Household Manager with Meal Prep Support, Edmonton

Job Description Title:

Household Manager with Meal Prep Support

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6X1V9

Employment Type:

Part-time (15-20 hours/week)

Proposed Start Date:

ASAP

Compensation:

$25-28/hour based on experience

Requirements

Able to maintain a smoke-free environment

Reliable transportation

Proposed Schedule

Monday‑Friday ~2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Flexibility for occasional extra hours based on family needs

About Our Family We are a warm and welcoming family with two energetic toddlers, ages 4 and 2, who are both in full-time daycare. Both parents work outside the home—one full‑time in an office, the other from home on Mondays and Fridays. We value our time together and need a reliable partner to keep our home organized and running smoothly.

Who We’re Looking For We appreciate open dialogue, flexibility, and initiative. The right candidate will work independently, manage household systems, and maintain a calm, organized environment.

Ideal Traits&Skills

Warm, approachable, and professional with excellent communication skills

Highly organized, able to maintain household systems and anticipate needs

Self‑starter with a proactive attitude and strong attention to detail

Calm and focused, able to handle tasks independently and ensure smooth operation

Experience with household management and systems

Comfortable with occasional communication via text, call, and email

Ability to adapt to evolving needs as children grow

Familiarity with meal prep and organizing household supplies is a plus

Key Responsibilities This role focuses on keeping the household running smoothly day to day, with a few core priorities that anchor the work.

Weekly Priorities

Reset and tidy rooms daily: load/unload dishwasher, wipe surfaces, vacuum high‑traffic areas, maintain overall neatness

Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and household supplies

Create and manage running household supply lists (especially the fridge)

Prepare a nightly meal ready ~5pm

Clean kitchen after prep and maintain kitchen tidiness

Do one load of laundry daily, rotating family clothing and towels/bedding

Once core responsibilities are handled, additional support is welcomed based on time, energy, and household needs.

Household Management&Organization

Create and maintain organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)

Conduct seasonal swaps as children grow

Coordinate donation drop‑offs and pick‑ups, biannually

Support packing/unpacking for child travel

Be on site during visits from handymen, cleaners, landscapers, etc.

Inventory Management&Errands

Coordinate and manage household orders (Amazon, Costco, Target, etc.)

Run errands: grocery shopping, returns, dry cleaning, gift shopping as time permits

Bring packages in from the front door/porch

Meal Planning&Preparation

Prep, wash, and cut fruits and vegetables for snack time

Batch‑bake snacks such as muffins for the kids

Pack school lunches when children enter school

Shop for groceries and meal‑related items

Laundry&Linen Care

Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (clothing, bedding)

Manage hang‑to‑dry items

Manage linens: rotate bedding, refresh towels, restock essentials

Keep laundry areas tidy and well‑stocked with supplies

Vehicle Management

Vacuum car seats and car once per month

Vendor&Property Oversight

Water outdoor garden

Shovel snow off path/driveway in winter

Handle servicing and maintenance of hot tub as needed

Prepare camper for use when ready

Family Support&Child Assistance

Provide light supervision, playtime, or backup childcare as needed

Prep backpacks, clothing, or snacks for school when children start school

Deep Cleaning&Special Projects

Occasionally deep‑clean fridge, oven, baseboards, etc.

Maintain and refresh specific zones such as the kitchen and main floor

Organize special projects like toy storage, gear rotation

Administrative&Personal Assistant Support

Ad‑hoc guest room preparation and clean‑up as needed

This role requires a background check.

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