Celebrant

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. A Celebrant works with client families to develop a meaningful ceremony which is personalized to reflect the life-style of the deceased, to recognize the life of the deceased and provide those attending with a meaningful end-of-life ceremony. Provides an alternative to traditional, religious or clergy driven ceremonies. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Personally meets with the family to discuss Celebrant alternatives Listens to family of deceased regarding final wishes of deceased Gains thorough understanding of the personality of the deceased Interviews other friends and family, as appropriate Recommends appropriate ceremony options for family to consider and obtains decision Formulates personalized ceremony/service which may include one or more of the following: Readings Poems Music Songs Pictures or video Will generally officiate at the ceremony/service Coordinate with funeral director and other service providers, as necessary Prepare keepsake copy of ceremony for family MINIMUM Requirements Experience Familiar with company guidelines, procedures and policies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proven ability to work independently and as an effective team member Keen sense of judgment and tact Strong problem solving skills Ability to recognize and respond to the differing management needs of individuals Work Conditions Work Environment Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required Professional Dress is required when in contact with families. Work Postures Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently Physical Demands Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage Work Hours Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises Postal Code: L4J 1W3 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: CA-ON - Thornhill