Coordinator, Cemeteries

**The Opportunity**

Reporting directly to the Manager, Parks Operations & Forestry this role is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of cemetery finances, administration, maintenance and service delivery. You will provide a variety of public services including site visits with families to assist with site selections, processing transactions for buyers, sharing location and historical information as needed, and responding to genealogical and historical research requests. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of the cemetery’s operations such as plot location and ownership as well as financial transactions. As the Coordinator, Cemeteries, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Town on all cemetery-related matters, providing expert advice and guidance.
- Provide a centralized and comprehensive cemetery management model for Cemetery services, including considerations for data digitization, protection, and integrity contingent on the resourcing and program fees being approved as part of annual budgets.
- Manage cemetery finances, including processing payments, preparing invoices, completing banking transactions and reconciling accounts.
- Coordinate and oversee grave digging and filling operations, either directly or through contracted services, ensuring proper procedures and safety protocols are followed.
- Organize all aspects of cemetery grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, landscaping, snow removal and general upkeep to ensure a respectful and aesthetically pleasing environment.
- Monitor industry best practices and regulatory changes, recommending updates to procedures and policies as needed and consult with the Town on policy development, by-law updates and other initiatives related to cemetery governance.

This position offers a salary range of $85,559.51 to $106,949.39 plus a competitive benefit package.

**_ Applications for this posting will be accepted until July 21, 2025 at 12:00PM EST._