Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Autism Services; Regina; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services is seeking a hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor to support daily operations, drive team motivation, and maintain high cleanliness standards across our facilities.

You will coordinate tasks, schedule crews, manage labor costs, and lead by example to ensure quality, safety, and brand compliance. The role requires strong English communication, flexibility for weekends, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of supervisory or leadership experience in housekeeping or similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations and quality standards.
• Hands-on leader with a team-first approach.
• Experience with scheduling and labor cost management.
• Proficient English communication, both written and verbal.
• Flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Housekeeping Manager in daily operations and team motivation.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping activities and task assignments.
• Assist with crew scheduling, labor cost management, and cost control.
• Lead, train, coach, and hold crew accountable to standards.
• Conduct proactive room inspections to ensure cleanliness and brand standards.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and closet organization.
• Develop and maintain departmental processes and documentation.
• Prepare reports, audits, and departmental correspondence.
• Step in to perform hands-on duties when needed.
• Act as leadership support and substitute in the manager's absence.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Team leadership

Time management

Adaptability

Hands-on leadership

Tools

Scheduling tools

Property management system

Job description

Your Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Housekeeping Manager in leading daily operations and driving team efficiency, motivation, and performance.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping activities, including task assignments, room flow, and department opening duties.
• Assist with Crew scheduling, labour cost management, and departmental cost control.
• Lead, train, coach, and hold Housekeeping Crew accountable to established standards and expectations.
• Conduct proactive room inspections to ensure cleanliness, quality, and brand standards are met.
• Manage inventory, supply ordering, stock levels, and housekeeping closet organization.
• Assist in developing and maintaining departmental processes, systems, and operational documentation.
• Prepare reports, audits, and departmental correspondence as required.
• Step in to perform hands‑on housekeeping duties alongside the team when operationally required.
• Act as a leadership support and alternate in the absence of the Housekeeping Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 12 years of supervisory or leadership experience in housekeeping, hospitality, or a similar operational environment.
• Previous hotel or housekeeping experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations, cleaning standards, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead by example with a hands‑on, team‑first approach.
• Comfortable using basic technology, scheduling tools, and hotel systems (property management system experience is an asset).
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) with a positive, professional attitude.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and occasional evenings.

Of course, there are a plethora of other administrative items and the typical day‑to‑day operations that you'll be responsible for, but those are pretty hard to sum up in a job ad.