We celebrate our associates.
A Celebrant works with client families to develop a meaningful ceremony which is personalized to reflect the life-style of the deceased, to recognize the life of the deceased and provide those attending with a meaningful end-of-life ceremony.
Provides an alternative to traditional, religious or clergy driven ceremonies.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
Personally meets with the family to discuss Celebrant alternatives
Listens to family of deceased regarding final wishes of deceased
Gains thorough understanding of the personality of the deceased
Interviews other friends and family, as appropriate
Recommends appropriate ceremony options for family to consider and obtains decision
Formulates personalized ceremony/service which may include one or more of the following: Readings
Poems
Music
Songs
Pictures or video
Will generally officiate at the ceremony/service
Coordinate with funeral director and other service providers, as necessary
Prepare keepsake copy of ceremony for family
**MINIMUM Requirements**
**Experience**
Familiar with company guidelines, procedures and policies
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
Proven ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Keen sense of judgment and tact
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to recognize and respond to the differing management needs of individuals
**Work Conditions**
**Work Environment**
Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
Qualified Dress is required when in contact with families.
**Work Postures**
Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
**Physical Demands**
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
**Work Hours**
Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises
Postal Code: L4J 1W3
Category (Portal Searching): Operations
Job Location: CA-ON - Thornhill
Job Profile ID: K00230
Time Type: Part time
Location Name: Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home North York