Temporary Funeral Director

Canadian Memorial Services serves the Greater Toronto Area with three stand-alone Simple Alternative Funeral Centres and six Funeral Centres that are located on cemeteries owned by the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries. 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 currently looking for a licensed Funeral Director (1 Year Contract) to join our team at The Simple Alternative - Pickering Location.

**This role offers**:

- 37.5 hours a week, with no shift scheduled longer than 7.5 hours
- No on-call requirements after hours
- Comprehensive benefits package paid for by the employer
- All statutory holidays are observed (with the exception of December 26).
- Arrange, co-ordinate and/or facilitate activities associated with family needs such as services, transfers, preparation of human remains and any other activities associated with their needs.
- Present and sell products and services to at-need and pre-need families and assist them in their decisions for disposition of human remains
- Respond to information and service inquiries
- Maintain funeral home facility and vehicles as required
- Perform other sundry tasks as assigned

**Hours/Days of Work**:

- Tuesday - Saturday

**Qualifications**:

- Valid Funeral Director’s Licence
- Funeral directing and arranging experience are required
- Able to provide funeral services to various faiths and cultures
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Professional demeanour
- Keen eye for detail and ability to multi-task
- A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and clean driving record
- Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office
- Aftercare and/or bereavement training would be considered an asset