Hours of Work:

- Friday & Saturday every other weekend + additional days as required
- 8:30-5pm to meet business needs

Vacancy: 1

Hiring Range: $26.83 per hour

About Mount Pleasant Group:

Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) is a not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving families in the Greater Toronto Area since 1826. MPG comprises of two affiliated entities: the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) and Canadian Memorial Services (CMS). Together, they deliver comprehensive death care services with compassion and professionalism. MPGC owns and operates ten cemeteries and four crematoriums across the GTA, while CMS provides funeral services at nine locations, including funeral centres within MPGC cemeteries and standalone facilities known as The Simple Alternative. As a trusted community partner and environmental steward, MPG is committed to innovation, leveraging new trends and advancements in technology while upholding our long-standing values. Our team takes pride in the meaningful work we do every day, helping families navigate life's most challenging moments with care and respect.

Our Vision: A world where dignified, inclusive, innovative and trustworthy death-related planning and care are accessible to everyone.

Our Mission: MPG will serve the diverse clients and communities of yesterday, today and tomorrow with excellence and compassion to meet all their death care needs.

At Mount Pleasant Group, we believe our strength lies in the passion and diversity of our people, and we deeply value the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences each individual brings to our team. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, supported,



and empowered to be their authentic selves. By embracing inclusivity, we aim to build a workforce that collaborates meaningfully and reflects the richly diverse communities we are privileged to serve. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including those from

About the Position:

We are looking for a Receptionist to join our team at Prospect Cemetery.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Visitor Experience & Front Desk Management

- Create a warm, professional, and inclusive first impression for all visitors, ensuring accessibility for all and addressing individual needs.
- Answer a high volume of phone calls, providing accurate and helpful information or redirecting inquiries to the appropriate staff.
- Determine the purpose of visits, answer general questions, and provide explicit directions or connect clients with specific resources.
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and welcoming appearance of the reception area and adjacent spaces.
- Monitor visitor sign-ins and ensure security protocols are followed when necessary.
- Perform opening and closing duties which include turning on and off lights, setting up coffee and water stations for guests, and opening all entrances and exits.

Office Administration & Operational Tasks





- Complete assigned administrative tasks during periods of low reception activity, such as filing, data entry, and record maintenance.
- Generate accurate and professional documents, receipts, and invoices for client transactions and internal use.
- Handle payments for various services, ensuring accuracy and maintaining detailed records.
- Create and/or process service requests, including wreath orders and flowerbed programs, with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Monitor and maintain office inventory, wreath supplies, and general office materials, placing orders as needed.
- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages, and assist with outgoing mail preparation.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse clients, staff, and visitors, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.
- Route phone, email, and in-person inquiries to the appropriate staff members, taking detailed messages and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Monitor and manage the site’s inbox, responding to inquiries or forwarding messages promptly and accurately.
- Assist with scheduling and preparing for meetings, events, and other activities, ensuring logistical needs (e.g., materials, technology) are met.
- Create and/or upload service signage in accordance with scheduled activities in the building.
- Handle sensitive information and client data with the utmost discretion, maintaining confidentiality in all interactions.

Other

- Additional duties as assigned that fall within the scope of the role as assigned by the Manager, Cemetery Services.

Qualifications:

- A post

📌 Receptionist - Casual (Canada)
🏢 MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP OF CEMETERIES
📍 Canada