Location: South False Creek Vancouver, near Granville Island
Compensation: $19–$24/hour, depending on experience
Hours: Approximately 12–20 hours per week, typically 3–4 days per week, every other day
Employment type: Contract, part-time
Looking for: Someone seeking a long-term position who can commit to at least 2 years
ABOUT THE POSITION
I am looking for a reliable, experienced Housekeeper & Personal Assistant to help maintain our townhouse, with occasional Airbnb cleaning when we are away on vacation.
Our household consists of 1.5 adults and 1 child. This position is ideal for someone who lives nearby and is looking for part-time work with a relatively open and flexible schedule.
The regular schedule is approximately 3–4 days per week (ideally every other day), for about 4 hours per day.
Most of the work involves general housekeeping and household organization in our primary residence. Occasionally, I rent out the home while we are away, and additional Airbnb preparation and cleaning are required.
DUTIES
General house cleaning and tidying
Laundry
Household organizing and helping manage the household
Basic food preparation, including washing and chopping vegetables and fruit
Helping with odds and ends around the house and on the porches
Preparing the home for Airbnb guests when we are away
Several of my previous housekeepers managed and took charge of the household, and this would be my ideal arrangement again.
The person currently in this position has been working with me since last summer but needs full-time work and will be moving on. Hopefully, she will be able to overlap with you for a few days to show you the ropes.
Knowing how to prepare a home to a five-star standard for guests, or having the ability to learn quickly, is essential.
SCHEDULE AND FLEXIBILITY
This position is best suited to someone with a flexible schedule, as the workdays vary.
Prefer for someone to come every other day, so sometimes weekend work is required.
If we have an Airbnb check-in or check-out, I will need you to work that day (and likely 3-5 days in a row in advance of the check-in)
When there are no Airbnb guests, the schedule is much more flexible.
Regular hours are sometimes flexible, with a start time any time after 9 a.m. and an typically finish around 3 or 4 p.m - but hours are often flexible. Occasionally, the day may start earlier or end later.
When I rent the home, you ideally need to be available:
Check-in days: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Check-out days: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
You must be able to accommodate Airbnb bookings and other specific days when we may need help.
Regular housekeeping days are fairly even-paced. However, when we are packing to leave for a trip and the house needs to be prepared for Airbnb guests, the work becomes very fast-paced. This requires stamina, efficiency, and the ability to prioritize.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent English
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Willing to undergo and receive approval for a criminal record check
Local references from relevant work experience
Excellent attention to detail
Good communication skills
Flexible availability to accommodate varying workdays and occasional weekends
Looking for a long-term position and able to commit to staying for at least 2 years
Physically able to navigate two levels of stairs and carry items, including laundry, up and down stairs
PAY AND CONTRACT DETAILS
$19–$24/hour, depending on experience
annual pay increase
Paid by cheque every two weeks
This is a contract position.
You must provide your ID, SIN, full name, and address.
You are responsible for reporting your income to the CRA and submitting your own CPP and EI contributions should you choose to do so.
I have a WorkSafe policy under which you will be covered.
LOCATION — PLEASE CHECK YOUR COMMUTE BEFORE APPLYING
We are located half a block from the bus stop at Sitka Square in Vancouver, near Granville Island.
This position is best suited to someone who lives nearby. Please look up your commute carefully and consider whether the location is practical for you before applying.
Long-term commitment: I am looking for someone who wants a stable, long-term position and ideally expects to stay for at least two years. Consistency and reliability are important, as I am hoping to find someone who can become a trusted, established part of our household.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested, please email me:
Your resume.
A description of your relevant housekeeping and/or household management experience.
Confirmation of which of the above criteria you meet, and, which of the above criteria you do not meet .
Your availability, including any times you are not available because of existing commitments (such as other housekeeping clients, school, religious commitments, or childcare responsibilities).
Please let me know if you have any questions and whether you meet the criteria and are still interested in the position.
If you would like to arrange a phone call, please text me at 604 612 5590 after emailing your resume and availability.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting you! Have a great day! 🙂