Interim Lead Hand - Edmonton, AB TY A

How often do you go to work knowing you can make the world a little more beautiful? A day's work is different at Arbor Memorial. Here, you can use your skills and energy to create outdoor spaces of importance, where families honour and remember their loved ones. You will do rewar ...

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How often do you go to work knowing you can make the world a little more beautiful? A day's work is different at Arbor Memorial. Here, you can use your skills and energy to create outdoor spaces of importance, where families honour and remember their loved ones. You will do rewarding work while enjoying the outdoors, and you'll go home knowing your efforts helped to create a special place that is appreciated by many.

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 an Interim Lead Hand at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, located in Edmonton, Alberta, you will be responsible for supervising and assisting with all aspects of cemetery care, providing guidance to your team, and delivering top notch customer service.

Reporting directly to the Property Manager or designated Supervisor and following company policies and procedures, you will perform interments, install memorials, maintain grounds, maintain and repair equipment, and act as a lead employee or supervise staff in the absence of the supervisor. This position is based on a 40-hour work week schedule, from Tuesday to Saturday, with overtime as required.

Your opportunity for personal growth as a Lead Hand and as a leader in the funeral profession awaits you here at Arbor Memorial and Evergreen.

Job Type: Full Time, Temporary

Vacancy Status: This is a current vacancy and we are actively seeking to fill this role. This temporary position has an anticipated duration of approximately 12 months and is subject to change.

Key Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities:

• A grade 12 education or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving abstract.
• Relevant management training or experience is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Previous landscaping, horticultural and/or cemetery experience, and demonstrate interest in working outdoors
• A certificate in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) would be an asset.
• Facilities management experience and training would be an asset.
• Exemplifies Arbor's values of integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Recruiting and Training (i.e. Landscape safety Training) with seasonal staff.
• Regular administrative tasks
• Supervise and perform interments and entombments according to Arbor standards.
• Supervise and install bronze memorials and monuments.
• Supervise and maintain cemetery grounds.
• Maintain equipment by preventative maintenance and upkeep maintenance logs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than February 27, 2026

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.

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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.

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