Funeral Attendant

McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, a family-owned company that has been part of the Calgary community and leader in the funeral services industry for over 120 years, is seekinga dedicated and professionalFuneral Attendantto join our dynamic team. Click here to learn about a career in deathcare.

What You’ll Do:
This is a key role in providing customer service for funerals and related activities. Success in this position involves a strong belief in customer service, high attention to detail, a caring and professional demeanour, appearance, and a willingness to do whatever is required in providing excellence in customer service. Funeral Attendants do need to possess a clean driver's abstract and a minimum of 3 year's driving experience.

You will:

- Assist in preparing and working funeral services
- Set up the chapel or church for the funeral service, including items that are particular to the service such as flowers, photo displays, memorabilia, or culturally specific items
- Load funeral vehicles with required equipment
- Transport families to the service or graveside; to and from the home residence
- Welcome families to the chapel for funeral or visitation services
- Hand out funeral service folders and providing seating guidance (ushering)
- Bring the casket or urn into the chapel
- Assist licensed directors with daily tasks
- Provide care and upkeep of Funeral Home facilities, equipment, grounds and vehicles
- Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

- Completion of the Funeral Director diploma or enrollment in the program is considered an asset
- Professional, helpful, and caring demeanour
- Able to lift, push, pull, and be on your feet throughout the day
- Current Class 5 (non GDL) driver’s license with a driver’s abstract with six or less demerits
- Clean driving record and insured for a minimum of 3 years
- Excellent oral communication skills. A second language is considered an asset
- Strong customer service skills
- Sensitivity to cultural practices
- A clear background check (Security Clearance)
- Availability to work all shifts as scheduled, including weekends and holidays with the ability to work past scheduled hours as required to meet the needs of the families we serve

What We Offer:

- Starting wage of $21/hour
- Core shift times of 8:30am - 4:30pm, 75 hours biweekly
- Participation in the company quarterly bonus plan - up to 10% of base earnings
- Amazing benefits package including medical, dental, vision, travel, paramedical services, etc.after three months.
- KUDOS recognition & rewards program
- Accumulate vacation days from the first day of employment
- RRSP programwith $1,000 and $1,500 company contributions
- Company-provided uniforms
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A warm, welcoming, positive company culture