Funeral Director (Class 1 or Class 2)

Kirkland Lake, Canada

Looking for a slower-paced lifestyle while continuing to grow in your profession? Join us in the heart of Northern Ontario, where you can enjoy a high quality of life surrounded by world-class outdoor activities including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, hunting, and more.

The Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative is seeking a Licensed Funeral Director (Class 1 or Class 2) to join our Kirkland Lake team. As a cooperative, we value collaboration, community involvement, and a supportive working environment. This role is ideal for someone who demonstrates a cooperative spirit and is interested in contributing to both the care of families and the day-to-day operations of the funeral home.

We are actively working to modernize our services; focusing on meaningful, fully customized experiences for the families we serve, while maintaining the highest standards under Ontario’s Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

What we offer:

- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Cellphone Allowance
- Clothing Allowance
- Rotating Weekends Off and Weekdays Off
- Flexibility for Vacations
- Employer-supported RRSP program
- Chance to be part of a progressive, community-focused organization
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)

Key Qualifications and Demonstrated Abilities ● Currently enrolled or seeking enrollment in a post-secondary funeral service education.

● Passion for customer care demonstrated in previous professional experiences.

● 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.

● Demonstrated strong customer service skills with the ability to partner will all levels of the organization.

● Exemplifies the values of compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging and excellence.

● Excellent knowledge of Funeral Home procedures and business practices including Funeral Home Procedures Manuals.

● Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

● Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract.

●Must be willing to relocate to the Timiskaming Region

Responsibilities

● Arranges, coordinates and directs funeral ceremonies.

● Meets and surpasses the needs and expectations of the families we serve.

● Supports licensed Funeral Directors in providing funeral services to client families.

● Other duties may be assigned.

● Housekeeping and other maintenance duties may be assigned as needed

Essential Physical Responsibilities

● Ability to tolerate exposure to hazardous substances subject to government requirements.

● Manual dexterity required for clerical tasks

● Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation.

● Must be capable of communicating with co-workers, management, and members of the public.

● Capable of lifting, carrying and transporting weights of up to 250 pounds.

The above duties are neither intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities for this position, nor are they intended to be a listing of prerequisite skills and abilities. The purpose is to describe the general nature of the position.

Pay: $49,920.00-$72,800.00 per year

Benefits

- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Funeral Director (class 1 or Class 2) (Kirkland Lake)
🏢 La Coopérative funéraire de l'Estrie
📍 Kirkland Lake