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Assman's Funeral Chapel has provided funeral services for Prince George, British Columbia, since 1936 and cremation services since 1968. Our commitment to the community has remained unwavering, treating you with respect and dignity. Our caring staff is dedicated to providing you with the best service and responding to the changing needs of the Prince George community.
Losing a loved one is an emotional and personal experience, and we strive to provide comfort and honour during this difficult time. Our funeral home services are designed to help families through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
Through compassionate and individualized care, we offer personalized services to celebrate life and to create a remembrance as unique as your loved one. In addition, we feature exclusive benefits such as plan-ahead funeral services, and an extensive grief management library.
Why work in Prince George?
Big city feel without the big city cost!
According to the data averaged by ZOLO, by the numbers, Prince George is comfortably the most affordable city of any size in British Columbia, by a significant margin
Exceptional recreational opportunities.
The Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club offers weekly hikes in the city and surrounding countryside from May to October, as well as snowshoeing in the winter months, while the Prince George Section of the Alpine Club of Canada offers year-round hiking, scrambling, climbing, skiing and ice-climbing trips in the nearby Cariboo and Rocky Mountains and local crags. The Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society is an umbrella organization representing these and several other Prince George outdoor clubs.
The off-road motorcycle community is a very large and old presence in Prince George, with multiple motocross tracks like the Blackwater motocross park and the BCR site and many networks of motorcycle trails. It is one of the largest recreational features for the city of Prince George.
No commute – to and from work approx. 10 – 15 minutes!
Every service, shop and convenience one wants.
University city and a major hub to the north.
We are offering a relocation allowance for the right individual!
Why Work for SCI?
This role has an opportunity for growth into a funeral home management position
Provides a hands-on aspect to the profession that may be missing in your current role.
Your input truly matters in this role!
Monday through Friday schedule with standard work hours.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers
Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains
Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts.
Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies
Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor
Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
Experience
Embalmer, Apprentice or Funeral Director, Apprentice as required by state/provincial law
2 years directly related experience preferred
Certification/Licenses
Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
High level of compassion and integrity
Good communication skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to multi task and set priorities
Detail oriented
Compensation : 27.00 - 33.50 per hour
Postal Code: V2L 1M2
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: CA-BC - Prince George
Job Profile ID: K00214
Time Type: Full time
Location Name: Assman's Funeral Chapel