House Manager & Family AssistantEmployment Type: Part-time | 15–20 hours/weekLocation: Manitoba, Canada R3X 0K8Proposed Start Date: ASAPCompensation: $30/hour, paid via direct depositRequirementsMaintain a smoke-free environmentValid driver's licence, reliable transportation, and a protected driving recordComfortable with dogs and pet careComfortable transporting children as neededComfortable with hands‐on household upkeep, meal preparation, and laundryProposed ScheduleMonday–Friday, approximately 15–20 hours per week. Hours will generally fall between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with some variation from week to week based on school transportation, appointments, deliveries, travel, and other household needs.Occasional additional evening hours may be available for sports, recreation, or family support. Occasional house and pet sitting may also be available and would be arranged in advance.About Our FamilyWe are two working parents raising three school‐aged children who are involved in sports and activities, along with a loving dog who is very much part of our family rhythm. Our household is energetic and full of movement, and we value a home environment that feels organized, comfortable, and consistently well‐managed.We are down‐to‐earth, kind, and professional people with demanding schedules. We care deeply about having thoughtful systems and reliable support in place so that our home and daily life run smoothly. We're looking for a long‐term House Manager & Family Assistant who can step confidently into the rhythm of our household, take ownership of day‐to‐day needs, and help make family life easier and less hectic.We retain a qualified cleaning service for substantive whole‐home and deep cleaning. This role is focused instead on the ongoing household management and hands‐on support that keeps the home running smoothly between professional cleaning visits—from laundry, linens, dishes, and daily resets to meal preparation, errands, family logistics, transportation, and household coordination.Who You AreYou are a reliable, proactive, and highly organized person who genuinely enjoys helping a busy household run smoothly. You're comfortable taking ownership of a variety of responsibilities and shifting priorities as the family's needs change from day to day.You work exceptionally well independently and don't require significant direction or ongoing coaching. You notice what needs to be done, take initiative, and communicate clearly about priorities, progress, and anything that needs the family's attention.You enjoy creating order and maintaining a welcoming home. While this is not a deep‐cleaning position,



you're comfortable with the hands‐on household upkeep that naturally comes with managing a home, including laundry, linens, dishes, tidying, kitchen and bathroom resets, and organization.You're equally comfortable preparing everyday family meals, running errands, managing appointments and calendars, helping with school and activity transportation, coordinating vendors, and caring for a family dog. Above all, you're dependable, flexible, trustworthy, and interested in becoming a valued long‐term part of the household.Key Qualities IncludeStrong organizational and time‐management skillsProactive self‐starter who works well independentlyDependable, trustworthy, and punctualDetail‐oriented and able to maintain established household systemsComfortable with hands‐on household upkeep and daily cleaning/reset tasksComfortable cooking and preparing everyday family mealsWarm and confident around school‐aged childrenComfortable with dogs and ongoing pet careSafe, confident driver with a valid driver's licenceComfortable managing appointments, errands, calendars, and household logisticsFlexible and able to shift priorities as household needs changeClear, transparent communicator who is open to feedback and collaborationRespectful of the privacy and confidentiality of a family homeLong‐term mindsetKey ResponsibilitiesHousehold Management & OrganizationMaintain household organization systems, including closets, storage areas, pantry, toys, and family spacesComplete daily household resets and tidying of bedrooms and main living areasLoad and unload the dishwasher; maintain dishes and kitchen cleanupWipe counters, sinks, and surfaces and maintain kitchens and bathrooms between professional cleaning visitsProvide light, proactive upkeep between professional cleans, addressing everyday messes such as fingerprints, spills, tracked‐in dirt, and high‐traffic areas as neededKeep the home organized, presentable, and guest‐ready day to dayConduct seasonal swaps of clothing, décor, bedding, and household itemsSupport preparation for family events, holidays, and guest staysCoordinate donation drop‐offs and pickupsOrganize priority household areas and complete special organization projects as neededLaundry & Linen CareManage household laundry and ensure clean clothing is folded and put awayCoordinate with any outsourced laundry servicesStrip, launder,



and remake bedsWash and reset towels and household linensMaintain laundry area organizationLaunder and organize sports uniforms and activity gearMeal Planning & PreparationPrepare simple family meals, snacks, and school lunchesAssist with weekly meal planning in coordination with the familyComplete meal prep such as washing, chopping, assembling, and marinatingMaintain fridge and pantry organizationKeep grocery lists current and ensure staples are stockedClean and reset the kitchen after meal preparationFollow the family's dietary preferencesFamily Scheduling & SupportKeep family calendars, school schedules, and appointments organized and up to dateBook routine doctor, dentist, and other appointmentsAssist with school drop‐offs and pickups as neededProvide transportation to sports, recreation, and other activitiesSupport the family on school in‐service days as neededOrganize sports and recreation equipment and ensure necessary gear and uniforms are readyProvide occasional evening transportation or chaperoning for sports and recreation, based on availabilityInventory Management & ErrandsTrack and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household suppliesMaintain running household and grocery listsManage online household orders as neededRun family errands, including groceries, returns, dry cleaning, gift purchases, and household appointmentsHandle packages and other household pickupsAssist with travel preparation, including packing and unpackingVendor & Property CoordinationCoordinate household services such as professional cleaning, laundry, dry cleaning, meal preparation, and deliveriesSchedule and supervise service providers as neededCoordinate routine home maintenance and household appointmentsHelp ensure household projects and service needs are followed through to completionVehicle ManagementTake family vehicles for car washes, maintenance, service appointments, and seasonal tire changesHelp keep vehicles fueled, clean, organized, and ready for family useProvide occasional airport transportation as neededPet CareProvide a 30–45 minute daily dog walk, including during winter when conditions are reasonableAssist with routine pet care and monitor pet suppliesComplete dog‐waste and backyard cleanupHelp coordinate pet‐related appointments as neededProvide occasional house and pet sitting when the family is traveling, arranged in advanceTravel & Occasional SupportAssist with packing and unpacking for family travelHelp prepare the home before departures and reset it following travelProvide occasional house and pet sitting during family travelAssist with guest preparation and other family logistics as needed

📌 House Manager & Family Assistant (Winnipeg)
🏢 Sage Haus
📍 Winnipeg