Household & Estate Manager
Greater Toronto Area (York Region) Full-time, permanent
About the role
A private family in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking an experienced Household & Estate Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a multi-residence household. This is a hands-on leadership role for an organized, diplomatic professional who can keep multiple homes running smoothly, manage vendors and an established household team, coordinate family scheduling and travel, and plan memorable events — all with discretion and a service-first mindset.
What you’ll do
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of multiple residences; source, schedule, and manage trusted vendors and contractors, and handle escalations professionally.
- Coordinate and support an established household team (culinary, driving, and childcare staff) on day-to-day logistics — leading through collaboration and facilitation rather than top-down management.
- Manage and protect the family calendar; coordinate personal, family, and appointment scheduling across the household.
- Arrange personal and family travel.
- Plan and produce family events from concept to execution, including celebrations and gatherings.
- Provide occasional backup driving, including pickups, when needed (this is a backstop, not a primary duty).
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience as a household or estate manager, or a comparable background — such as senior hospitality operations, an executive/personal assistant with household scope, or professional event production with operations responsibility.
- Experience managing multiple properties and/or working within a private, high-net-worth household.
- Strong vendor and contractor management skills, with enough practical knowledge to direct and evaluate work.
- A track record of planning and delivering events end to end.
- A demonstrated ability to coordinate household members or teams through collaboration and influence rather than direct authority.
- Exceptional organization and command of calendars and scheduling systems.
- Discretion and professionalism; comfortable with reference and background checks.
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving record; comfortable driving across the Greater Toronto Area and to a seasonal property north of the city.
- Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend needs.
- Based in or near York Region preferred.
Nice to have
- Comfort with digital productivity and AI tools, and an eagerness to learn new ones.
- Hands-on maintenance or trades knowledge.
- Household budgeting or light bookkeeping experience.
- Additional languages.
Who you are
- Warm and personable, with the resilience and confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment.
- Diplomatic and emotionally intelligent — you build trust quickly and work well alongside established staff.
- Calm under pressure, proactive, and service-minded; you anticipate needs before they arise.
Schedule
Full-time, primarily standard weekday hours, with occasional evening and weekend availability for events and travel. This is not a 24/7 or seven-day role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [application email / link]. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
