House Manager & Family Assistant

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.