Subject Matter Expert, Funeral Service Education

Independent Contractor | Remote within Ontario

Job Title: Subject Matter Expert – Funeral Director Class 2 (Non-Embalming) Program Development

Location: Remote within Ontario

Company: Campus Support

Job Type: Part-Time, Contractor

Compensation: Negotiable based on qualifications, industry experience, and scope of work

Schedule: Flexible, with agreed project milestones, deliverables and deadlines

About the Role

Campus Support is seeking an experienced funeral service professional to help develop a new Funeral Director Class 2 (Non-Embalming) diploma program in Ontario. This contract opportunity is suited to a licensed funeral director, funeral service educator, or industry expert who wants to share their expertise through curriculum development.

Working with our Academic Department and Instructional Designers, you will help define the program structure and develop practical, relevant learning materials. Your expertise will guide the curriculum’s alignment with industry practice, professional competencies, and Ontario education and licensing requirements.

The role offers remote work and a flexible schedule. Work will be organized around agreed deliverables, with collaboration arranged as needed around your availability.

Areas of Expertise

We welcome applicants with expertise in the following areas, with a focus on the scope of practice of a Funeral Director Class 2 (Non-Embalming).

- Funeral arrangements, service coordination, and funeral directing.
- Communication with bereaved families, grief and bereavement support, and qualified boundaries.
- Professional ethics, cultural and religious practices, and inclusive service to families.
- Ontario funeral service legislation, including the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002; licensing, documentation,



and consumer protection.
- Funeral home operations, preplanning, and business practices.
- Funeral merchandise, including caskets, urns, and burial vaults; selection room practices and clear presentation of options and pricing to families.
- Care, identification, handling, and transfer of deceased persons; burial and cremation procedures; workplace health and safety.
- Supervised practical training, internship design, and competency assessment for Ontario funeral service education.

Key Responsibilities

- Advise on program structure, course sequencing, learning outcomes, and the balance of theoretical and practical learning.
- Develop program outline, course outlines and other curriculum materials
- Identify and review applicable BAO competencies and Ontario funeral service education standards, then map curriculum and assessments to Class 2 requirements.
- Recommend textbooks, learning resources, facilities, equipment, and selection room resources appropriate for Class 2 practical learning.
- Advise on internship structure, preceptor qualifications, supervision, and documentation of student competencies in licensed Ontario funeral establishments.
- Contribute technical content and feedback to support program approval submissions and responses to reviewers.
- Perform other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

- Must be based in Ontario.
- A recognized credential in Funeral Service, Mortuary Science,



or a closely related field, combined with relevant professional training and funeral service experience.
- Current funeral director licensure in good standing in Ontario (Class 1 or Class 2), with a strong understanding of Class 2 (Non-Embalming) practice.
- At least five years of relevant funeral service industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario funeral service requirements and Bereavement Authority of Ontario expectations relevant to Class 2 education and practice.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain professional concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently, meet agreed deadlines, and respond constructively to feedback.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with comfort using online collaboration tools.

Experience in postsecondary teaching, curriculum development, internship supervision or serving as a preceptor, funeral home management, regulatory work, or professional association committees is an asset. Experience with Ontario funeral service education and program approval processes is also an asset.

Why Work with Us

Campus Support provides operational and academic support to college teams. In this role, you will work with curriculum specialists and contribute your professional knowledge to a new program while maintaining flexibility around your existing commitments.

How to Apply

Please submit your Résumé and a brief expression of interest through this posting. Include your Ontario location, Ontario licence class, areas of expertise, any teaching or curriculum development experience, and your availability for contract work.

We appreciate all applicants’ time and interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

📌 Subject Matter Expert, Funeral Service Education (Canada)
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