Funeral Director
- St. John's, NL, Canada
Full-time
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Funeral Director
Jump Recruitment Specialists has partnered with one of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest and most respected funeral service providers in their search for a full-time, permanent Funeral Director. This position is based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Funeral Director, you will provide compassionate care and steady guidance to families during one of the most difficult times in their lives. You will help families make informed decisions, coordinate meaningful funeral and memorial services, and ensure every detail is managed with sensitivity, dignity, and respect. Through empathy, professionalism, and genuine support, you will help create a meaningful and comforting experience that honors the life and legacy of each individual while providing families with care, reassurance, and peace of mind every step of the way.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meeting families for Preplanning/Prefunding purposes with the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Funeral Planning and Coordination for At Need families with professional experience interacting with the general public
- Strong Embalming skills Preparing Remains: Embalming for Traditional and Short –Term Viewing
- Strong Cremation skills
- Set up and clean the Reposing Room / Chapel / Receptions for At Need families
- Conduct Funeral services at Chapel and Churches and conduct Committal Services
- The ability to work a shift work schedule which includes weekends /nights and be on call
- Job requires physically challenging work that includes standing long periods of time, lifting, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Funeral Director’s and Embalmer’s License
- A valid NL driver’s license
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, solve problems, and be a team player
- Must balance professional service with demanding workloads
- Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude
- Have higher than average office, computer and organizational skills with attention to detail
To learn more about this opportunity or to submit your application, please contact:
Rebecca Furey, Recruitment Specialist | rebecca@highertalent.ca
Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca
We embrace diversity. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants considered for the position will be subject to a background check. This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Support families with preplanning and at-need funeral arrangements, coordinating meaningful services with compassion, confidentiality, and attention to detail. Prepare remains through embalming and cremation, set up and clean service spaces, conduct funeral and committal services, and work shifts that include nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Funeral Director’s and Embalmer’s License and a valid Newfoundland and Labrador driver’s license. They should be able to manage demanding workloads, multitask, prioritize, solve problems, work as part of a team, and maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
Skills
- Funeral Planning
- Funeral Service Coordination
- Embalming
- Cremation
- Family Support
- Confidentiality
- Public Interaction
- Service Conduct
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Office Skills
- Computer Skills
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Rebecca Furey
Hiring contact email
rebecca@highertalent.ca
Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Funeral Director
- Embalmer
- Funeral Director’s License
- Embalmer’s License
- Newfoundland and Labrador Driver’s License
- Preplanning
- Prefunding
- At-Need Funeral Planning
- Funeral Coordination
- Embalming
- Traditional Viewing
- Short-Term Viewing
- Cremation
- Funeral Services
- Committal Services
- Chapel
- Confidentiality
- Family Support
- Shift Work
- On-Call