Funeral Assistant

Reports to Funeral Director(s) and Owner

Waverley and Westfort locations

Duties include. but are not limited to:

1. Maintaining fleet of vehicles – washing, polishing, fluids, tire pressures, etc
2. Maintaining the facility – waste collection/removal, seasonal gardens, vacuuming, dusting, etc
3. General knowledge of services offered
4. Preparing visitation rooms/chapels, arranging floral displays, managing parking, setting up equipment, and acting as pallbearers
5. Greeting families and guests
6. Door person duties during services
7. Ability to work within various religious venues, with direction
8. Limited administrative paperwork and reporting functions are required
9. Assisting with removals and transfers from homes, hospitals, long term care facilities, etc

Requirements

1. Suitable language skills are necessary for this position
2. Ability to work within a”team” setting, as well as individually motivated
3. Strong empathy, compassion, professionalism, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.
4. Strong organizational and time management skills
5. Must be available to work regular hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm) with limited weekend/after hours work opportunities
6. Class “G” license or opportunity to acquire license within 6 months
7. Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds

** Employer will provide necessary funeral suits, outdoor clothing, footwear, and can assist with opportunities for advancement within the profession. **

To apply, please submit your resume in-person at our location at 299 Waverley Street.