Household Manager

Location: Vancouver, BC (Fairview area)
Hours: Approximately 16–24 hours per week to start
Schedule: Ideally Mondays, Wednesdays and some Fridays, with flexibility coordinated around household needs

About the Role

We are are a busy couple in a 2 dog household looking for a reliable, proactive Household Manager to help keep our home and daily lives running smoothly.

This is a hands-on role combining housekeeping, meal preparation, household organization, errands, transportation and personal administration. We’re looking for someone who enjoys both practical tasks and planning—someone equally comfortable preparing meals, cleaning the home, coordinating a repair or researching travel options.

Our goal is to simplify our lives and have a trusted person who can anticipate needs and use good judgment.

The responsibilities below outline the full range of support the role may involve over time. We don’t expect every task to be completed every week. Some duties will be recurring, while others will arise occasionally or seasonally. Together, we’ll establish realistic priorities that fit within the agreed working hours.

Key Responsibilities

- Take responsibility for keeping a three-level townhouse clean, tidy and organized, including regular housekeeping and rotating deep-cleaning tasks.
- Clean bathrooms, bedrooms, the kitchen and living areas, including floors, surfaces, baseboards, cabinets and doors.
- Clean appliances, including the fridge, freezer, oven and microwave.
- Manage dishes, kitchen resets, garbage, compost, recycling and cardboard disposal.
- Maintain patios, outdoor furniture, the BBQ, storage areas and the garage; clean accessible windows where safe and practical.
- Organize closets, drawers, cupboards and seasonal storage, including arranging donations or disposal.
- Prepare and reset the home before and after guests, entertaining and travel.

Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping & Cooking

- Plan simple, healthy meals based on household preferences.
- Grocery shop, prepare lunches and dinners, and make meals, ingredients and snacks ahead of time.
- Keep the fridge, freezer and pantry organized, monitor expiry dates and minimize food waste.
- Maintain household staples and supplies.
- Compare prices, quality and convenience, and manage purchases within an agreed budget.
- Clean up after food preparation and help make home-cooked meals an easy everyday option.

Laundry & Wardrobe Care

- Manage laundry from start to finish, including washing, drying, folding and putting items away.
- Change bedding and maintain towels and household linens.
- Keep wardrobes and seasonal clothing organized.
- Coordinate dry cleaning and alterations.
- Assist with travel preparation, unpacking and post-travel laundry.

Dog Care

- Provide care, companionship, walks and feeding for two dogs as needed.




- Maintain clean bowls, bedding, blankets and toys, and keep food and supplies stocked.
- Coordinate grooming and veterinary appointments, transportation and medication pickups.
- Provide occasional overnight dog and house sitting during travel, subject to availability and separately agreed compensation.

Transportation, Errands & Vehicle Management

- Provide transportation to personal appointments, errands and occasional meetings.
- Assist with occasional airport pickups and drop-offs, including monitoring flight times and helping with luggage.
- Plan efficient routes and group errands around appointments wherever practical.
- Manage purchases, returns, packages, mail, prescriptions, dry cleaning and donation drop-offs.
- Coordinate deliveries, couriers and occasional business-related pickups.
- Keep the household vehicle fueled and coordinate car washes, detailing, servicing, repairs and seasonal tire changes.
- Maintain a vehicle calendar and records covering maintenance, insurance renewals and related expenses.

Household Maintenance & Projects

- Identify routine maintenance needs and handle practical tasks such as replacing light bulbs, batteries and appropriate filters.
- Monitor household safety checks, emergency supplies and BBQ propane.
- Research service providers, obtain competitive quotes and recommend suitable options for approval.
- Schedule approved contractors, coordinate access and follow up until work is completed.
- Maintain warranties, invoices and repair records.
- Coordinate seasonal maintenance, movers, furniture deliveries and household improvement projects.

Personal Administration, Travel & Special Occasions

- Maintain a shared calendar for appointments, household tasks, maintenance, dog care, travel and important dates.
- Book personal appointments and coordinate related transportation.
- Organize receipts and documents, submit authorized advantages claims and follow up on reimbursements.
- Monitor subscriptions, memberships and renewals.
- Research travel options, prepare itineraries and make approved bookings.
- Coordinate travel preparation, dog care and the household’s readiness before departure and return.
- Research and arrange gifts, cards, flowers and special deliveries.
- Assist with hosting, guest-room preparation, celebrations and seasonal decorations.
- Provide occasional business-related administrative or logistical support, with duties and expenses tracked separately.





Household Budgeting & Planning

- Maintain a simple household spending tracker and organized digital receipts.
- Track grocery, supply, pet care, transportation and maintenance expenses against agreed budgets.
- Compare purchases and service providers, balancing value, quality and convenience.
- Identify unnecessary subscriptions, delivery fees and other avoidable expenses.
- Make routine purchases within agreed spending limits and obtain approval for larger expenses.
- Provide a brief weekly update on completed work, upcoming priorities and decisions needed, plus a simple monthly spending summary.

About You

- Experience in household management, housekeeping, personal assistance or a comparable role.
- Comfortable personally completing regular and deep cleaning, cooking, laundry and other hands-on household tasks.
- Organized, dependable and able to plan your work independently.
- Proactive about noticing what needs attention and following through without repeated reminders.
- Practical and resourceful, with sound judgment about spending, priorities and when to seek approval.
- A confident home cook who enjoys preparing healthy everyday meals.
- Comfortable caring for dogs and working in a home with pets.
- Discreet and respectful of privacy, confidential information and personal boundaries.
- Comfortable using shared calendars, spreadsheets and simple budgeting or task-management tools.
- A clear communicator who can consolidate routine updates and flag urgent matters promptly.

Requirements & Working Arrangements

- Valid driver’s licence, clean driving record and access to a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle.
- Strong references relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Availability for the agreed weekly schedule, with occasional flexibility arranged in advance.
- Mileage reimbursement and use of a household vehicle will be agreed upon before starting.
- Overnight dog care and work outside regular hours will be scheduled and compensated separately.
- Weekly priorities will be agreed together so that recurring responsibilities and additional projects fit realistically within paid hours.

What Success Looks Like

First 30 days: Learn our home, dogs and preferences. Take over cleaning, laundry, groceries and meal preparation. Establish calendars, lists and household budgets.

Days 30–60: Begin independently managing errands, Sam's transportation needs, appointments, vehicle care, maintenance, repairs and price comparisons.

Days 60–90: Demonstrate genuine ownership of the household, proactively manage tasks, stay within agreed budgets and reduce the amount of time we spend coordinating our personal lives.

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Perks:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Household Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Samantha Gibson
📍 Vancouver