Funeral Director Assistant

How many careers value compassion the same way they do knowledge and expertise? We do things differently at Arbor Memorial. Here, we focus on caring for others, on empathy, and on celebrating people in personalized ways. You’ll have our support as you serve families based on what matters most, every single day. You’ll gain valuable experience to advance in a worthwhile and rewarding career path, surrounded by kind colleagues and accessible leaders.

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 a Funeral Director Assistant at Park Funeral Home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, you will play a meaningful role in supporting families with care and professionalism during their most difficult moments. In this position, you’ll work closely with our Funeral Directors, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of funeral services while also developing valuable administrative skills.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organizational and administrative skills who are looking to grow within the funeral profession. If you have an interest in becoming a licensed Funeral Director, this role provides real-world experience and insight into the industry.

Join our team and be part of a compassionate, dedicated environment where you can make a difference every day.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Key Qualifications And Demonstrated Abilities

• Passion for customer care, demonstrated in previous professional experiences.
• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
• Exemplifies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home.
• Assisting with removals, transfers of decedent to the funeral home or crematorium as required.
• Assisting with the preparation of various rooms, during visitations, various rituals, funeral services, burials and any other related tasks.
• Driving funeral vehicles when required by the funeral home.
• Performing general building upkeep and ensuring the proper maintenance of funeral service vehicles including washing, interior care, cleaning, polishing, general vehicle maintenance including scheduling and service care plans.
• Delegating customer inquiries.
• Answering the telephone and greeting customers.
• Performing general office administration functions including accounts payable, payroll duties, data entry and various other administration tasks.
• Other duties or special projects as required.

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.