Leadhand - Cemetery - Full-Time

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Supervisor Parks Operations South, directs and works with staff to maintain the City’s cemetery operation.

MAJOR TASKS :

• Directs, instructs, and works with full-time and seasonal staff and supervises completion of work.
• Participates in budget preparation and planning for the cemetery operation.
• Ensures that equipment is properly maintained and operated, and controls the purchasing of tools and supplies.
• Maintains records for all phases of the cemetery operation, including the computerized burial inventory.
• Ensures that shifts are adequately staffed in consultation with Supervisor.
• Investigates and responds to public complaints and requests for information and meets with the public and liaises with funeral directors, as required.
• Liaises with other City departments, agencies etc., as required.
• Compiles time sheets, work orders, compensation and incident reports.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Experience :

• Secondary school graduation together with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the daily operation of a cemetery
• Knowledge of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act and its regulations

Skills / Abilities :

• Must be capable of issuing and accurately comprehending written / oral information and instructions
• Must possess the ability to supervise
• Must be at basic level in word processing and spreadsheet software, and must possess basic online data entry skills
• Must be able to communicate with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information :

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE : It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of : race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.

Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include :

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note : The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant.

If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION : Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY : Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone : 625-3866