Cemetery Operator

**Job Title**: Cemetery Operator
**Location**: Groveside Cemetery
**Job Status and Duration**: Full Time, Permanent
**Rate of Pay**: $55,000 - $65,000 Annually, Plus Generous Benefit and Pension Package
**Hours of Work**: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Occasional Saturdays Required

Reporting to the Superintendent, the **Cemetery Operator** assists in the maintenance, operation, and administration of Groveside Cemetery. This includes but is not limited to:

- Locate, prepare and setup graves; assist in excavation and backfilling, shoring, leveling of sides and bottom, dressing and preparation of lowering device.
- Safe operation and maintenance of various light and heavy equipment; front mount mower, line trimmer, front end loader, backpack leaf blower, gas engine over seeder etc.
- Turf maintenance - fertilizing, cutting, seeding, watering, leaf removal, removal/ re-grading and chemical weed control.
- Gardening - soil management, watering, fertilizing, dead heading, cultivation, and edging.
- Pruning, trimming, fertilizing, preparing, and planting of shrubs and trees.
- Snow removal.
- Raising, resetting and installation of monuments, markers and foundations.
- Assist Superintendent with administrative duties; Sale of interment options, coordinating funeral arrangements, handling of complaints, questions and requests on the grounds and at the office.
- Custodial responsibilities; cleaning of office, lunchroom, bathrooms and shop floor.
- Training and supervision of seasonal staff.
- Occasional travel to other municipally owned cemeteries for grounds maintenance is required.

As the successful applicant, you must possess:

- A minimum of Grade 12 education.
- A Cemetery Personal Sales Licence from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (or willingness to obtain).
- Ontario Pesticide Training and Certification.
- Over two (2) years related experience in a cemetery/horticulture environment.
- A valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence, maintained in good standing.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of Stone Orchard Software considered an asset.
- High attention to detail required.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- The ability to work independently with a mínimal amount of supervision.
- The ability to perform heavy, physical work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ontario Association of Cemetery and Funeral Professionals (OACFP) Membership.

**Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those who are invited for an interview**.
- Groveside Cemetery is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and barrier
- free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially._
- Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the _
- Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitby, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Cemetery Personal Sales Licence from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario and/or Stone Orchard Software experience?

**Experience**:

- Grounds Maintenance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)
- Pesticide Training and Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person