Funeral Director/Embalmer (Employer Sponsored Apprenticeship Opportunity)

Funeral Director/Embalmer (Employer Sponsored Apprenticeship Opportunity)
Job Number # 
18139
Employer 
Chapel Of Memories Funeral Directors
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
May 30, 2018
Apply By 
Jul 20, 2018
Start Date 
TBD
Schedule 
Full Time
Wage 
Starting Wage $17.00/hour
NOC Code 
6346
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors has been serving the Alberni Valley and West Coast since 1941. The Alberni Valley is an affordable community of nearly 18,000 people with access to skiing, saltwater fishing, world class kite boarding, outdoor trails, world class steelhead fishing and a short drive to major centres like Nanaimo, Parksville or Qualicum Beach.

OVERVIEW: We currently have a full time opening for a Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice at the Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors. This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is expected to assist the Funeral Director/Manager in creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. 

The successful applicant will have their tuition/training fees for the Industry Training Authority (ITA) program paid for. Applicant must be willing to travel for required schooling.

Once the probationary period has been completed, benefits of medical, dental and optometry are available.

Qualifications 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Desire for full time employment as an apprentice in a Funeral Director/Embalmer role
  • Excellent work history and good driving record
  • Ability to pass a criminal record check
  • Ability to pass both the Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certificate of Qualifications exams at the appropriate time
  • Be physically fit and able to lift heavy loads
  • Knowledge of computers - including word processing, data entry and spreadsheets 
  • Ability to work under time restrictions and in a busy office enviornment 
  • Willing to relocate to Port Alberni

 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO:

  • Be involved in the community
  • Take part in an oncall rotation schedule
  • Work overtime, weekends and evenings when assigned 
  • Assist fulfillment of contractual obligations to the BC Coroner Service 
  • Display the ability to follow directions 
  • Be a motivated team player
How to Apply 

In Person to 

Alberni Valley Employment
4805-B Mar St.
Port Alberni, BC​

By E-mail
info@avemployment.ca
(Chapel of Memories Funeral Directors in email subject line)