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Groundsperson

@ Arbor Memorial Inc.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Part-time
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Overview

Arbor Memorial Inc. is hiring a part-time Groundsperson at Glen Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The work covers ground burials, cremation niche interments, memorial and monument installations, equipment maintenance and grounds care across a 30-acre site. The posting states a 40-hour week that may change with business needs, including overtime as required.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform ground burials and cremation niche interments
  • Provide all aspects of cemetery care
  • Install memorials and monuments
  • Maintain equipment and grounds
  • Deliver customer service to families

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum grade 12 or equivalent
  • Valid driver's licence with clean abstract
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
  • Mechanical training or experience (asset)
  • Heavy equipment certification (asset)
  • Landscaping or cemetery experience (asset)

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, overtime
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Client sites
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsIntegrated Pest Management certificate (asset), Heavy equipment operator certification (asset)
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Arbor Memorial Inc.

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Job description
How often do you go to work knowing you can make the world a little more beautiful? A day’s work is different at Arbor Memorial. Here, you can use your skills and energy to create outdoor spaces of importance, where families honor and remember their loved ones. You will do rewarding work while enjoying the outdoors, and you’ll go home knowing your efforts helped to create a special place that is appreciated by many.

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

Glen Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery in Winnipeg, Manitoba is currently recruiting for a part-time Groundsperson.

Glen Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery has over 30 developed acres and performs more than 450 interments annually. The property includes an onsite reception center, funeral home, administration and sales office and Columbarium.

The successful candidate for this position strives to keep pace with the ever-changing service demands and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of our customers in a sensitive and professional manner.

This position is based on a 40-hour work week and may change as required for the needs of the business including working overtime as required.

Job Type: Part Time, Contract.

Vacancy Status: This is a current vacancy and we are actively recruiting for this role.

Key Qualifications And Demonstrated Abilities

  • Minimum grade 12 education or equivalent.
  • A valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract is required.
  • Mechanically inclined having either formal mechanical training or experience would be an asset.
  • Heavy equipment operator’s training or certification would be an asset.
  • A certificate in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) would be an asset.
  • A team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to multitask and set priorities.
  • Previous landscaping, horticultural and/or cemetery experience, and a demonstrated interest in working outdoors would be assets.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50lbs.
  • Exemplifies Arbor’s values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be required to perform ground burials and cremation niche interments.
  • All aspects of cemetery care including customer service, memorial and monument installations, equipment maintenance and grounds maintenance.

Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than December 11, 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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