Funeral Director Jobs

We are hiring! Cole Funeral Services currently has an opening for a Funeral Director in a professional and compassionate environment. This unique and necessary position within the death care profession helps those in a time of need by guiding them to personalized choices to create meaningful lasting memories. The successful candidate should have a strong drive to help others, integrity, be a forward thinker, and enjoy a team environment. We're looking for a team member who will look forward to growing with us for years to come!

We’re a local Ottawa family-owned and operated full-service funeral home with an on-site cemetery. Proudly serving our local and surrounding communities, we pride ourselves in providing quality and personalized services, coupled with caring and experienced professionals who look after families in need throughout our community. The Cole family continues its tradition of serving families by expanding further in Ottawa’s west end by opening a new funeral home celebration center, and cemetery office at our ever-expanding Highland Park Cemetery.

Our Role:

To help you be successful in your role and grow in your career by means of guidance, coaching, and providing tools to help you.

Your Role:

· Meet with client families to arrange and plan the funeral or cremation services of the deceased

· Present families with all service and memorialization options

· Prepare obituaries, produce proof of death certificates and other documentation

· Schedule events such as service times, and visitation times, liaise with places of worship and coordinate with clergy, etc…

· Conduct services, lead processions

· Ability to prepare the deceased, including dressing, embalming, and casketing.

· Perform other duties

· Work on a 3-week rotational schedule, including every 3rd weekend and on-call

What you should possess:

· An Ontario Class 1 Funeral Directors license in good standing

· Exceptional ability to communicate clearly in a verbal and a written capacity

· Effective interpersonal skills

· Enjoy working in a team environment

· Proficient using Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

· Strong time management skills

· Ability to multitask and adapt

· Critical thinking skills

· Be focused on client satisfaction

· Valid driver’s license with clean abstract

· Bilingualism would be an asset

· Able to lift 50lbs-100lbs

Some perks we offer:

· Cellphone allowance

· Clothing allowance

· Dry cleaning

· Complimentary Friday lunches bi-weekly

Benefits:

· Dental care

· Extended health care

· On-site parking

· Paid time off (holidays, sick days)

· RRSP match (% match)

Schedule:

· Full-time, 3-week rotation with days off in lieu

· Work will/may be required on days that are statutory holidays

Job Type: Full-time