House Manager & Family Assistant

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.