Chief Housekeeper

Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) is responsible for coordinating and advancing the province's interests with the Government of Canada, other provinces, and foreign governments at the national and sub-national levels. We serve as a central point of contact for the coordination of the province's intergovernmental priorities and protocol requirements, support to the Ministers responsible for Military Relations, Trade and the operation of Government House.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Private Secretary / Executive Director, the Chief Housekeeper will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of Government House (public and private areas). The duties include but are not limited to: cleaning the Administrative Office at Government House, and all public washrooms, vacuuming, laundry, ironing, dusting, washing of floors and dishes, polishing of silver/bronze, and general cleaning within Government House as required. The Chief Housekeeper will be responsible for overseeing, scheduling, and directing the Housekeeper, Household Attendant, as well as the training and booking of casual serving staff. In addition to these duties, the Chief Housekeeper will also be responsible for maintaining the Government House inventory.

Primary Accountabilities

The Chief Housekeeper will oversee the preparation of service and clean-up following events at Government House along with:

• Keeping all staff and storage areas at Government House neat, tidy and orderly
• Setting of dining room tables and setup of public rooms for events
• Ensuring the safe and proper care of all items involved in the operations of Government House
• Reporting any loss, damage or necessary repairs to the Private Secretary
• Adhering to Government House recycling and composting policies
• Assisting other Household staff in their duties, including the Executive Chef in preparing for events, cleaning dishes and related utensils

They will treat other members of the Government House staff, as well as visitors to Government House, with respect, courtesy, cooperation and professionalism, representing the Office of the Lieutenant Governor with dignity and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will be a high school graduate and have two (2) years of experience. The Housekeepers must work in a professional manner, display the highest standard of personal conduct, act with integrity at all times, maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and be honest and trustworthy. Must be able to prioritize work, manage their own workload and resources in a way that ensures the efficient delivery of services. The ability to work variable hours and experience in dealing with the public and senior officials in similar working environments would be considered assets. Flexibility is essential.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in; we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: SE 18 Salary Range: $1,; - $1,; Bi-Weekly