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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Cemetery Attendant
Posted on October 31, 2024 by Employer details District of West Vancouver
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Cemetery Attendant (Revised)(Permanent, 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 permanent full-time Cemetery Attendant at Capilano View Cemetery. Reporting to the Cemetery Foreperson, the Cemetery Attendant will be part of a small team that performs a wide variety of tasks and takes pride in being proactive and innovative in its operations. Most of the work for this position is considered manual labour, requiring effort and stamina. The ability to think constructively and to problem-solve are considered important assets. Assignments vary and can include the care of lawns, gardens, and grounds; cemetery tasks including burials; various landscape work; and customer service including interacting with individuals and families coping with loss. This position offers significant and interesting variety for a labour role, as well as the opportunity to receive related training like backhoe operation.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 a valid BC Class 5 Driver?s License for the Province of BC.The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials. During the assessment process, successful candidates will be required to submit an acceptable Driver?s Abstract from ICBC.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) - Permanent Full-timeHours of Work:40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)Rate of Pay:$35.55 per hour (2024 rate)Closing Date:11:59 pm on Monday, November 18, 2024.To 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- LocationWest Vancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$35.55HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99193
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