Posted 6 months ago
Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice
@ Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC
Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
Overview
Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC is hiring a Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice full time in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. The role works under a licensed funeral director to carry out families' choices for funerals, final disposition and memorialization, including on-call first calls, embalming, cremation preparation and ceremony arrangements. Candidates need a valid driver's licence and enrolment in or completion of a mortuary science program.
Responsibilities:
- Take first calls and support families
- Care for and prepare the deceased, including embalming
- Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies
- Negotiate contracts and handle payments and legal documents
- Assist with services, including driving vehicles and setup
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Enrolled in or completed a mortuary science program
- Minimum 6 months' experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery
- Valid driver's licence with acceptable record
- Knowledge of MS Office and computers
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Funeral Service, Mortuary Science |
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Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 69 |
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Under the guidance of a licensed funeral director, implements choices made by the families’ legal representatives regarding the funeral, final disposition of the body and memorialization of the individual. Provides customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies and internment to assist families following the loss of a loved one. Provides exemplary personalized and professional service.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 or currently enrolled in 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
- Typically requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a funeral home, crematory or cemetery
Certification/Licenses
- Valid 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 Suite required
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to multi task and set priorities
- Detail oriented
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