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Arbor Memorial Inc

Funeral Director Assistant

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Pay: $18.5 to $20 CAD / hour
Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

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Funeral Director Assistant

How many careers value compassion the same way they do knowledge and expertise? We do things differently at Arbor Memorial. Here, we focus on caring for others, on empathy, and on celebrating people in personalized ways. You’ll have our support as you serve families based on what matters most, every single day. You’ll gain valuable experience to advance in a worthwhile and rewarding career path, surrounded by kind colleagues and accessible leaders.

Working with Arbor means more than a competitive compensation package. We are invested in a culture of learning throughout our business and dedicated to providing health and wellness resources for all employees and their families. We also provide a robust pension plan to support your long-term financial planning and stability.

About this role:

As a Funeral Director Assistant at NISBETT FUNERAL HOME, located in PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO, you will have the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service to the families we serve by providing support to Funeral Directors in all aspects of funeral services, including: greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home and driving funeral vehicles when required.

Your opportunity for personal growth as a Funeral Director Assistant and as a leader in the funeral profession awaits you here at Arbor Memorial and NISBETT FUNERAL HOME.

Job Type: Part Time/On Call, Casual

Vacancy Status: We are actively recruiting for the role so we are able to add to our team of professionals.

Key Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities:

Passion for customer care, demonstrated in previous professional experiences.

Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
Exemplifies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities:

Greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home.
Assisting with removals, transfers of decedent to the funeral home or crematorium as required.
Assisting with the preparation of various rooms, during visitations, various rituals, funeral services, burials and any other related tasks.
Driving funeral vehicles when required by the funeral home.
Performing general building upkeep and ensuring the proper maintenance of funeral service vehicles including washing, interior care, cleaning, polishing, general vehicle maintenance including scheduling and service care plans.
Other duties or special projects as required.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than September 23, 2026.

About Us:

At Arbor Memorial, your career can mean more. As compassionate partners in each experience of remembrance and celebration, our team is a community focused on families and loved ones. It's rewarding work that directly impacts the lives of others. Our caring approach carries through in the way we treat one another as teammates.

Challenge yourself to grow in new directions and make your unique difference in ways that truly matter – join Arbor Memorial.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit Total Rewards (arbormemorial.ca)

Arbor Memorial is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contribution of all team members.

We are committed to providing accessible and barrier-free employment practices and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support the screening and evaluation of applicants for this position.

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Responsibilities

The Funeral Director Assistant supports funeral directors by greeting families, assisting with funeral services, and managing the transfer of decedents. They are also responsible for driving funeral vehicles and performing general building and vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a passion for customer care. The role requires the physical ability to lift 35 pounds and strong organizational and communication skills.

Skills

Customer care
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Teamwork
Vehicle maintenance
Driving
Time management

Benefits

Health and wellness resources
Pension plan

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Keywords

Funeral Director Assistant
Customer Service
Funeral Services
Vehicle Maintenance
Compassion
Integrity
Teamwork
Building Upkeep
Removals
Transfers
Visitations
Burials
Funeral Vehicles
Professionalism
Communication
Organizational Skills

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