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Executive Housekeepers  (NOC 6213)
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Executive housekeepers direct and control the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals and other establishments.

assistant executive housekeeper, executive housekeeper, hospital executive housekeeper, hotel executive housekeeper, housekeeping director, housekeeping manager.

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Executive housekeepers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Establish and implement operational procedures for the housekeeping department
  • Plan and co-ordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and their crews
  • Co-ordinate the inspection of assigned areas to ensure 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bonaventure, Cap-Chat, Chandler, Gaspé, Grande-Rivière, Murdochville, New Richmond, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

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Education & Job Requirements for Executive Housekeepers in Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
0-2 years

Specific Skills:
Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and uniforms. Respond to complaints of guests. Schedule and assign duties of housekeeping staff. Co-ordinate inspection of assigned areas.

Additional Skills:
Supervise staff. Co-ordinate and supervise in-house laundry services.

Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning and numeracy.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Report Publication Date: 2010-12-09 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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