About Us

Liberty Removal Service Inc. provides professional and dignified transportation of human remains in partnership with funeral homes, hospitals, police services, and the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario throughout the Niagara region and occasionally beyond.

Our team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays and in all weather conditions. Team members respond to private residences, hospitals, hospices, long-term care facilities, and investigative scenes under the direction of the coroner or police to support the safe and respectful transfer of deceased individuals to their next location of care.

This line of work is unique. It requires emotional stability, physical capability, reliability, professionalism, discretion, and teamwork. In return, our work provides meaningful exposure for individuals building toward careers in funeral services, emergency response, forensics, healthcare, security, or related fields.

Position Summary

Liberty Removal Service is seeking a reliable and professional Human Remains Transportation Specialist to join our on-call team, which is recognized for a high standard of reliability and compassionate care. This is a new position and is not filling an existing vacancy.

Working in a two-person team, the Human Remains Transportation Specialist will enter private residences and healthcare facilities as well as attend investigative scenes under the direction of the coroner or police to provide respectful and professional transfers of deceased individuals to their next location of care.

This position is well suited to individuals who value teamwork, reliability, and meaningful service to the community.

Our Workplace Philosophy

Liberty Removal Service is committed to fostering a respectful and professional workplace where team members support one another while providing dignified service to partner agencies and families.

Because our work takes place in sensitive environments, professionalism, discretion, and teamwork are essential at all times. Successful candidates must:

- Represent the company professionally in word, action, and appearance when interacting with partner agencies and families
- Demonstrate respect and empathy to bereaved individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds while leaving a warm and courteous first impression
- Work collaboratively within a two-person team during physically and emotionally demanding calls, alternating duties for a fair distribution of the workload
- Follow company policies and procedures consistently
- Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace environment
- Support the development and success of fellow team members by being a positive role model

Strong teamwork, accountability, and professionalism are essential to how we deliver safe and respectful service.

Availability Requirements

Because Liberty Removal Service operates on a 24-hour on-call response model, successful candidates must:

- Be available to work a 7 days on (12-hour shifts) and 7 days off, rotational schedule
- Remain reachable and ready to respond throughout the entire duration of scheduled shifts
- Be able to arrive at the designated meeting location within the allotted time as set by company policy
- Understand that active calls may extend beyond scheduled shift times
- Understand that, on rare occasions, team members may be called upon outside of scheduled shifts to assist with bariatric transfers, mass casualty events, and other similar situations

Reliable availability is an essential component of this role.

Work Environment





This position involves frequent exposure to end-of-life situations. Team members will encounter deceased individuals in a range of ages, conditions, and locations. Successful candidates must:

- Be comfortable working directly with deceased individuals, including in situations involving bodily fluids
- Be comfortable entering private residences, hospitals, hospices, and long-term care facilities, and attending investigative scenes
- Be prepared to work in all weather conditions
- Be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs for short periods of time
- Demonstrate emotional maturity and situational composure
- Maintain strong attention to detail and adhere to safety procedures, especially in unfamiliar surroundings

Maintaining professional steadiness, compassion, and a non-judgmental attitude is essential to this role.

Core Responsibilities

Human Remains Transportation Specialists are trusted to carry out transfers safely, respectfully, and reliably in a range of environments. The responsibilities below reflect the standards required to support partner agencies and families during sensitive moments. New team members receive structured training and support as they learn the role and become familiar with these responsibilities.

Decedent Care & Transportation

- Respectfully and safely transfer deceased individuals from various locations, mostly in the Niagara region, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospices, and private residences, to their next location of care
- Provide transportation services for the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario, including the transfer of deceased individuals for investigative purposes within prescribed timeframes
- Prepare deceased individuals for transport by shrouding them in sheets and/or pouches, placing them on stretchers and securing them appropriately
- Safely load and unload deceased individuals from company vehicles
- Enter and exit the facilities of partner agencies professionally while ensuring the facility is secure prior to departure
- Assist with the safe and respectful lifting, carrying, and placement of caskets and cremation containers to the place of disposition
- Operate company vehicles in adherence with all traffic laws and company policies, ensuring a safe and respectful transportation process

Communication & Documentation

- Communicate professionally and respectfully with partner agencies, families, and team members
- Consistently follow identification and chain-of-custody policies and procedures
- Accurately and fully complete documentation of company and client forms and all necessary information is inputted into company software
- Use company phones for all communications with clients

Equipment, Vehicle & Supply Readiness

- Maintain and clean equipment after each call
- Ensure company vehicles are fully stocked, fueled, washed and ready for the next call or crew
- Ensure personal safety kit is fully stocked with PPE, and all items are in working order
- Prepare supplies for operational readiness, including folding bed sheets, sealing body pouches, separating ID tags
- Ensure PPE and other supplies are fully stocked and notify Supervisor when supplies are low
- Launder stretcher covers, sheets, and other soiled textiles as required
- Assist Supervisors or Managers with driving work vehicle(s)



to service appointments

Health & Safety

- Consistently adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, and standards, including the use of PPE
- Use proper lifting and carrying techniques at all times
- Promptly report all workplace incidents, hazards, near misses, and safety concerns to a Supervisor or Management, and the Health and Safety Representative

Professional Conduct & Teamwork

- Assist with the onboarding and training of new employees
- Attend and actively participate in training and professional development opportunities
- Maintain all required licences, certifications, and qualifications

Facility & Administrative Support

- Maintain the cleanliness and sanitization of the workplace, including vacuuming, mopping floors, removing garbage, dusting and sanitizing high touch surfaces
- Clean and sanitize office areas, including the staff lounge, holding room, washroom, and garage
- When at the office, assist with answering the phone and taking messages as appropriate
- Be present at the office to receive deliveries and shipments when requested by Supervisors or Management
- Be present at the office to assist with the release of deceased individuals to crematorium personnel in accordance with company procedures, when requested by Supervisors or Management
- Support the Dispatcher during busy times by answering the dispatch phone, obtaining required information, and assisting with dispatching the call
- Submit visa receipts left in work vehicles at the end of each week

Additional Responsibilities

- Other relevant duties as assigned by Supervisors and Managers to ensure safe day to day operations of the company

Careful and consistent performance of these responsibilities supports the professionalism, safety, and trust that define our work.

Qualifications

Because Liberty Removal Service transports deceased individuals to facilities of partner agencies, many of which maintain restricted-access policies, successful candidates must:

- Hold a valid Ontario G Class driver’s licence
- Provide a clean driver’s abstract
- Have reliable access to a personal vehicle for travel to designated meeting locations
- Provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
- Be able to pass a security clearance
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and relevant experience

Compensation & Perks

This is a full-time position. Starting salary: $42,500 per year.

Additional benefits include:

- Generous benefit package after 3 months
- Company-provided training
- Company-provided safety equipment
- On-site parking
- Clothing & boot allowance

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Liberty Removal Service Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities consistent with Ontario human rights legislation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, demonstrated ability, experience, training, and potential. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Compensation practices are administered fairly and equitably.

How to Apply

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply through this platform, or by emailing your cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “Human Remains Transportation Specialist (Full Time)” in the subject line. While all applications are appreciated, applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted by email.

Pay: $42,500.00 per year

Work Location: On the road

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