Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto (CCFS) is currently looking to fill a vacancy for a full-time Foreperson/ Supervisor to join our team. This is not just any job and we are not just any employer – we are a mission.
Join a connected team of dedicated professionals who take pride in meaningful work that truly matters. In our special setting, you’ll find the stability of secure, long-term employment, the satisfaction of leading and developing a skilled team, and the fulfillment that comes from seeing the difference your work makes every day. If you’re looking for a career where your leadership, hands-on expertise and commitment to service are valued, where you can build something lasting, this opportunity may be for you.
This position is located at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home in Markham. This role provides the right person with an opportunity to apply their knowledge and experience in property management and team leadership in a rewarding environment as part of a management team working to deliver compassionate care for the families we serve.
The Job:
- plan, co-ordinate and supervise Cemetery grounds team and overall cemetery operations to ensure that all interments and cremations are prepared, set-up and completed as per policies and procedures.
- ensuring the maintenance of our cemetery property which includes mausoleums, satellite cemeteries and an on-site funeral home; may include dealing with on-site subcontractors
- manage various landscaping projects in and around buildings, structures, monuments and roadways
- supervise maintenance tasks such as the framing, pouring and installation of concrete memorial foundations, the installation of bronze/granite markers, pictures, wreaths, and other memorialization items as required.
- assure the Health and Safety of employees and visitors
- other tasks include: assist in developing and updating modified workplans, training employees, maintaining inventory of supplies and materials, monitoring the use and maintenance of cemetery vehicles and equipment, coordinating annual special events to CCFS standards
- completing daily, monthly and regular administrative tasks including assistance with expenses and project budgeting.
The Offer:
- A competitive salary
- Annual Incentive Program
- Extensive benefits, paid 100% by employer
- Company match pension plan
- A five-day weekly schedule, with one scheduled day off, Monday to Saturday.
- On-the-job training and education reimbursement program
- Secure employment and great work environment
The Person:
We invite you to apply for this position if you are interested in working for a leader in the profession and bring with you the following skills and experiences:
- strong communication, time management, interpersonal, customer service, problem solving, detail oriented, computer literate, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Previous bereavement experience, knowledge of cemetery and crematorium operations or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge and/or experience of vehicles and equipment which may include, but not limited to landscaping equipment, landscape trailers, backhoes, utility vehicles, casket lifts, lowering devices, etc. is preferred.
- Mechanical orientation, property / operations management experience and/or general construction knowledge.
- A minimum of 5 years of previous supervisory experience is required.
- Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
- A valid Ontario G Driver’s License in good standing
- A clear Police Clearance Record
- Post secondary school education is preferred
For further information about this role and our recruitment process, interested candidates who share our vision to provide compassionate and are looking for a unique and mutually rewarding employment experience are invited to submit their resume today!
We are committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process for the purpose of hiring the most qualified applicants for all roles. 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 accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted by our Human Resources department and you require accommodation, please inform them of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $43.00-$46.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Supervising experience in an unionized environment: 5 years (required)
- Customer service: 4 years (required)
- General Construction: 5 years (required)
- Backhoe operation: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario Driver G License (required)
Work Location: In person
