Funeral Home Driver

Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services - Archdiocese of Toronto (CCFS) is an established bereavement industry leader. We have successfully integrated our faith, traditions, values, and strengths into our funeral homes located on our cemetery properties. In turn, we have allowed many generations of our grieving families to arrange all their funeral, burial and cremation needs in one convenient location.

CCFS is currently looking for part-time Drivers for our Funeral Home located at Holy Cross Cemetery in Markham. This job is perfect for people who are looking for flexible part time or on-call work and would be available for various shifts both mornings and afternoons from Monday to Saturday. Shifts will range between 4 to 8 hours long, during the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on an at-need basis 2-3 times per week as a driver in the funeral profession.
• Consistently punctual and arrives on or before scheduled shift.
• Drive company-owned professional vehicles safely to transport bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, and receptions as well as during funeral processions. May pick up and return family members to their place of residence.
• Vehicles may include limousines, sedans and funeral hearses.
• Courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; assists passengers with exiting and entering vehicles, including passengers with special needs, and assist with securing any passenger's personal belongings.
• Transport decedents to cemeteries, crematoriums and/or airports; may assist with moving caskets. Participate in out of town transfers as required.
• May assist Funeral Director Assistants with driving or lifting and transporting decedents.
• Courier documents, family mementos, or flowers to and from Funeral Home and family's residence.
• Carry flowers from flower vehicle, hearses or limousines for receptions, funeral services, and interments.
• Assist in organizing parking lot activity, as required.
• Assist Funeral Directors with funeral services to ensure services run smoothly and as planned.
• Act as pall bearers as required.
• Ensure company vehicles are washed, vacuumed and cleaned after funeral services and as required to ensure vehicles remain presentable and stocked with comfort supplies for mourners.
• Fuel vehicles as necessary. Follows safety guidelines and report any vehicle engine or operating issues to management.
• Complete job related documentation and perform light housekeeping duties as required.
• Other related funeral home activities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Completion of High School Diploma or greater is required
• A minimum of 1 year of job-related work and customer service experience as a limousine driver and/or professional driver with direct customer interaction; bereavement experience is preferred
• Ability to work weekdays and afternoons, Monday to Saturday to accommodate business needs
• Physical effort requiring attention to driving hazards, traffic, and weather conditions
• Physically ability to comfortably lift a minimum of 80 lbs., bend, stoop, reach, etc. and frequently endure continuous period of standing or sitting up to two hours.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and works well under pressure.
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver's License and Driver's Abstract, both in good standing. Knowledge of the GTA and surrounding areas. Significant amount of local travel required
• A clear Police Clearance Record is a required.

Employee Benefits:

• secure employment with flexible work schedules
• competitive hourly wage
• employer-matched pension plan program upon eligibility
• uniform program
• a great work environment
• Safety oriented employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process for the purpose of hiring the most qualified applicants for all positions. We truly appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those whose skills and qualifications meet our requirements will be contacted. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CCFS provides suitable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted by our Human Resources department and you require accommodations, please inform them of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation. Please note that all resumes submitted will be kept on file for a six-month period. To view the full job posting and further information on our recruitment process, interested candidates are invited to visit our website at catholic-

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.17 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED: does your current schedule allow you to work a second (PT) job at 24h per week? How flexible are they to work with another employer's schedule?

IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, why you are looking for a Part Time role, instead of a Full Time role?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Limousine Driver and/or professional driver: 1 year (preferred)
• Direct Customer Service: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario Driver's G Licence (required)
• Clear Driver's Abstract (required)

Work Location: In person