Funeral Attendant

McInnis & Holloway – Where Compassion Meets Innovation

We've listened. We've modernized. We're evolving.

We've redefined what it means to work in the Funeral Services industry in 2025
– blending tradition with innovation to create a modern, meaningful, and
balanced career.

The Future of Funeral Service is Here – Be Part of It

If you're an experienced Funeral Attendant looking for:

 A workplace that truly values you

 A stable industry – no boom or bust career
rollercoaster

 A career with purpose and real rewards

 A once-in-a-career opportunity

A Work-Life Balance That Actually Works

We offer 75 hours bi-weekly with every third weekend
off.  Core hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
with modified hours for scheduled evenings or longer days.  But if you want more flexibility, our
Piecework Program puts you in control:

 Take on extra shifts only when it fits your
life

 Earn above time-and-a-half for those shifts

 In 2024, 93% of extra hours were voluntarily
signed up for – because our team wanted to

Recognition That's More Than Just Words

At McInnis & Holloway, we don't just say we appreciate
our team – we prove it:

 No "just deal with it or it's always been
that way" mentality.  We listen, adapt
and improve

 20,000+ Kudos messages of appreciation
exchanged in 2024

 $45,000 in gift cards earned through our
Kudos Team Building Program

 A culture where your hard work is seen,
valued, and rewarded

A Five-Star Funeral Home Experience

 State-of-the-art facilities

 Premium fleet vehicles

 Commitment to professional growth and
educational support through training, leadership development, and
cross-training opportunities

Real Support – Not Just Buzzwords

 New employees get 4 scheduled meetings per
year with their manager

 Veteran employees get 2 scheduled meetings
per year

 Built-in opportunities to be heard,
supported, and set up for success

Industry-Leading Benefits & Perks

 Comprehensive benefits package – healthcare,
dental, and wellness programs

 Bonus program, savings & RRSP matching –
employer contributions to your future

 Sabbatical program – take extended breaks to
recharge and grow

 Company events – engage with your team in
meaningful ways

 Professional wardrobe provided – work suits,
dresses, shirts, and shoes covered

 Dry-cleaning & shoe polishing services

 Hands-on and supportive managers who guide
and empower you to succeed

Your Role as a Funeral Attendant

This is a key role in the successful execution of providing 5-Star
Customer Service to families through:

 Assist in preparing and working funeral
services

Setting up the
chapel or church for the funeral service, as well as items that are particular
to the service such as flowers, photo displays, memorabilia, or culturally
specific items

 Loading of funeral vehicles with required
equipment

 Transport of families to the service and/or
graveside and to and from the home residence

 Welcoming families to the chapel for funeral
or visitation services

 Handing out funeral service folders and
providing seating guidance (ushering)

 Bringing the casket or urn into the chapel
and guiding pallbearers in their roles

 Assisting licensed directors with daily tasks

 Care and upkeep of Funeral Home facilities,
equipment, grounds and vehicles

 Working comfortably around, and occasionally
in contact with, decedents

 Traveling across Calgary to work at various
McInnis & Holloway locations

 Working a set schedule that includes weekends
and some holidays

 Other duties as assigned  

 What You Bring

 5-Star customer service mindset

Completion of
the Funeral Director diploma or enrollment in the program is considered an
asset

 Professional, helpful, and caring demeanor

 Able to lift and carry up to 50 kg and move a
casket

 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

 Empathy, compassion, and patience

 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

If you're ready to join a team where compassion meets
innovation, apply today to become a Funeral Attendant at McInnis &
Holloway.

While we appreciate all applications, only those who most
closely match the position requirements will be contacted. This competition
will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

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