Entry Level
Celebrant
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
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Personally meets with the family to discuss Celebrant alternatives
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Listens to family of deceased regarding final wishes of deceased
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Gains thorough understanding of the personality of the deceased
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Interviews other friends and family, as appropriate
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Recommends appropriate ceremony options for family to consider and obtains decision
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Formulates personalized ceremony/service which may include one or more of the following:
- Readings
- Poems
- Music
- Songs
- Pictures or video
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Will generally officiate at the ceremony/service
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Coordinate with funeral director and other service providers, as necessary
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Prepare keepsake copy of ceremony for family
MINIMUM Requirements
Experience
- Familiar with company guidelines, procedures and policies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Proven ability to work independently and as an effective team member
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Keen sense of judgment and tact
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Strong problem solving skills
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Ability to recognize and respond to the differing management needs of individuals
Work Conditions
Work Environment
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Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
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Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
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Professional Dress is required when in contact with families.
Work Postures
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Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
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Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
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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
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