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Funeral Director Assistant

@ Arbor Memorial Inc.

Peterborough, Ontario

Part-time
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Overview

Arbor Memorial Inc. is hiring a part-time, on-call Funeral Director Assistant at NISBETT FUNERAL HOME in Peterborough, Ontario. The role supports Funeral Directors by greeting families, assisting with removals and transfers, preparing rooms for services, and driving funeral vehicles. The posting states a part-time/on-call casual schedule and asks for a resume and cover letter by November 27, 2026.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist families upon arrival at the funeral home
  • Assist with removals and transfers of the deceased
  • Prepare rooms for visitations, rituals, services and burials
  • Drive funeral vehicles when required
  • Maintain building and funeral vehicles, including cleaning and scheduled service

Requirements summary:

  • Passion for customer care demonstrated in past experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

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Retirement plan
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Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingCare home, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 35 lb · computer low
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Arbor Memorial Inc.

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Job description
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 Funeral Director Assistant at NISBETT FUNERAL HOME, located in PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO, you will have the opportunity to provide outstanding customer service to the families we serve by providing support to Funeral Directors in all aspects of funeral services, including: greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home and driving funeral vehicles when required.

Your opportunity for personal growth as a Funeral Director Assistant and as a leader in the funeral profession awaits you here at Arbor Memorial and NISBETT FUNERAL HOME.

Job Type: Part Time/On Call, Casual

Vacancy Status: We are actively recruiting for the role so we are able to add to our team of professionals.

Key Qualifications And Demonstrated Abilities

  • Passion for customer care, demonstrated in previous professional experiences.
  • Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail and consistently high level of accuracy.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to partner with all levels of the organization.
  • Exemplifies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Greeting and assisting families upon their arrival at the funeral home.
  • Assisting with removals, transfers of decedent to the funeral home or crematorium as required.
  • Assisting with the preparation of various rooms, during visitations, various rituals, funeral services, burials and any other related tasks.
  • Driving funeral vehicles when required by the funeral home.
  • Performing general building upkeep and ensuring the proper maintenance of funeral service vehicles including washing, interior care, cleaning, polishing, general vehicle maintenance including scheduling and service care plans.
  • Other duties or special projects as required.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than November 27, 2026.

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.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit Total Rewards (arbormemorial.ca)

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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support the screening and evaluation of applicants for this position .

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