Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

Assman's Funeral Chapel has provided funeral services for Prince George, British Columbia, since 1936 and cremation services since 1968. Our commitment to the community has remained unwavering, treating you with respect and dignity. Our caring staff is dedicated to providing you with the best service and responding to the changing needs of the Prince George community.

Losing a loved one is an emotional and personal experience, and we strive to provide comfort and honour during this difficult time. Our funeral home services are designed to help families through one of the most challenging times of their lives.

Through compassionate and individualized care, we offer personalized services to celebrate life and to create a remembrance as unique as your loved one. In addition, we feature exclusive benefits such as plan-ahead funeral services, and an extensive grief management library.

Why work in Prince George?

Big city feel without the big city cost!

Prince George is comfortably the most affordable city of any size in BC.

Exceptional recreational opportunities.

The Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club offers weekly hikes in the city and surrounding countryside from May to October, as well as snowshoeing in the winter months, while the Prince George Section of the Alpine Club of Canada offers year-round hiking, scrambling, climbing, skiing and ice-climbing trips in the nearby Cariboo and Rocky Mountains and local crags. The Prince George Backcountry Recreation Society is an umbrella organization representing these and several other Prince George outdoor clubs.

The off-road motorcycle community is a very large and old presence in Prince George, with multiple motocross tracks like the Blackwater motocross park and the BCR site and many networks of motorcycle trails. It is one of the largest recreational features for the city of Prince George.


No commute – to and from work approx. 10 – 15 minutes!

Every service, shop and convenience one wants.

University city and a major hub to the north.

We are offering a relocation allowance for the right individual!

Why Work for SCI?

This role has an opportunity for growth into a funeral home management position

Provides a hands-on aspect to the profession that may be missing in your current role.

Your input truly matters in this role!

Monday through Friday schedule with standard work hours.

See more here:
https://moveupprincegeorge.ca/about/choose-prince-george/

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performs on-call responsibilities including: taking first calls, talking with families, answering questions, providing initial details, and; conducting transfers
• Supervises and cares for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks such as: verifying identification; obtaining authorization for embalming; embalming; dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmetics; preparing cremated remains
• Arranges and conducts funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized and caring manner consistent with company policies and procedures
• Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts.
• Handles contracts, legal documents, and collection of payment in accordance with company policies
• Ensures client families are informed of special recognition/services available for veterans and ensures the delivery of selected recognition/services
• Arranges for the interment or cremation of human remains
• Confirms authorization to proceed with the service arrangements
• Supervises/assists in funeral services by: supervising the parking of cars; ushering; driving funeral vehicles; assisting at chapel and church services; assisting at the cemetery; delivering of flowers, caskets, urn, photos and other personal keepsakes or mementos of client families; setting up and removal of chairs, and; participating at special functions
• Ensures adherence to all applicable professional, municipal, provincial/state and federal licensing authority, regulations and rules
• Provides aftercare in absence of Family Service Counselor
• Ensures potential pre-need referrals are shared with Family Service Counselors
• Prepares and accurately completes documents and online entries related to services, cremations, maintenance
• Retains heritage and grows market share through active involvement with community, religious and other organizations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a dual degree training program at an accredited mortuary college or technical school specializing in funeral and mortuary science as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

Experience

• Embalmer, Apprentice or Funeral Director, Apprentice as required by state/provincial law
• 2 years directly related experience preferred

Certification/Licenses

• Must meet all licensing requirements in BC as required by law
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of religious and fraternal organizations customs.
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
• High level of compassion and integrity
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to multi task and set priorities
• Detail oriented

Compensation: 

• 27.00 - 33.50 per hour
• Relocation assistance can be provided for the right individual!

Postal Code: V2L 1M2

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: CA-BC - Prince George