Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Looking for meaningful part-time casual work?
If you are a caring, compassionate person, have a flexible schedule, a valid Alberta Driver’s License and a sincere interest in serving others, we may have the perfect position for you. Foster’s Garden Chapel Funeral Home is looking for casual, part-time Funeral Service Assistants.
Job Responsibilities
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Prepares for services to include delivering and setting up floral arrangements, chairs, caskets, urns, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; ensures proper care and storage of any of these items
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Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance, as directed by management
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Assists with respectful preparation of remains of deceased, including dressing and lifting deceased, or operation of crematory, as permitted by law and in keeping with company regulations
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Performs office duties such as answering phones and operating fax machine, computer, multiline phone system, debit card machine, typewriter, postage meter and scale and stereo/video system.
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Run errands such as for floral delivery, picking up of supplies, documents, etc
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Serves as an usher and may park cars or perform any transportation requirements.
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Drives Funeral Home vehicles for services and picking up families
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Ensures refreshments are available (where allowed by law)
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Assist with visitations, memorial and funeral services which may include; visitation and chapel set up, dressing and casketing remains, delivering family items and flowers.
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Prepares documents related to services, cremations, maintenance etc.,
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Greets and receives client families and / or other persons entering the office for information and assistance
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Accommodates the needs of the family during a service and/or visitation
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May wash and clean funeral home vehicles and other client vehicles as required from time to time
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
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Previous customer service and/or sales experience preferred
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Proficient with MS Office suite and databases preferred; ability and willingness to learn required
Certification/Licenses
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Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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High level of compassion and integrity
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Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
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Professional behaviors and team player
Postal Code: T2M 3A5
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: CA-AB - Calgary
