Executive Housekeepers
(NOC 6312)
in All Sales and ServiceExecutive housekeepers direct and control the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals, and other organizations.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Sales and Service
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to remain largely the same over the next few years. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Executive Housekeepers most commonly work full-time hours. With employment conditions being somewhat seasonal, periods of downtime or layoff throughout the year affect some workers. Also, a average portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
The median employment income for 70% of Executive Housekeepers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $37,198. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$12.95
Minimum$14.62
Median$17.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$31,685
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Sales and Service
Hourly Pay
$12.55
Minimum$18.36
Median$22.50
MaximumAnnual Pay
$2,949
Minimum$16,629
Median$45,086
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Executive housekeepers direct and control the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals, and other organizations.
Job duties
Executive housekeepers:
- Establish and implement operational procedures for the housekeeping department.
- Plan and coordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and their crews.
- Coordinate the inspection of assigned areas to make sure that health regulations, safety standards and departmental policies are being met.
- Select and purchase equipment and supplies and maintain inventory.
- Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
- Hire, train and supervise housekeeping staff.
- Maintain financial records and prepare budgets, payroll, and employee schedules.
Sample job titles
- assistant executive housekeeper
- assistant housekeeping manager
- executive housekeeper
- hospital executive housekeeper
- hotel executive housekeeper
- housekeeping director
- housekeeping manager
Skills
- Supervisory, organizational, leadership, and effective communications skills are essential. You must be observant, responsible, and able to enforce rules and regulations. As supervisor, you will be required to resolve problems and address the concerns of unhappy customers. Services, product lines and sales methods may change frequently. You must be prepared to keep informed and adapt to change.
Job requirements
- High school is usually required.
- A university degree or college diploma in hospital management, hotel management or business administration is usually required.
Other considerations
- Extensive experience as a cleaning supervisor may substitute for formal education requirements.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Sales and Service
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$37,372 median annual incomeCape Breton
N/ANorth Shore
N/ASouthern
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Accommodation and food services
Health care and social assistance
Public administration
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
Compared to: All Sales and Service
15-24
45-54
25-34
55-64
35-44
Top levels of education
High school
$34,193 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
N/ALess than high school
N/ABachelor
N/ACompared to: All Sales and Service
High school
$15,705 median annual incomeLess than high school
$9,866 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$20,644 median annual incomeBachelor
$21,262 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$21,234 median annual incomeEducation & training
Business Administration and Management
College, Trades, or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. They include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
Institutions providing this program
Lower Sackville, NS
Halifax, NS
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Truro, NS
Various, NS
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Hospitality Administration/Management
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveller facilities. These include courses in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries, hospitality marketing strategies, hospitality planning, management and coordination of franchise and unit operations, business management, accounting and financial management, hospitality transportation and logistics, and hospitality industry policies and regulations.
Institutions providing this program
Sydney, NS
Various, NS
Tourism and Travel Services Management
College or University ProgramThese programs prepare students to manage travel-related enterprises and related convention and/or tour services. They include courses in travel agency management, tour arranging and planning, convention and event planning, travel industry operations and procedures, tourism marketing and promotion strategies, travel counselling, travel industry law, international and domestic operations, and travel and tourism policy.
Employment requirements & contacts
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