cemetery labourer
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Cemetery Attendant
Posted on
June 28, 2024
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Employer details
District of West Vancouver
Job details
CEMETERY ATTENDANT (Replacement Temporary Full-time)Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities, and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.The District of West Vancouver?s Parks Department is seeking a replacement temporary full-time Cemetery Attendant at the Capilano View Cemetery. Reporting to the Cemetery Foreperson, the Cemetery Attendant will be part of a team that prepares and conducts burials professionally and sensitively. Most of the work for this position is considered manual labour, requiring effort, stamina, ability to think proactively and to problem-solve; other aspects of the job include interacting with the public. Assignments vary, but include the care of lawns and grounds maintenance tasks, cemetery tasks including burials, burial locates, and customer service including interacting with individuals and families coping with loss.The preferred candidate will possess experience and general knowledge concerning safe use of landscape and maintenance equipment including mowers and backhoe; sufficient physical strength, stamina and coordination to permit the performance of manual outdoor work in all types of weather; and have an aptitude/ interest in Cemetery operations. Sensitivity, professionalism and a team-focused, can-do attitude are desirable attributes. The candidate must hold or have the ability to acquire a valid BC Class 5 Driver?s License.The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.Position Status:Union (WVMEA) - Replacement Temporary, Full-timeHours of Work:40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)Rate of Pay:$35.55 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefitsClosing Date:11:59 pm on July 5, 2024To Apply:Please visit the District of West Vancouver?s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply through the Career Portal; we do not accept resumes via email or hard copy.We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted
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LocationWest Vancouver, BC
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Salary$35.55HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#95917
Advertised until
2024-07-05
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