Job Summary
- The candidate must have an Ontario license Funeral Director class 1 embalming, FD1.
- We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Funeral Director class 1 to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of funeral services, including transportation, preparation, and presentation of the deceased.
- Meet with families to discuss their wishes and preferences for services, providing guidance on options available.
- Prepare necessary legal documents and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Manage the logistics of funeral services, including scheduling, staffing, and equipment needs.
- Provide support to families before, during, and after services, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
- Conduct sales of funeral merchandise such as caskets, urns, and memorial products.
- Perform heavy lifting as required for the handling of remains and equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment within the funeral home.
- Performing embalming and preparations.
Experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to empathize with grieving families.
- Bi-lingual French and English.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and manage physical demands associated with the role.
Location
- We help around 180 families yearly.
- The area offers affordable rent and housing, Hawkesbury is on the Ottawa River, with easy access to nature, shopping and more.
- We are located one hour from Ottawa, Montréal and Mont-Tremblant. Hawkesbury is located on the beautiful Ottawa River with the Laurentians mountains close by.
- Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with uniform, cell phone/data. We offer a good work schedule to ensure a healthy work and personal life balance.
- Join our team in providing meaningful support to families during their most challenging times. Your compassion and professionalism will make a significant impact in our community.
Job Type: Full-time
- Depending on experience and performance, pay to be discussed with advancement possibilities.
Pay:
- Salary to be discussed based on experience.
- We do offer competitive salaries and benefits.
- Additional pay and Bonus: depending on experience and performance
Benefits:
- Paid vacations
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Retirement plan RRSP match 5%
- Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30
On call
- Weekends as per schedule with weekdays off, working on a balanced schedule.
Work Location: Hawkesbury, Ontario
To apply please send resume or inquiry about the position to Jean-René Berthiaume
[email protected]