Part-time Operations Assistant

Description

Member of Athos Services Commémoratifs, Urgel Bourgie / Athos has been offering personalized, high-quality commemorative services for over a century, respecting the beliefs and customs of families.

Celebrating and honoring life is at the heart of our commitment. We believe that memories and tributes to loved ones should transcend time. Every day, we accompany families with compassion, respect, and professionalism.

With a network of 7 funeral homes and 3 Cemetery-Gardens, Urgel Bourgie / Athos is recognized for the excellence of its services and the quality of its support.

Why this position is open

To support the activities of our funeral homes and meet a real need within the operational team, we are opening a position for a part-time operations assistant.

This opening aims to strengthen the team on the ground, ensure the smooth running of daily operations, and maintain the quality of the places and services, in accordance with our mission and values.

Under the supervision of the existing team, the part-time operations assistant contributes to the smooth running of the daily activities of the funeral homes. The person holding the position ensures the cleanliness of the premises, provides logistical support for services, and respects the standards of dignity, discretion, and professionalism specific to this environment.

• Maintain and ensure the interior cleanliness of the funeral home, including the maintenance of floors, bathrooms, reception rooms, entrance doors and windows, flowers, and the viewing room. As needed, maintain columbariums and crypts.
• Replace burned-out light bulbs;
• Consult the urn burial calendar and the daily schedule of the funeral home;
• Set up exhibition rooms, chapels, and reception rooms, including ashes, remains, flowers (setup), and other amenities;
• Transfer the remains from the refrigerated room to the lounge or chapel;
• Order and verify the receipt of materials (coffee, tea, glasses, sanitary products, cleaning products, stationery) and other related products;
• Prepare envelopes for directors;
• Regularly fill and maintain the coffee machine;
• Empty trash as needed;
• All other related tasks.

Working Conditions

• Part-time position (*occasional*).

+ Required availability to work a minimum of six (6) days per fourteen (14) day period, including one weekend every two weeks.

+ Hourly rate: $25.61, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Required Skills

• High school diploma (DES).

+ Good overall physical condition.

+ Bilingualism (an asset).

+ Resourcefulness and initiative.

+ Absolute respect and discretion towards families and the deceased.

+ Courtesy, availability, and listening to the needs of families; + Versatility and attention to detail.

+ Ability to work in a team and with a spirit of collaboration.