Cemetery Services Clerk

**_Position Open: May 2 to May 9_**
Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries is a not-for-profit organization that has been caring for families in the GTA since 1826. We operate ten cemeteries, nine funeral centres and four cremation centres, all serving the distinct needs of the local communities where they are located. As a community partner and environmental steward, we constantly strive to set innovative standards for our industry, guided by new trends, and advancements in technology without compromising our long-held values. We are a collection of amazing people who recognize that what they do every day is genuinely meaningful to the families we serve.

We are looking for a **Floater** **Cemetery**Services Clerk**to join our team for **12** months** and travel to all 10 Cemetery locations as needed.

Your home location is York Cemetery.

**Customer Engagement**
- Relieve Receptionist as required.
- Meet with families as needed (in-person, digitally, phone).
- Attend graveside interments of cremated remains.

**Administrative Support**
- Process memorial orders; create documents, receipts, invoices, foundation and setting orders. Includes receiving and tracking of memorial orders, including dealer approvals.
- Create and process purchase orders.
- Order and receive office supplies.
- Maintain stock of collateral material.
- Reconcile and prepare daily bank deposits and various reports.
- Maintain existing reports supporting the team (including PAP paid in full report, utilized prepaid report, etc.)
- Scan/index cemetery documents into Perceptive Content.
- Finalize all arrangements ensuring documents are received and processed.
- Finalize and process interment rights & records documents, such as transfers, and allocations, etc.
- Reconcile petty cash, includes monitoring for change and may require going to go to the bank.
- Responsible for the mail; includes delivery/pick at post office and processing items through the site mail machine.
- Grave Verification; check interments/entombments daily; take photographs and rubbings of memorials as needed.
- Assist with office inventory control, including cremation urn inventory, monitoring wreaths and office supplies.
- Maintain accurate records of processed documents and compile reports as needed.
- Track courtesy markers and courtesy crosses and maintaining record and removal as needed.

**Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility**
- Commit to work within an inclusive team that enables MPG to better understand and connect with the diverse communities it seeks to serve; and
- Model their commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility through their words and actions.

**Other**
- Other sundry project, and tasks as assigned by Manager, Cemetery Services.

**Hours/Days of Work**:

- 5 days a week including every Monday, Friday & Saturday.
- Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday off
- as per site needs.
- Daily Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
- as per site needs.

**Qualifications**:

- A valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
- The successful applicant must obtain a Sales Representative Licence upon hire.
- Working knowledge of the death care industry would be considered an asset.
- Understanding and knowledge of clerical responsibilities.
- Commitment to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team player.
- Understanding and knowledge of clerical responsibilities.
- Intermediate proficiency of Windows and MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to multi-task in a busy office environment.

At Mount Pleasant Group, we believe our strength is in the passion of our people, and value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are respected, supported and can be their authentic self. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that will allow us to collaborate on deeper levels and better serve the richly diverse communities of which we are privileged to be a part. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences and identities who are equally committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Mount Pleasant Group is committed to providing equitable opportunities to all applicants and strives to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Mileage will be provided, with York Cemetery as the home base.