Posted by Notre-Dame Cemetery is recruiting a Cemetery Superintendent for a permanent, full-time position in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The role offers an hourly salary of $33 to $38 and combines staff supervision, cemetery grounds maintenance, burial coordination, equipment management, and administrative responsibilities.
The successful candidate will supervise maintenance employees, coordinate daily operations, maintain cemetery grounds, and help ensure consistent practices across parish cemeteries. Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, a valid driver’s licence, and fluency in both English and French.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Cemetery Superintendent
- Company: Notre-Dame Cemetery
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
- Salary: $33 to $38 per hour
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
- Overtime: Availability required when necessary
- Education: College diploma or equivalent
- Experience: At least two years in cemetery administration or management, or equivalent supervisory experience in construction, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or municipal work
- Language Requirements: Fluent English and French, spoken and written
- Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until the position is filled
- Work Location: In person
About the Employer
Notre-Dame Cemetery is seeking a hands-on supervisor to oversee its daily cemetery operations and support consistent standards across parish cemeteries. The position works under the Cemetery Director or a designated representative and involves coordinating maintenance staff, grounds activities, burials, and operational resources.
Job Description
The Cemetery Superintendent will oversee daily cemetery activities while leading and supporting a team of maintenance employees. This position combines practical grounds management with staff leadership, administrative coordination, and regulatory compliance.
The successful applicant will organize work schedules, monitor staff performance, maintain grounds and equipment, coordinate burial services, and communicate with families, funeral homes, and administrative personnel. The role also involves helping establish consistent procedures across parish cemeteries.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise cemetery maintenance employees and assign daily duties and work areas.
- Establish weekly priorities and coordinate the team’s workload.
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee performance reviews.
- Provide guidance and address staff performance or attendance concerns fairly.
- Oversee landscaping, lawn maintenance, trimming, seasonal cleanup, snow removal, and winter preparation.
- Coordinate lot levelling, marker installation, road repairs, foundation work, and monument maintenance.
- Inspect cemetery grounds, roads, monuments, lots, and equipment.
- Operate grounds maintenance equipment when required and arrange repairs and supplies.
- Coordinate burials and communicate with families, funeral homes, and administrative staff with discretion.
- Assist with burial services and ensure cemetery procedures are followed respectfully.
- Maintain accurate operational records and scheduling information.
- Manage approved budgets and monitor operating expenses.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Ontario cemetery legislation, Bereavement Authority of Ontario regulations, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Assess parish cemeteries and help standardize operational practices across different locations.
- Support the Cemetery Director in developing consistent policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A college diploma or equivalent qualification.
- At least two years of experience in cemetery administration or management, or comparable supervisory experience in construction, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or municipal work.
- Demonstrated experience leading, training, and managing a team.
- Knowledge of Ontario cemetery legislation and relevant Bereavement Authority of Ontario regulations.
- Ability to work outdoors and operate grounds maintenance equipment.
- Proficiency in standard office software.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and French.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- A recent criminal background check or federal security clearance, as required.
Previous experience in cemetery operations is an asset but is not mandatory if the applicant has suitable supervisory experience in a related field.
The employer is also looking for strong leadership, organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, independent decision-making, and tact when communicating with grieving families and other stakeholders.
Salary and Benefits
The Cemetery Superintendent position pays between $33 and $38 per hour. The regular schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime availability required when operational needs arise.
Listed employee benefits include:
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Who Should Apply?
This position may suit experienced supervisors from cemetery management, landscaping, construction, grounds maintenance, or municipal operations. Candidates should be comfortable leading a team, working outdoors, managing equipment, and coordinating sensitive services involving bereaved families.
Applicants must also meet the bilingual language requirement and hold a valid driver’s licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the salary for the Cemetery Superintendent position?
The advertised salary is $33 to $38 per hour.
2. Where is the job located?
The position is based at Notre-Dame Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
3. Is the position permanent or temporary?
It is a permanent, full-time position.
4. What are the regular working hours?
The regular schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Overtime may be required.
5. Is previous cemetery management experience compulsory?
Previous cemetery experience is an asset but is not essential. Equivalent supervisory experience in construction, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or municipal work may qualify.
6. Are English and French required?
Yes. Applicants must be fluent in both languages, spoken and written.
7. What benefits are offered?
The listed benefits include dental care, vision care, paid time off, an employee assistance program, and on-site parking.
8. When is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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