House Manager & Personal Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Sage Haus; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family in Calgary is seeking a House Manager & Personal Assistant to manage household tasks, meal prep, and child support. The role requires strong organizational and driving skills, along with the ability to manage a busy family schedule. The ideal candidate is proactive, patient, and confident with children. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule and compensation of $25-28/hour depending on experience.

Benefits

Vehicle provided for on-duty driving

Opportunity for growth in family business

Qualifications

• Must be a non-smoker with a valid driver’s license.
• Strong ability to manage household logistics and errands.
• Experience with meal prep and child supervision is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage household organization tasks.
• Handle errands and inventory management.
• Prepare meals and support kitchen activities.
• Assist with school pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Perform laundry and light household cleaning.
• Care for the family pet.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive

Childcare experience

Driving skills

Tech-savvy

Job description

Overview

Title: House Manager & Personal Assistant (with Meal Prep Support)

Location: Calgary, Alberta T3M 3Y6

Employment Type: Part-time (20–30 hours / week)

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $25–28 / hour based on experience.

Requirements: Non-smoker, valid driver's license and reliable transportation, pass background check, strong driving record.

Proposed Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12 / 1 PM – 5 : 30 / 6 PM, with flexibility for occasional later evenings.

Description

We are an active family with two children (ages 7 and 9) and a small dog, looking for a proactive and reliable House Manager & Personal Assistant to keep our home and family running smoothly. With both parents working full time, we're seeking someone who is organized, flexible, and confident with children, while also managing household logistics, errands, and meal prep.

This is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys variety in their day, can anticipate needs, and thrives on taking initiative. You'll become an essential support system for our family — handling daily tasks, helping with after-school routines, and ensuring our household runs efficiently.

Ideal Candidate

You are organized, patient, and proactive, with strong follow-through. You're confident with children who have big personalities and can set kind but firm boundaries. You're tech-savvy, a safe driver (comfortable in winter driving), and bring strong executive functioning skills to juggle schedules, errands, and household details. You're someone we can count on to step in, take initiative, and keep things running smoothly — often before we even ask.

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Organisation

• Maintain household organization systems (closets, storage, pantry, toys)
• Reset and tidy rooms daily; prep for cleaners (2–3 weeks)
• Oversee family calendars and schedules
• Conduct seasonal swaps (clothing, décor, bedding)
• Prepare for holidays, events, and guests
• Coordinate donations and pickups
• Support packing / unpacking for family travel

Errands & Inventory Management

• Track and restock pantry, fridge, toiletries, and supplies
• Coordinate and manage household orders
• Manage errands: groceries, dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping
• Handle package pickup, mail sorting, courier items, deposit checks, deliveries, etc.

Meal Prep & Kitchen Support

• Prep simple, healthy meals / snacks for kids
• Pack school lunches and snacks
• Grocery shop for weekly meals and staples
• Wash / cut vegetables, manage kitchen tidiness

Family & Child Support

• School and activity pick-ups / drop-offs (30 minutes each way)
• Prep backpacks, clothing, and snacks
• Light supervision and support after school
• Transport to appointments (dentist, orthodontist, speech, activities, etc.)

Laundry & Linen Care

• Wash, dry, fold, and organize family laundry (clothing, bedding, towels)
• Iron / steam clothing and prepare outfits as needed
• Manage linens and rotate bedding

Pet Care

• Feed and let out small family dog
• Manage vet scheduling (1–2x / year)
• Keep pet supplies stocked and organized

Additional Support

• Coordinate with service providers / vendors (handymen, landscapers, cleaners, etc.)
• Manage vehicle upkeep (fueling, charging, maintenance, seasonal tires)
• Support occasional deep cleaning & outdoor projects (fridge, oven, baseboards, weeding garden, cleaning deck)

Additional Information

• Vehicle provided for on-duty driving
• Flexibility for occasional late evenings appreciated
• Opportunity for growth: support in family business and / or expanded cooking responsibilities (macro meal plan 4 meals / week for parents)
• Final candidate must complete the Sage Haus House Manager Digital Course