Our Funeral Home Career Opportunities

Are you looking to work for a business that treats staff like family; who has a positive community impact and reputation; and who encourages a team that is supportive of one another and purpose driven?

About us – Hello!

Park Memorial is a family owned and operated full-service funeral home with locations throughout Northern Alberta. We are looking to hire a licensed Funeral Director for our Edmonton location. By providing compassionate guidance and expert assistance throughout the ceremony planning and disposition arrangements, our funeral directors create meaningful farewell ceremonies.

With over 80 years of experience serving families, ethics, honesty, fairness, and transparency are paramount to our family business culture. The Funeral Director will abide by these values of Park Memorial by educating families to make the best choices for themselves and their deceased loved ones.

Why us?

We have many internal supports for our directors including an answering service to take overnight calls, a transfer service dedicated to evening transfers, an admin team to assist with paperwork, graphic design team to create memorial cards, video tributes and other special requests, a primary embalming team dedicated to preparation work, aftercare specialists to meet with families following the service; and a guaranteed 4 days off after the on-call rotation to refresh and rejuvenate.

We strive for long-term retention and development of our team; the Funeral Director is pivotal in helping develop Park Memorial Apprentices in preparation for a career as Funeral Directors.

Perks!

We provide a variety of perks to staff such as tickets to hockey games, symphony, fundraising dinners, golf tournaments and other local events. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a newly increased mental health component, group RRSP plan, annual bonus structure, and variety of paid time off options, in addition to a competitive salary and paid dry cleaning.

Directors are encouraged to take advantage of the courses offered by the many associations we are members of, such as AFSA, FSAC, NFDA and CANA, and there are opportunities to travel to conventions/trainings put on by these associations.

Interested?

Our strong team strives to further Park Memorial’s reputation while providing exceptional service. They also share a common goal of exceeding families’ needs, while building camaraderie together. If you’re a certified Funeral Director with a class 4 driver’s license, we’d like to review your resume!

Click here to apply.

Are you looking to work for a business that treats staff like family?

Do you want to be part of a family business that has a positive community impact and reputation?

Are you interested in working for a company who is a 14-year winner of the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence?

Do you want to be part of a team that supports families and each other?

Can you build strong connections in our Vegreville, Lamont, and Smoky Lake locations?

Park Memorial is a family owned and operated full-service funeral home with locations throughout Northern Alberta. We are looking to hire a Funeral Director to oversee three of our rural locations (Vegreville, Lamont, and Smoky Lake) that are all close in proximity. The Funeral Director will be responsible for the overall management of service delivery including arrangements, disposition, ceremony, and after care, with strong assistance from the Edmonton team. By providing compassionate guidance and expert assistance, they help create meaningful and respectful farewell ceremonies.

With over 80 years of experience serving families of all faiths and backgrounds, ethics and honesty are paramount to our family business culture. The Funeral Director will continue to abide by these values of Park Memorial by educating families so they can make the best choice for themselves and their loved ones.

We have a variety of perks for staff such as local events, hockey games, fundraising dinners, and golf tournaments. Park Memorial is dedicated to the communities we serve, so we encourage staff to engage and build relationships with community members.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, group RRSP plan, annual bonus structure, and variety of paid time off options, in addition to a competitive salary.

Rural living also provides the benefits of a lower cost of living, truly getting to know your neighbours, and a slower daily pace of life.

Interested? Feel free to apply with your resume and cover letter!

Qualifications:

• Funeral Director’s license is required.

• Embalmer’s license is considered an asset.

• Experience is considered an asset, but not a necessity, as newly licensed individuals bring

other unique perspectives to the table.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Park Memorial Team!

Click here to apply.

Are you looking to work for a business that treats staff like family?

Are you interested in working for a company who is an 15-year winner of the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence?

Do you have experience providing administrative support?

Do you want to work in a profession where you can be part of giving back to families in their hardest moments?

Company Overview:

Park Memorial (PM) is a family-owned and operated full-service funeral home throughout Northern Alberta, including Edmonton, Vegreville, Mayerthorpe, Lamont, and Smoky Lake. With over 80 years of experience serving families of all faiths and backgrounds. Ethics and honesty are paramount to our family business culture, whether we’re supporting a grieving family or caring for our team.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a casual Administrative Assistant to join our Edmonton office team on weekends and weekdays. The shifts for this position would include a mix of weekends and weekday shifts depending on operational needs. The incumbent will be responsible for answering phones, greeting families and visitors, and maintaining files. The Administrative Assistant will maintain professionalism, demonstrate extraordinary customer service, and be responsible for a variety of administrative duties that aid in the day-to-day operations of Park Memorial.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for the Edmonton office during your shifts.

• Greet and direct families and visitors attending services.

• Receive incoming telephone calls; record, direct, and deliver accurate messages.

• Monitor emails, respond, and forward as needed.

• Answer ‘first calls’ (families calling to inform us of a death).

• Maintain and update client files within Park Memorial’s computer program.

• Draft and proof obituaries, and submit to relevant media within deadlines. 

• Manage Park Memorial’s website (uploading obituaries and photos).

• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience:

• 1 – 2 years of Administrative experience in an office setting.

• Diploma in office administration from an accredited university or technical institute (NAIT, SAIT, or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience.

• Clear communication skills and superior attention to detail.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Clear background check.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Park Memorial Team!

Click here to apply.