Are you passionate about outdoor work and providing professional services in a meaningful industry? Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to join their team. This full-time, permanent role offers a chance to grow in a compassionate and customer-focused environment.Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery spans 65 acres and includes a Sales-Administration office, onsite funeral home, mausoleums, cremation centers, and a crematorium, completing over 835 dispositions annually. If you have a strong work ethic and take pride in delivering high-quality service, this position is for you.

Groundsperson Job Opportunity – Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery, Ottawa

Groundsperson  ,Are you passionate about outdoor work and providing professional services in a meaningful industry? Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to join their team. This full-time, permanent role offers a chance to grow in a compassionate and customer-focused environment.

Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery spans 65 acres and includes a Sales-Administration office, onsite funeral home, mausoleums, cremation centers, and a crematorium, completing over 835 dispositions annually. If you have a strong work ethic and take pride in delivering high-quality service, this position is for you.

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Key Details About the Position

• Position Title: Groundsperson
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Work Schedule: 40-hour week (Sunday to Thursday, with flexibility for overtime as needed)

Key Responsibilities

As a Groundsperson, your duties will include:

1. Burial and Interment Services:
   • Performing ground burials, crypt entombments, and cremation niche interments with precision and respect.
2. Cemetery Maintenance:
   • Maintaining cemetery grounds, including mowing, trimming, and general landscaping to ensure a serene environment for visitors.
3. Customer Service:
   • Providing compassionate and professional service to grieving families.
4. Memorial and Monument Installation:
   • Safely installing and maintaining memorials and monuments as per customer requirements.
5. Equipment Maintenance:
   • Performing routine maintenance on machinery and tools to ensure operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications and Skills

To excel as a Groundsperson, the following qualifications and skills are essential:

1. Education:
   • Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
2. Licensing and Certification:
   • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract.
   • Training or certification in heavy equipment operation (preferred).
   • Certificate in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (an asset).
3. Experience and Skills:
   • Previous landscaping, horticultural, or cemetery experience is advantageous.
   • Mechanical skills or formal training in mechanics.
   • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs comfortably.
   • Teamwork and a positive attitude with excellent multitasking abilities.
4. Core Values:
   • Demonstrating compassion, integrity, trust, teamwork, belonging, and excellence.

Why Join Arbor Memorial?

At Arbor Memorial, careers are more than just jobs—they are opportunities to make a lasting impact. Our team works closely with families to provide respectful and meaningful remembrance services. We foster a supportive environment where personal growth and teamwork are celebrated.

Join Arbor Memorial to:

• Challenge yourself with meaningful work.
• Grow in an organization that values compassion and integrity.
• Make a difference in the lives of others.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter by January 10, 2025, to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

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