procedures Manuals.
• A valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement for this position.

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.
• Assists survivors with filing claims for death benefits.
• Provides access to post-death counseling and support group activities in order to assist individuals who are adapting to changes in their lives following a death.
• Provides support and guidance to Funeral Directors, Apprentice Funeral Directors, Funeral Director Assistants and Office Administrators.
• Uploads funeral service information to website and Sharing Memories.

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.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit Total Rewards (arbormemorial.ca)

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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support the screening and evaluation of applicants for this position .