Funeral Director
Funeral Cooperative of Ottawa
The Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa is part of a movement aimed at changing the cost of funerals in Canada. It is a community initiative providing members with compassionate, high quality funeral arrangements on a not-for-profit basis. It is owned and managed on the co-operative principle of one member, one vote.
The newly formed Funeral Co-operative Ottawa is presently in the development stage. In preparation for a July 3rd opening, we are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to work for a Co-operative and under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors. The position will include management and licensed Funeral Director responsibilities. The salary is competitive.
Requirements include:
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a Funeral Director
- Licensed Funeral Director in Ontario (or ability to obtain such license)
- Bilingual English-French
- Management and supervisory experience
- Strong computer skills
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership ability
- Ability to market the funeral co-op concept and build membership
- Compassionate, easy to approach with an ability to connect with families in their time of need or in pre-planning situations
Please submit cover letter and resumé to Julien Geremie, Chair of the Hiring Committee:
All replies will be held in the strictest confidence.
