Crematorium Operator

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 Crematorium Operator at Jenkens Funeral Home located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to families during their end-of-life journey. You will oversee and perform all aspects of crematorium operations, ensuring the utmost dignity and respect for the deceased.

Your opportunity for personal growth as a Crematorium Operator and as a dedicated professional in the funeral industry awaits you here at Arbor Memorial and Jenkens.

Job Type: Part time, Permanent

Key Qualifications And Demonstrated Abilities

• Experience working as a crematorium operator would be an asset but is not required.
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Good working knowledge of Mosaic
• A valid driver’s license is required with a clean driving abstract.
• A team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask and set priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail with a consistently high level of accuracy.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Exemplifies Arbor’s values of integrity, trust, teamwork and excellence.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Performs all crematorium duties in accordance with Arbor’s Crematorium Operator’s Manual.
• Maintains crematorium by ensuring that all areas are swept, washed, dusted, vacuumed and disinfected.
• Completes all necessary paperwork and maintain storage system of all cremated remains.
• Places casket in the cremation chamber through loading device, sets cremation chamber and monitors cremation process to ensure a complete cremation.
• Processes and packages cremated remains into containers and ensures all containers are identified accurately.
  
  

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.

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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.