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funeral director

Posted on May 09, 2025 by Employer details Northwest Funeral Alternative Inc.

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Job details

  • LocationThunder Bay, ON
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary51,000 to 67,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, On Call, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3302133

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Consult with family of deceased regarding funeral and related services
  • Inform survivors of benefits
  • Schedule work of other staff
  • Issue death notices to newspapers
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Co-ordinate burials and cremations
  • Complete legal documentation
  • Pre-arrange funerals
  • Arrange for transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • Work with minimal supervision

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Funeral Director Licence
  • Driver's License

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Tight deadlines
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-06-08

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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