Title: House Manager & Family Assistant
Employment Type: Part-time (15 hours/week)
Proposed Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $25–30/hour, based on experience, paid on payroll
Requirements: Non-smoker, valid driver’s license with reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed for errands), up-to-date vaccinations (COVID & Flu), able to pass a background check
About Us
We are a busy family of three living centrally in Edmonton (T6G 1A4), near the university and across the river from downtown. We have one daughter (age 9) and a senior cat (16 years old) who requires regular vet visits every 3 months. Both parents are physicians with demanding work hours. We love our neighborhood, which is walkable and close to our daughter’s school and before/after school care program. Without extended family nearby, we are looking for a reliable and proactive House Manager to provide household support and help our home run smoothly.
Schedule
- Preferred availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 12–5 pm
- 2–3 days per week, approx. 15 hours/week, not Thursdays
- Flexibility for occasional evenings (childcare for date nights or hockey games) valued
Key Responsibilities
Household Management & Organization
- Maintain organization systems across the home (closets, storage, pantry, mudroom, garage).
- Reset and tidy main rooms daily; prep the home for weekly cleaning service.
- Manage seasonal transitions: clothing swaps, holiday décor, guest prep.
- Track and rotate items in kitchen and pantry (dispose of expired goods).
- Prepare and coordinate donation drop-offs/pickups.
- Support packing/unpacking for family travel.
Inventory Management & Errands
- Track household supplies (pantry, fridge, toiletries).
- Shop for groceries (prioritizing fresh produce, gluten-free essentials for celiac dietary needs).
- Manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, etc.).
- Run errands: dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping, farmers’ market trips.
- Handle package pickup, mail sorting, and deliveries.
- Mileage reimbursed for errands.
Meal Preparation
- Prep foods (wash/chop vegetables and ingredients for meals, batch cook basics like hard boiled eggs, freezer meals).
- Grocery shop for fresh ingredients and pantry restock.
- Follow dietary needs: gluten-free meals are essential.
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
- One family member is gluten free but it is not a gluten free household.
Laundry & Linen Care
- Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry.
- Iron and steam clothing; prepare outfits as needed.
- Rotate and refresh linens and towels.
- Keep laundry area tidy and stocked.
Pet Care
- Schedule and coordinate quarterly vet visits for cat.
- Ensure pet supplies are stocked and organized.
Vendor & Property Oversight
- Schedule/supervise service providers (cleaners, contractors, landscapers).
- Research, coordinate, and oversee maintenance and repairs.
- Manage seasonal resets (e.g., garage organization).
Family Support & Child Assistance
- Provide occasional backup childcare (e.g., school pick-up, playdates).
- Support date nights with evening babysitting.
- Assist with school-related prep (clothing, gear, lunch coordination if needed).
Deep Cleaning & Special Projects
- Tackle deep-cleaning projects (fridge, oven, cupboards, baseboards).
- Clean humidifiers, washing machines, air purifiers monthly.
- Manage seasonal organizing (holiday décor, sports gear, storage).
Who We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
- Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Independent but collaborative—able to take initiative while also following directions
- Communicative—comfortable asking questions and giving updates
- Patient, calm, and trustworthy
- Proactive—anticipates needs and keeps the household running smoothly
- Self-aware and professional—works well with both parents and child
You’ll be an important support to our family and someone we can count on as a steady, kind presence in our busy household.