Funeral Director Assistants (full-time and part-time)
About The Position
As the National Cemetery of Canada, Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services is dedicated to delivering high-quality service to honor ancestors and set a precedent for future generations. Located on Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa, we operate on a not-for-profit basis and provide funeral, cemetery, and cremation services. We are growing our team and looking for a Funeral Director Assistant to join our Funeral Services team. Beechwood is guided by core values including Integrity, Professionalism, Service Excellence, Dignity and Respect, Empathy, Sensitivity and Compassion, and Open, Honest and Transparent Communication. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations during the application or interview process can be requested.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills with families, staff and community professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Good judgment, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Team player with strong empathy and respect.
- Valid Driver Licence (required)
- Smart Serve Certification (required)
Nice To Haves
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist Funeral Directors to conduct funeral services in our Sacred Space, at churches, gravesides, or our Crematorium. This could include setting up and managing Livestreams during the service.
- Set up event spaces for services, visitations, and receptions; such as arranging furniture, preparing catering and beverages stations, setting up flowers, placing the casket/urn, organizing stationery, configuring music and audio/visual equipment, and displaying family belongings.
- Greet families and acting as a host/hostess during receptions, including serving alcohol (Smart Serve required), and support bereaved families and friends from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Clean and restore event spaces after each event; and performing general maintenance duties, light housekeeping-ensuring the space is clean and tidy at all the times.
- Transport flowers, memorabilia, and other items to and from services and events.
- Maintain the company vehicles in presentable manner and drive company vehicles, with or without passengers, as required.
- Participate in implementing systems that increase the effectiveness and quality standards of the department and the organization as well as streamline processes, and may be called upon, from time to time, to work extended hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
