Assistant Estate Manager
Job Description
Catch Recruitment is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our client’s team as an Assistant Estate Manager. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our larger estate team and play a key part in the group’s succession planning. Success in this position requires exceptional attention to detail, a strong sense of accountability, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Flexibility is essential, as working hours will vary, including seasonal on-call availability. The ideal candidate will have experience with budgeting, forecasting and capital planning along with oversite of capital and maintenance projects.
Responsibilities:
Budgeting, forecasting and capital planning.
Oversite of capital and maintenance projects.
Responsible for property checks, maintenance, and general operation of multiple properties, ensuring all properties are kept in impeccable condition.
Assistance with events and family functions, helping to lead the service team.
Offsite Errands as assigned by the Estate Manager and family.
Assist the greater Estate staff when required (for example with snow removal, household, and vehicle maintenance, and/or housekeeping).
Driving of family members in their vehicles when required, to and from office, appointments, and other engagements, as requested.
Provide backup to the Estate Manager, when required, which could include scheduling and coordinating with electrician, plumbers, and other contractors as necessary.
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Requirements
An undergraduate education in hospitality, business or related disciplines would be an asset.
Be service oriented, polished, professional, energetic, courteous, and accommodating to all clients, staff, guests, and outside service personnel.
A background in the hospitality or customer service fields would be considered an asset, with the ability to react quickly to all types of situations.
Must be adaptable and flexible and willing to share on-call duties.
Exceptional attention to detail is a must.
Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
First-aid certification (training is available).
Experience with property maintenance considered an asset.
Experience working within a larger team.
Being able to troubleshoot IT issues within the properties considered an asset.
Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
Holding a valid passport considered an asset as some travel may be required.
Some heavy lifting may be required (up to 50 – 70 pounds).
Successfully complete a criminal and credit background check as well hold a clean driver’s abstract.
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Please submit resume to Amy Hawksworth at hawksworth@catchrecruitment.com