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 2026 – blending tradition with innovation to create a modern, meaningful, and balanced career.
The Future of Funeral Service is Here – Be Part of It
Are you an experienced driver looking for:
- A workplace that truly values you
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A stable industry – no boom or bust career rollercoaster
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A career with purpose and real rewards
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A once-in-a-career opportunity
Your Role as a Transfer Care Specialist
As part of our transfer team, you’ll deliver on our promise of 5-Star Customer Service to our families by:
- Receiving decedents from place of death and transferring them into our care with dignity and respect
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Caring for decedents, preparing them for transfer and using a stretcher for transport to safekeeping at our private facility
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Delivering decedents’ caskets or urns to the place of service
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Driving in and around Calgary and surrounding area in a professional manner
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Setting up for identification viewings or visitations
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Deliver important, confidential documents to our funeral home locations
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Deliver flower arrangements for services
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Wash and clean transfer vehicles, and general upkeep and tidying of our Care Centre
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Assist with funeral services as required
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Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- 5-Star customer service mindset
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Professional, kind, and caring demeanour with strong customer service skills and sensitive to cultural practices
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Current Class 5 (non GDL) drivers' license with a clean driving record (six or less demerits) and insured for a minimum of 3 years, along with a claims experience letter/statement from your insurance provider
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Be comfortable working with the deceased entrusted into our care and their grieving families
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Physically able to undertake the demands of the position – bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and able to lift and carry up to 75 kg and move a casket
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Flexible to work rotating 12-hour shift schedule
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Strong work ethic, reliable, punctual, honest, and able to work alone or in a team environment
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Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Comfortable with iPhone use and computers
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Be comfortable wearing the company uniform, PPE, and maintaining professional grooming standards as set forth by the company
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A clear background check (Security Clearance)
A Work-Life Balance That Actually Works
This position runs on a 4-days on, 4-days off schedule working 12-hour shifts. The schedule rotates between 2 weeks of days, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, and 2 weeks of nights, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am.
But if you want more flexibility, our Piecework Program puts you in control:
- Take on extra shifts only when it fits your life
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Earn above time-and-a-half for those shifts
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In 2025, 93% of extra hours were voluntarily signed up for – because our team wanted to
A Five-Star Funeral Home Experience
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State-of-the-art facilities
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Premium fleet vehicles
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Commitment to professional growth and educational support through training, leadership development, and cross-training opportunities
Industry-Leading Benefits & Perks
- Starting wage of $21.00/hour
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Comprehensive benefits package – healthcare, dental, and wellness programs
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Bonus program, savings & RRSP matching – employer contributions to your future
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Sabbatical program – take extended breaks to recharge and grow
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Company events – engage with your team in meaningful ways
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Professional wardrobe provided – work suits, dresses, shirts, and shoes covered
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Dry-cleaning & shoe polishing services
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Hands-on and supportive managers who guide and empower you to succeed
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
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20,000+ Kudos messages of appreciation exchanged in 2025
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$45,000 in gift cards earned through our Kudos Team Building Program
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A culture where your hard work is seen, valued, and rewarded
Real Support – Not Just Buzzwords
- New employees get 4 scheduled meetings per year with their manager
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Veteran employees get 2 scheduled meetings per year
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Built-in opportunities to be heard, supported, and set up for success
If you’re ready to join a team where compassion meets innovation, apply today to become a Transfer Care Specialist 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.
