Couple or Individual to live-out - PA/House Management - Vancouver, BC

This is a family oriented principal who frequently has family, guests and visitors. The house manager/ (team or individual) / personal assistant will be a vital part to making sure the homes are always guest ready and well maintained without needing a lot of direction. Must be able to proactively identify what needs doing and be able to get it done efficiently.

In this role, you will:

Manage two properties: Vancouver and nearby island home

Be the property’s eyes and ears, making note of anything requiring attention or repair, and effectively communicating with owner, including taking photos, providing lists, daily checks

Sourcing and managing all outside vendors, comparing quotes, and supervising as needed

Attend to any urgent needs or emergencies on the property

Have a good working knowledge of the house systems: lighting, doors, pool system and sprinklers;

Assist principal in the kitchen-cooking and meal prep

Managing trades and contractors (gardeners, household projects, etc) and to ensure the work is completed

Shopping for food, supplies, running errands and other requested items

Caring for the friendly and sweet family dog including pet sitting when principal travels

Maintaining vehicles, maintenance records

Helping the housekeepers with keeping the kitchen neat and tidy

Prepare home for family and guest

The right candidate will:

Have a proactive mind, by being aware of the principal's needs without being told

Be friendly but not overly familiar as principal appreciates a professional boundary

Must drive, with valid license and clean driving record

Tech savvy to assist with home IT issues.

Meticulous list making with amazing follow through

Flexible to work evenings or weekends if emergency comes up

No ego, willing to be hands-on with cleaning and tiding, interior and exterior, when needed

Must have Canadian citizenship or work authorization; prefer local Canadian hires

Salary 80k/year