House Manager (Casual, Subcontractor Position)
10-20 hours per week while schedule builds to part time or full time · Halifax, NS
Do you love creating calm, order, and warmth within a home?
We’re looking for a caring, confident, and reliable House Manager to support Halifax families with household management — from meal prep and organization to laundry and daily reset routines — the Nest way.
This is a casual, subcontractor role ideal for someone who enjoys helping others reclaim time and balance through structure, care, and thoughtful routines.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and assist with home-cooked meals, snacks, and family-friendly food prep
- Support laundry routines, folding, and organization systems
- Tidy and reset household spaces for easy daily flow
- Implement organizing systems that help families stay on top of busy schedules
- Communicate clearly and confidently with clients about household priorities and needs
- Run light errands or household coordination as needed
Who You Are
- Experienced in cooking, meal prep, or family food management
- Strong in organization, time management, and communication
- Confident taking initiative and comfortable running a home independently
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
- Friendly, professional, and respectful of client privacy
- Holds a valid driver’s license and owns a reliable vehicle
- Available at least three days per week, for example:
Monday – 2 hours · Tuesday – 4 hours · Thursday – 4 hours
- Able to provide strong references
- Willing to complete a background check and reference check prior to start
Role Details
- Type: Casual, Subcontractor Position
- Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (schedule may vary by client needs)
- Pay Rate: $25-28/hour
- Session Structure: Services are scheduled in 2-, 4-, or 6-hour increments
- Location: Halifax and surrounding area
- Commitment: Long-term preferred
As a subcontractor, you’ll represent the Nest brand while operating independently.
This includes maintaining your own business registration and carrying liability insurance.
Insurance Co-Pay Program:
Nest Home Assistance contributes 50% toward approved insurance coverage, with the contractor responsible for the remaining 50%.
Why Work with Nest
- Flexible, family-friendly scheduling
- Meaningful, relationship-based work that makes a real difference
- A supportive, women-led local business that values professionalism, care, and heart
- A work culture grounded in communication, confidence, organization, time management, and good food — the Nest way
How to Apply
Send a short introduction about yourself, your experience, and your general availability.
Please include at least two references.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you available 3-5 days a week?
- Are you available Monday- Friday in increments of 2 4 and 6 hours?
- Do you own a vehicle for reliable transportation?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Culinary: 2 years (preferred)
- Restaurant: 2 years (required)
- Time Management: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
