Night Attendant

Saskatoon, SK

Saskatoon Funeral Home is a locally and family-owned funeral home with a large team of compassionate and caring professionals. We are committed to providing exceptional care to the families we serve. We provide 24-hour guardianship and care, with a Night Attendant on site overnight to provide continued care and support to our families and clients.

Night Attendant The primary responsibilities of the Night Attendant include greeting families, clients, guests, and members of the public who arrive at Saskatoon Funeral Home after hours; answering phone calls; taking messages; and managing first-call notifications for all Edwards Funeral Services Ltd. locations. The role also includes performing a variety of cleaning tasks throughout the funeral home, chapel, and office areas.

This position serves as the first point of contact after hours, offering general information and assistance to families, clients, guests, and the public. The ideal candidate must consistently demonstrate sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in all interactions, as well as be capable of performing extended periods of walking and meeting the physical demands associated with cleaning and upkeep duties to maintain the funeral home’s appearance.

Responsibilities

- Welcome and assist families, clients, guests, and the public
- Act as the first point of contact for incoming calls by providing general information, taking messages, and directing inquiries appropriately
- Answer and manage first-call notifications for all Edwards Funeral Services Ltd. locations
- Assist with evening visitations and services, ensuring the space is prepared beforehand, welcoming guests as they arrive, maintaining a quiet and respectful atmosphere, and offering support to families or staff as needs




- Perform regular walkthroughs of the entire facility, ensuring doors are locked, lights are adjusted, and all areas are secure
- Monitor and respond to alarms or emergencies for Edwards Funeral Services Ltd. locations and follow protocols for incident reporting or escalation
- Receive after-hour deliveries and ensure they are stored or directed to the appropriate location
- Support transfer staff during arrivals by unlocking doors, assisting with vehicle preparation, or coordinating available space
- Complete general cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing surfaces, washrooms, and restocking supplies
- Ensure the funeral home, chapel, selection room and public areas are presentation-ready at all times
- Conduct light groundskeeping duties near entrances — such as sweeping snow, picking up litter, or salting entrance
- Restock hospitality areas ensuring guest amenities are clean, organized, and replenished
- Assist with administrative or services tasks assigned by day staff or the General Manage; this may include filing, updating logs, preparing or organizing materials for upcoming services
- Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies or paper products and note when restocking is needed
- Log maintenance issues (e.g., burned-out lights, plumbing problems) to alert day staff or building maintenance
- Log all messages, activities, incidents, and events that occur during the shift for review with the day staff

Requirements





- Ability to communicate with sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism at all times
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to work independently and make sound judgments in the absence of supervision
- Respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
- Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure or emotionally sensitive situations
- Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills
- Reliability and punctuality are essential
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

- Frequent walking and stair climbing throughout the building during shift
- Ability to maintain alertness and attention throughout the entire shift, including late-night hours and working alone
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Regular lifting or moving of objects up to 10 lbs frequently, and up to 100 lbs occasionally
- Reaching, bending, and manual cleaning of various surfaces
- Ability to (reach) extend out and retrieve objects outside immediate range
- Explicit verbal communication required both in person and on the phone
- Operation of desktop computer and peripherals
- Visual acuity and depth perception necessary for safety and detail work

Job Types: Part-time, Casual Pay: $600.00-$1,000.00 per week

Application question(s)

- This position has a requirement of a criminal record check. If you are offered the position will you be able to provide a criminal record check if asked and requested?

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Night Attendant (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatoon Funeral Home / Edwards Family Centre
📍 Saskatoon