McInnis & Holloway – Where Compassion Meets Innovation
We’ve listened. We’ve modernized. We’re evolving.
We’ve redefined what it means to work in the Funeral Services industry in 2026 – blending tradition with innovation to create a modern, meaningful, and balanced career.
The Future of Funeral Service is Here – Be Part of It
Are you an experienced driver looking for:
- A
workplace that truly values you
- A
stable industry – no boom or bust career rollercoaster
- A
career with purpose and real rewards
- A
once-in-a-career opportunity
Your
Role as a Transfer Care Specialist
As part of our transfer team, you’ll deliver on our promise of 5-Star Customer
Service to our families by:
- Receiving
decedents from place of death and transferring them into our care with dignity
and respect
- Caring
for decedents, preparing them for transfer and using a stretcher for transport
to safekeeping at our private facility
- Delivering decedents’ caskets or urns to the place of service
- Driving
in and around Calgary and surrounding area in a professional manner
- Setting
up for identification viewings or visitations
- Deliver
important, confidential documents to our funeral home locations
- Deliver
flower arrangements for services
- Wash
and clean transfer vehicles, and general upkeep and tidying of our Care Centre
- Assist
with funeral services as required
- Other
duties as assigned
What
You Bring
- 5-Star
customer service mindset
- Professional,
kind, and caring demeanour with strong customer service skills and sensitive to
cultural practices
- Current
Class 5 (non GDL) drivers' license with a clean driving record (six or less
demerits) and insured for a minimum of 3 years, along with a claims experience
letter/statement from your insurance provider
- Be
comfortable working with the deceased entrusted into our care and their
grieving families
- Physically
able to undertake the demands of the position – bending, reaching, pushing,
pulling, and able to lift and carry up to 75 kg and move a casket
- Flexible
to work rotating 12-hour shift schedule
- Strong
work ethic, reliable, punctual, honest, and able to work alone or in a team
environment
- Strong
attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable
with iPhone use and computers
- Be
comfortable wearing the company uniform, PPE, and maintaining professional
grooming standards as set forth by the company
- A
clear background check (Security Clearance)
A
Work-Life Balance That Actually Works
This position runs on a 4-days on, 4-days off schedule working 12-hour shifts. The schedule rotates between cycles of days, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, and cycles of nights, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am.
But
if you want more flexibility, our Piecework Program puts you in control:
- Take
on extra shifts only when it fits your life
- Earn
above time-and-a-half for those shifts
- In
2025, 93% of extra hours were voluntarily signed up for – because our team
wanted to
A Five-Star Funeral Home Experience
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Premium fleet vehicles
- Commitment to professional growth and educational support through training, leadership development, and cross-training opportunities
Industry-Leading
Benefits & Perks
- Starting
wage of $21.00/hour
- Comprehensive benefits package –
healthcare, dental, and wellness programs
- Team Incentive Bonus Program, savings & RRSP matching – employer contributions to your future
- Sabbatical
program – take extended breaks to recharge and grow
- Company
events – engage with your team in meaningful ways
- Professional
wardrobe provided – work suits, dresses, shirts, and shoes covered
- Dry-cleaning
& shoe polishing services
- Hands-on
and supportive managers who guide and empower you to succeed
Recognition
That’s More Than Just Words
At McInnis & Holloway, we don’t just say we appreciate our team – we prove it:
- No
“just deal with it or it’s always been that way” mentality. We listen, adapt and improve
- 20,000+
Kudos messages of appreciation exchanged in 2025
- $45,000
in gift cards earned through our Kudos Team Building Program
- A
culture where your hard work is seen, valued, and rewarded
Real
Support – Not Just Buzzwords
- New
employees get 4 scheduled meetings per year with their manager
- Veteran
employees get 2 scheduled meetings per year
- Built-in
opportunities to be heard, supported, and set up for success
If you’re ready to join a team where compassion meets innovation, apply today to become a Transfer Care Specialist at McInnis & Holloway.
While we appreciate all applications, only those who most closely match the position requirements will be contacted. This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found.