Great opportunity for an experienced and skilled Executive Housekeeper to work in a professionally-run home in Rosedale. Applicants should be experienced working in a luxury residence and caring for fine surfaces and furnishings. They should be happy professionals who get along well with others.

 

The candidate must have a G-level license and be fully COVID vaccinated. The must also have current status to legally work in Canada. This is a non-travelling, full-time, live-out and permanent position. It pays well and offers benefits. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, although a degree of flexibility is required. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily housekeeping to include dusting, vacuuming, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, washing floors.

• Sheet change once a week in all bedrooms 

• Clean up, tidying, organizing, and making beds of master’s room 

• Maintaining household inventory (except for culinary & spirits) 

• Daily laundry, ironing & steaming (fine fabrics are sent out) 

• Cover and uncover outdoor furniture 

• Errands as directed by the principal family and/or Estate Manager 

• Household deficiency checks and reporting maintenance issues to the Estate Manager

• Taking out the garbage, recycling, and green bin on a weekly basis

• Cleaning and tidying of the pool house 

• Wardrobe management, as directed by the Mrs. or Estate Manager 

• Garment planning and packing for the principal family for various trips abroad

• Occasional cleaning of the principal’s adult children’s homes and cottage in Muskoka (only upon request by Estate Manager) 

• Receiving parcels and deliveries 

• Answering the telephone 

• Managing special projects on a quarterly basis (deep cleaning, purging, storage organization, closet cleaning)

• Supervision of household while Estate Manager is away

• Event preparation and clean-up (average 6 events per year)

• Décor / seasonal holiday set-up as required or directed by Estate Manager 

• The working spirit of the home is one of mutual and collaborative support when needed

• This job profile is dynamic and will evolve as the family’s needs change

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Qualifications and Aptitudes:

• Has a minimum of 3 years’ experience, working in a semi-formal residence

• Has a G license, fully insurable and a clean driving record 

• Is a confident driver

• Takes initiative and enjoys and takes pride in what they do

• Excellent housekeeping, laundry and ironing skills; correct use of products and methods for fine finishings and surfaces

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality at all times

• Must be flexible with scheduling and staying later if required

• Must be a team player 

• Child-friendly (not a nanny position)

• Experience working for HNW and/or UHNW families; a demonstrable track record of discretion and proven respect for NDAs within a UHNW employment context

• Safety and environmental awareness

• Neat and presentable in all aspects

• Willing to sign a Confidentiality Agreement

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

• Punctual and organized

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

 

NOTE: We thank all those who apply, however, only those who meet position criteria will be contacted.