Casual Funeral Director's Assistant - Richmond Hill, Canada - Mount Pleasant Group

Mount Pleasant Group

Verified Company

Richmond Hill, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Canadian Memorial Services, part of the Mount Pleasant Group, is a funeral home company operating across the Greater Toronto Area.

Our success is the result of a dedicated team of professional employees who are committed to providing compassionate, caring service to each and every client, with a special focus on providing culturally sensitive service.

We are looking for Casual Funeral Director's Assistants to join our team at The Simple Alternative Toronto located in North York.
Transfer human remains from the place of death, which includes hospitals, nursing homes and private residences within the GTA, and between various sites within the company
Drive company vehicles, with or without passengers, as required
Interact with bereaved families and individuals from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds and maintain positive relations with families, suppliers and other service providers
Confirm identification of human remains being transferred, ensuring relevant information from the Medical Certificate of Death is recorded
Assist the embalmer with body preparation as requested, including dressing and casketing
Ensure company vehicles are presentable and properly maintained including washing, interior care, polishing, and vehicle maintenance
Ensure correct disposal of waste and assist in the general maintenance of company facilities (interior and exterior)
Assist the Funeral Director in conducting funeral services in our chapels, a church, crematorium chapel, graveside or other locations if required
Set up, remove of and/or transfer of floral tributes to/from various locations
Set up facilities for events including arranging furniture and assisting with changeovers
Register deaths as required
Performs other sundry duties as assigned

Hours/Days of Work:

This is an oncall position
Shifts are typically 48 hours, sometimes longer
Will typically work on weekends or weeknights

Qualifications:

Valid Ontario "G" driver's licence and clean driver's abstract
Must consent to and pass a Criminal Background check, and a Criminal Record and Judicial Matter check
At least two years experience in a high volume funeral home
Sensitivity to persons in bereavement and understanding a variety of cultural and religious expectations
Knowledge of hospitals, nursing homes, cemeteries, and crematoria within the GTA will be considered an asset
Professional demeanour and appearance