Transfer Driver

McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, a family-owned company that has been part of the Calgary community and leader in the funeral services industry for over 120 years, is seeking a dedicated and professional Transfer Driver to join our dynamic and growing team. This position requires exceptional customer service skills, empathy and compassion assisting families with their loved ones during their time of loss. 

This role works a 4-days on, 4-days off schedule with 12-hour shifts. The position is an overnight position from 7:00 pm – 7:00 am. 

What You’ll Do:

·         Receive decedents from place of death and transfer them into our care with dignity and respect 

·         Care for decedents, preparing them for transfer and using a stretcher for transport to safekeeping at our private facility 

·         Deliver a family’s loved one in a casket from our Care Centre to one of our Funeral Homes or Crematoriums.

·         Delivering decedents’ caskets or urns to the place of service 

·         Deliver important, confidential documents to our funeral home locations 

·         Deliver flower arrangements for services 

·         Setting up for identification viewings or visitations 

·         Assist with funeral services as required 

·         Driving in and around Calgary and surrounding area in a professional manner 

·         Wash and clean transfer vehicles and Care Centre 

·         Other duties as assigned 

What You Bring:  

·         Professional, kind, and caring demeanor 

·         Must be comfortable working with the deceased entrusted into our care and their grieving families 

·         Strong attention to detail with accuracy and effective problem-solving skills 

·         Strong customer service skills 

·         Sensitivity to cultural practices 

·         Ability to lift and carry up to 75 kg and move a casket 

·         Ability to manage, assign and prioritize daily tasks for completion 

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

•     Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

·         Strong work ethic, reliable, punctual, honest 

·         Ability to work alone or in a team environment 

·         Current Class 5 (non GDL) driver’s license with a driver’s abstract with six or less demerits  

·         Clean driving record and insured for a minimum of 3 years

·         Must be comfortable wearing the company uniform, PPE and maintaining professional grooming standards as set forth by the company 

·        Availability to work all shifts as scheduled, including weekends and holidays with the ability to work past scheduled hours as required to meet the needs of the families we serve 

 What We Offer:

         ·         Starting wage of $20.50 / hour

         ·          4-days on, 4-days off schedule

            ·        Participation in the company, quarterly bonus plan - up to 10% of base earnings, after 6 months

         ·        Amazing benefits package including prescriptions, dental, vision, travel, paramedical services, etc. after 3-months

           ·         Start accumulating paid vacation days from the first day of employment

           ·          RRSP program with $1,000 and $1,500 company contributions

           ·         Matching savings plan

           ·         Company-provided uniforms including dry cleaning

           ·         Opportunities for professional growth and development

            ·           Company events

        ·           Employee referral bonus program

        ·          A warm, welcoming, positive company culture

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