Funeral

Interested applicants may forward their resumes to:

Mount Pleasant Group Human Resources 500-65 Overlea Boulevard Toronto, ON M4H 1P1 Email:recruitment@mountpleasantgroup.com   The Mount Pleasant Group is committed to providing equitable opportunities to all applicants and welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We will provide accommodation in recruitment as needed. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Canadian Memorial Services is a funeral home company operating across the Greater Toronto Area, under the brand name The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres. Our success is the result of a dedicated team of professional employees who are committed to providing compassionate, caring service to each and every client, with a special focus on providing culturally sensitive service.

 

We are currently looking for:

 

Funeral Director's Assistant - Contract Full-time

Location: The Simple Alternative, Toronto

 

The Successful Candidate will be Required to:

• Transfer human remains from the place of death, which includes hospitals, nursing homes and private residences within the GTA, and between various sites within the company;

• Perform transportation services on behalf of the Office of the Chief Coroner, which includes the transportation of human remains for further investigation, or removal of human remains from public spaces for storage and identification;

• Interact with bereaved families and individuals from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds and maintain positive relations with families, suppliers and other service providers;

• Confirm identification of human remains being transferred, ensuring relevant information from the Medical Certificate of Death is recorded;

• Register deaths as required;

• Assist the embalmer with body preparation as requested, including dressing and casketing;

• Ensure correct disposal of waste and assist in the general maintenance of company facilities (interior and exterior);

• Set up, remove of and/or transfer of floral tributes to/from various locations;

• Ensure company vehicles are presentable and properly maintained including washing, interior care, polishing, and vehicle maintenance;

• Assist the Funeral Director in conducting funeral services in our chapels, a church, crematorium chapel, graveside or other locations if required;

• Set up, and/or clean the facilities including arranging furniture and assisting with changeovers, and restore the facilities to their original condition if required;

• Clean the facilities after services Drive company vehicles, with or without passengers, as required;

• Perform other sundry duties as assigned.

 

Days and Hours of Work:

• Combination of day, afternoon, overnights and weekends (37.5 hours per week) this is subject to change.

 

Qualifications:

• A valid Ontario “G” driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract;

• Must consent to and pass a Criminal Background check, and a Criminal Record and Judicial Matter check;

• Sensitivity to persons in bereavement and understanding a variety of cultural and religious traditions;

• Knowledge of hospitals, nursing homes, cemeteries, and crematoria within the GTA will be considered an asset;

• Familiarity with a funeral home environment and its policies and procedures is an asset;

• Professional demeanour and appearance.

 

The deadline for internal applications is Monday, October 2, 2023

Applications may be forwarded to: recruitment@mountpleasantgroup.com

 

Celebrant - Contract Full-time (12 months)

Location: Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre

 

The Successful Candidate will be Required to:

• Travel and work at any Funeral Centre as required (will be based at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre);

• Meet with clients at a Funeral Centre, client workplace or at their home as required;

• Interview clients to design, plan, and deliver a personalized and meaningful ceremony or celebration that reflects the life of the deceased and meets the client’s needs;

• Use music, literature, and other elements to create a personalized experience for each family served;

• Provide a written copy of the tribute to the client;

• Handle situations where differences or conflict between clients and/or participants affects the planning and/or delivery of the ceremony or celebration;

• Lead and officiate ceremonies either indoors or at outdoor spaces;

• Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and practice;

• Provide leadership in the ceremony and perform the role of celebrant with professionalism, clarity, empathy and flexibility to ensure that all participants are actively engaged with the ceremony/celebration;

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing meaningful experiences and exceeding customer service expectations;

• May require work outside of normal business hours, especially when meeting potential clients;

• Perform other sundry tasks as assigned.

 

Days and Hours of Work:

• Combination of day, afternoon, overnights and weekends;

• (37.5 hours per week) this is subject to change.

 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or at least three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Completion of a Celebrant certification program through a reputable provider;

• A valid Ontario “G” driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract;

• Good communication skills;

• Works well in a team environment;

• Sensitive to client needs, can develop warm client relationships;

• Manage distressing and stressful situations with sensitivity and care;

• Provide funeral services to various faiths and cultures;

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills;

• Willingness to be flexible;

• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task;

• Basic proficiency of Windows and MS Office.

 

The deadline for internal applications is Thursday, September 21, 2023

Applications may be forwarded to: recruitment@mountpleasantgroup.com 

 

Funeral Director's Assistant - Permanent Full-time

Location: The Simple Alternative, Toronto

 

The Successful Candidate will be Required to:

• Transfer human remains from the place of death, which includes hospitals, nursing homes and private residences within the GTA, and between various sites within the company;

• Perform transportation services on behalf of the Office of the Chief Coroner, which includes the transportation of human remains for further investigation, or removal of human remains from public spaces for storage and identification;

• Interact with bereaved families and individuals from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds and maintain positive relations with families, suppliers and other service providers;

• Confirm identification of human remains being transferred, ensuring relevant information from the Medical Certificate of Death is recorded;

• Register deaths as required;

• Assist the embalmer with body preparation as requested, including dressing and casketing;

• Ensure correct disposal of waste and assist in the general maintenance of company facilities (interior and exterior);

• Set up, remove of and/or transfer of floral tributes to/from various locations;

• Ensure company vehicles are presentable and properly maintained including washing, interior care, polishing, and vehicle maintenance;

• Assist the Funeral Director in conducting funeral services in our chapels, a church, crematorium chapel, graveside or other locations if required;

• Set up, and/or clean the facilities including arranging furniture and assisting with changeovers, and restore the facilities to their original condition if required;

• Clean the facilities after services Drive company vehicles, with or without passengers, as required;

• Perform other sundry duties as assigned.

 

Days and Hours of Work:

• Combination of day, afternoon, overnights and weekends (37.5 hours per week) this is subject to change.

 

Qualifications:

• A valid Ontario “G” driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract;

• Must consent to and pass a Criminal Background check, and a Criminal Record and Judicial Matter check;

• Sensitivity to persons in bereavement and understanding a variety of cultural and religious traditions;

• Knowledge of hospitals, nursing homes, cemeteries, and crematoria within the GTA will be considered an asset;

• Familiarity with a funeral home environment and its policies and procedures is an asset;

• Professional demeanour and appearance.

 

The deadline for internal applications is Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Applications may be forwarded to: recruitment@mountpleasantgroup.com

 

Funeral Director - Permanent Full-time

Location: Pine Hills Funeral Centre, Scarborough

 

The Successful Candidate will be Required to:

• Arrange, co-ordinate and/or facilitate activities associated with family needs such as services, transfers, preparation of human remains and any other activities associated with their needs;

• Present and sell products and services to at-need and pre-need families and assist them in their decisions for disposition of human remains;

• Respond to information and service inquiries;

• Maintain funeral home facility and vehicles as required;

• Perform other sundry tasks as assigned.

 

Days and Hours of Work:

• Schedule is a combination of days, evenings and weekends.

 

Qualifications:

• Valid Funeral Director – Class 1 Licence;

• At least three year’s experience directing and arranging in a high volume environment;

• A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and clean driving record;

• Able to provide funeral services to various faiths and cultures;

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;

• Able to communicate with a high degree of professionalism, empathy, compassion, and tact;

• Keen eye for detail and ability to multi-task;

• Intermediate proficiency of Windows and MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook;

 

The deadline for internal applications is Thursday, June 22, 2023

Applications may be forwarded to: recruitment@mountpleasantgroup.com