Employment Opportunites

Welcome to FSABC’s Jobs & Careers section.  Current employment opportunities will be posted below.

If you are an individual looking for employment and would like to sumbit your resume to be held on file with the Association, please submit it in MS Word (.doc).   Resumes will be forwarded to funeral homes upon their request. Submit Resume

If you are a member funeral home and wish to post a job listing, please use MS Word (.doc) only. Submissions will be uploaded to this site on a weekly basis. Submit Job Posting 

Licensed Funeral Directors and / or Embalmers  / Foundation Students Seeking Positions

Are you a BC licensed funeral director and / or Embalmer interested in an employment opportunity?  E-mail your resume and cover letter in confidence to careers@bcfunerals.com

Mentors Wanted

Experienced funeral service professionals and managers have a responsibility to coach students and draw out their talent and skills.  A mentor has the rewarding and fulfilling task of guiding the apprentice through practical experience.   The relationship between student and mentor often leads to a life long professional affiliation of sharing and professional growth.   Request resumes of future students by e-mailing careers@bcfunerals.com

Current Career Opportunities for Licensed Embalmers and / or Funeral Directors

Note:  Postings from this website will not be removed unless the FSABC is otherwise notifed.  Old job postings will be considered as ongoing employment opportunities.

January 31, 2012: Part Time Funeral Attendant or Licensed Funeral Director, Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home & Hamilton Harron Funeral Home in Vancouver, BC

An exciting opportunity exists for a part-time funeral attendant/ licensed funeral director at Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home & Hamilton Harron Funeral Home in Vancouver, BC.  The successful candidate shall report to both location managers and have the following qualifications:

• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Some experience in funeral service preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and commitment to professionalism
• Able to physically lift  items with ease
• Candidate must be a proven team player and contribute positively to the work environment
• Must be detail oriented and able to meet all deadlines efficiently
• Full commitment to company objectives and policies

Duties

• Work evening visitations at the funeral home between the hours of 4-9 pm
• Work occasional days assisting in the office (ie. Answering phones and front door)
• Work occasional day and/or evening services at the funeral home or church
• Transfer flowers from funeral home/ church to cemetery following services
• General work around the funeral home to relieve staff during busy periods

Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm FRIDAY, Feb. 10, 2012 to:

Norman Yates, Location Manager
Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home
306 east 11 ave , Vancouver, BC  V5T-2C6
Email-norman.yates@dignitymemorial.com

January 31, 2012:  Funeral Home Manager, Sands Funeral Home, Colwood, BC

Are you looking to take your career to the next level?
Have you considered a Management career with Arbor?

We are actively recruiting a dynamic, results oriented Funeral Home Manager for Sands Funeral Home, Colwood Chapel located in beautiful Colwood on Vancouver Island, BC.  The ideal candidate for this off-site location will be a licensed funeral director who will possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience and some education in the field of business management; or previous management experience is a definite asset.  This position offers a competitive salary and continued career training and development.  Colwood is an ever expanding suburb making up part of the Greater Victoria area. Sands Colwood is a locally known and respected funeral provider with a rich history and endless potential to a visionary leader.

Reporting to the General Manager, Sands Vancouver Island, the Funeral Home Manager is accountable for day-to-day operations of the funeral home and is responsible for developing, implementing and achieving the funeral home annual forecasts, strategic market plans and financial long-term objectives.  Among other responsibilities, the Manager ensures that all legal and ethical requirements are communicated to staff and are fully adhered to. You will administer the effective recruiting, training, performance management, and evaluating of all funeral home staff.  Critical to this role is your strong administrative and organizational skills.

Understanding that funeral service is constantly changing, you bring insight and creativity to your role.  You are not afraid to challenge yourself or your team by branching out into new ventures and becoming a partner in change.  You have previous experience with computers in the workplace.  Knowledge of the “Director” arrangement program, Microsoft Office programs and some desktop publishing would be an asset.

If you are a dynamic individual looking to advance their career, please send your resume and cover letter, no later than 8 February, 2012 to the attention of Glen Talbot by email at gtalbot@arbormemorial.com or, by fax to 204-736-2968.
Every applicant will receive serious consideration, however, the Company reserves the right to interview and hire an applicant not presently employed by the organization.

December 19, 2011 – Funeral Director’s Assistant, Sands Funeral Chapels, Victoria

Sands Funeral Chapel, Victoria is currently adding to their team of professionals. We’re looking for those who possess a high level of compassion and integrity to join us on a permanent, part-time basis. We are a well-established funeral home located in Victoria, B.C., proudly serving Victoria for nearly 100 years.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join our team as a Funeral Director’s Assistant. You are ideally dedicated to meeting the needs of and surpassing the expectations of the families we serve and possesses excellent communication skills with the ability to relate well to all kinds of people.  Active involvement within our community and proficiency in a second language are considered assets. A valid B.C. driver’s license is required. The successful candidate will become an integral member of our daily operations and maintain a guaranteed 24 + hours per week.

If you enjoy the challenge of working hard in a dynamic, meaningful yet fast-paced, team based environment and are committed to success, we would love to hear from you. If interested in applying for this position, please deliver in person, fax or email your cover letter and resume to the attention of:

December 12, 2011 – Licensed Funeral Director, Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium, Vancouver

An exciting opportunity exists for a Licensed Funeral Director at Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium in Vancouver, BC.  This position shall report to the Location Manager at Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium.

The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

• Valid BC Funeral Director’s License;
• Valid BC Driver’s License;
• Minimum two years’ experience in all aspects of funeral service preferred;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• Excellent customer service and commitment to professionalism;
• Candidate must be a proven team player and contribute positively to the work environment;
• Must be detail oriented and able to meet all deadlines efficiently;
• Be able to successfully manage large case loads and delegate effectively with minimal supervision;
• Be competent in all aspects of funeral arranging, i.e.: cultural, ethnic and religious;
• Strong commitment to community involvement and building the business; and
• Full commitment to company objectives and policies.

Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter by 5:00pm Tuesday, December 20^th, 2011 to:

November 8, 2011:  Licensed Funeral Director, Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Burnaby, BC

An opportunity exists for a full-time Licensed Funeral Director at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Burnaby, BC. Come and live/work in one of the world’s most desirable metropolitan areas. Dive into the athletic diversity that the area offers; dragon boat racing, kayaking or sailing the Pacific. Tempt your taste bud’s night after night in a true foodie city!  Learn to dance Bollywood style or be inspired by the ballet! Signing bonus paid after successful completion of probationary periods. This position shall report to the General Manager, Michael Hedden. The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

Have or successfully qualify for and obtain a BC Funeral Director’s License;

• Valid BC Driver’s License;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• Excellent customer service and commitment to professionalism;
• Candidate must be a proven team player and contribute positively to the work environment;
• Must be detail oriented and able to meet all deadlines efficiently;
• Be able to successfully manage large case loads and delegate effectively with minimal supervision; and
• Be competent in all aspects of funeral arranging, i.e.: cultural, ethnic and religious.
• Be able to provide a minimum of three references from the profession at large.

Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter by Monday December 5^th by 5:00 p.m. (PST) to:

No phone calls please.

August 8, 2011: Licensed Embalmer & Funeral Director - Alternatives Funeral an Cremation Services, Trail, BC

As a valued employee, you will work in a caring community where you will find friendly faces, and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Trail has a lot to offer, including, incredible outdoor scenery.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a proven ability in arranging, coordinating and directing funeral services and embalming. The incumbent is dedicated to meeting the needs of and surpassing the expectations of the families we serve. This will include, but not limited to the financial administration of an arrangement file, the planning and associated administration of the arrangement, transfer of the deceased to the business location and the staff management and direction of viewing and Funeral Memorial Service. They will possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to relate well to all kinds of people.  This role will ensure complete and total compliance with all local, provincial and federal laws governing the operation of the Trail location.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Funeral Director’s License
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Minimum two years experience in all aspects of funeral service preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and commitment to professionalism
• Candidate must be a proven team player and contribute positively to the work environment
• Must be detail oriented and able to meet all deadlines efficiently
• Be able to successfully manage large case loads and delegate effectively with minimal supervision
• Be competent in all aspects of funeral arranging, i.e. cultural, ethnic and religious
• Strong commitment to community involvement and building the business; and
• Full commitment to company objectives and policies

To join our team, please submit your cover letter and resume:

Kalene Chasca

Innovativehrsolutions@hotmail.com

May 13, 2011:  Licensed Funeral Director, Hamilton Harron Funeral Home, Vancouver, BC

An exciting opportunity exists for a Licensed Funeral Director at Hamilton Harron Funeral Home in Vancouver, BC.  This position will report to the Location Manager at Hamilton Harron Funeral Home.

The successful candidate shall have the following qualifications:

• Valid BC Funeral Director’s License
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Minimum two years experience in all aspects of funeral service preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and commitment to professionalism
• Candidate must be a proven team player and contribute positively to the work environment
• Must be detail oriented and able to meet all deadlines efficiently
• Be able to successfully manage large case loads and delegate effectively with minimal supervision
• Be competent in all aspects of funeral arranging, i.e. cultural, ethnic and religious
• Strong commitment to community involvement and building the business; and
• Full commitment to company objectives and policies

Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011 to:

Are you an employer looking to hire an apprentice?  Send us an e-mail at careers@bcfunerals.com and we’ll forward you a list of individuals seeking an Apprenticeship.