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Executive Housekeeper

Executive housekeepers manage the housekeeping and laundry departments in hotels, motels and institutions such as hospitals and schools.

Also Known As

Caretaker, Hotel Housekeeper, Housekeeper

NOC Codes

In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.

The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.

Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.

2006 NOC

  • 6213: Executive Housekeepers

2006 NOC-S

  • G013: Executive Housekeepers

2011 NOC

  • 6312: Executive housekeepers

2016 NOC

  • 6312: Executive housekeepers

2021 NOC

  • 62021: Executive housekeepers

2023 OaSIS

  • 62021.00: Executive housekeepers
Duties
Updated May 18, 2021

Executive housekeepers supervise staff who clean assigned areas, and also may supervise in-house laundry services, maintenance and repair services, or dry cleaning and valet services.

Duties and responsibilities vary depending on the size and nature of the organization but, in general, executive housekeepers:

  • Hire and train new personnel in their departments
  • Schedule work hours and keep employee records
  • Establish standards for housekeeping quality and safety, and ensure those standards are maintained
  • Choose the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring and other surfaces
  • Supervise staff and do performance appraisals

In hospitals and other health care facilities, executive housekeepers are particularly concerned with preventing the spread of infection.

Executive housekeepers also may:

  • Prepare and manage housekeeping department budgets
  • Develop in-service housekeeping training programs
  • Maintain inventories and order supplies and furnishings
  • Recommend options for painting, furnishings, repairs, relocating equipment and reallocating space

In smaller establishments, executive housekeepers may help housekeeping staff when required.

Working Conditions
Updated May 18, 2021
  • Strength Required Lift up to 5 kg

Executive housekeepers generally work standard office hours, but some may be required to work evening or weekend shifts. Other working conditions depend on the type of institution in which they work (for example, a small nursing home or a luxury hotel). Some lifting of supplies and moving of furnishings may be involved.

Interests & Abilities

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Executive Housekeepers

2006 NOC: 6213

Interest Codes

Interest Codes for This NOC Group
METHODICAL

Interest in co-ordinating information to establish and implement operational procedures; in co-ordinating the inspection of assigned areas to ensure that health regulations, safety standards and departmental policies are being met; and in maintaining an inventory

DIRECTIVE

Interest in supervising staff; in selecting and purchasing equipment and supplies; and in arranging for maintenance and repair work of equipment and machinery

social

Interest in hiring and training staff

Your Interest Codes

To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

Abilities

Typical ability expectations for this NOC group
Your abilities

To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Exercise in CAREERinsite.

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

Understanding Abilities

A Quick Guide

You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.

The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.

The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.

Learn About Abilities

Traits & Skills
Updated May 18, 2021

Executive housekeepers need:

  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • The ability to make sound decisions quickly
  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • A good eye for details
  • A desire to do precise work

They should enjoy taking a methodical approach to coordinating information, supervising the work of others and working with people.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Top 10 Skills Employers Are Looking For

Executive housekeepers

2016 NOC: 6312

This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 130 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Jan 07, 2023 and Oct 09, 2024.

Review these skills to learn:

  • Whether or not this occupation matches your skill set
  • What training you may need to get these skills
  • What skills to highlight in your resumé, cover letter, and interview.
Tasks: Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
Tasks: Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and uniforms
Tasks: Schedule and assign duties of housekeeping staff
Tasks: Co-ordinate inspection of assigned areas
Tasks: Plan and co-ordinate activities of housekeeping supervisors and crews
Tasks: Establish and implement operational procedures for housekeeping department
Tasks: Ensure that local health and sanitation regulations are carried out
Tasks: Respond to complaints of guests
Tasks: Supervise staff
Tasks: Co-ordinate maintenance and repair services
Educational Requirements
Updated May 18, 2021
  • Minimum Education Varies

Qualifications required for executive housekeepers vary from one employer to another and depend on the responsibilities of the position. A second language may be an asset.

Some executive housekeepers have worked their way up from cleaning positions. However, most employers prefer to hire high school graduates who have related post-secondary education and experience in administration, human resource management, hospitality management, housekeeping, quality control, chemistry or textiles (sewing). Training in health and safety is required.

Interested candidates can explore a wide variety of post-secondary education programs related to this field. These range from continuing and distance education courses to 2-year diploma programs and bachelor's degrees in health services administration or hospitality management. Prospective executive housekeepers are strongly advised to discuss their education options with executive housekeepers who work in the types of facilities that interest them.

Related Education

The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.

Cypress College - Culinary Campus

To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:

Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.

Certification Requirements
Updated May 18, 2021
  • Certification Not Regulated

Certification is not required, as there is currently no legislation regulating this occupation.

However, Tourism HR Canada (formerly the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council, or CTHRC) offers a voluntary Director of Housekeeping certification. Recognized across Canada, this training which leads to the Tourism Certified Manager (TCM) designation, is accessible from the emerit website.

Additional voluntary certification is also available from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). For example, they offer a home study program that leads to the Certified Hospitality Housekeeping Executive (CHHE) certification.

Employment & Advancement
Updated May 18, 2021

Executive housekeepers are employed in:

  • Hotels
  • Motels
  • Hostels
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Sports and holiday resorts
  • Cruise lines
  • Other private and public institutions

Advancement prospects are limited unless the executive housekeeper has or is willing to pursue post-secondary education related to administration and management.

Industry Concentration

This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Executive housekeepers
2016 NOC: 6312

82.9% of people in this occupational group work in:

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

3-Year Job Market Forecast

This section shows the short-term demand forecasted for this occupation in Alberta over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Executive housekeepers
2021 NOC: 62021
Medium
Demand
< 1500
Employed

Source: 2023-2025 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.

5-Year Job Market Forecast

This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.

Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:

  • Time of year (for seasonal jobs)
  • Location in Alberta
  • Employment turnover (when people leave existing positions)
  • Occupational growth (when new positions are created)
  • Size of the occupation
  • Trends and events that affect overall employment, especially in the industry or industries from the previous list

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.

Executive housekeepers
2016 NOC: 6312
2.6%
Annual Growth
(Above Average)
8
New Positions

Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook

Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.

NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.

Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.

Related Alberta Job Postings
Wage & Salary
Updated May 18, 2021

Salaries vary widely in this occupation depending on the position responsibilities and the executive housekeeper's education and experience.

In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.

Executive housekeepers

2016 NOC: 6312
Average Wage
$23.68
Per Hour
Average Salary
$46,408.00
Per Year
Average Hours
38.1
Per Week
Average Months on Payroll
11.8
Survey Methodology Survey Analysis

Source
2021 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey

NOC 6312 Wage Profile

Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.

All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.

To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.

Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.

A: High Reliability
Data Reliability Code Definition

High Reliability, represents a CV of less than or equal to 6.00% and 30 survey observations and/or represents 50% or more of all estimated employment for the occupation.


Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
  • Low
  • High
  • Average
  • Median
Starting
Overall
Top

Hourly Wage

For full-time and part-time employees
Wages* Low (5th percentile) High (95th percentile) Average Median
Starting $15.00 $26.44 $21.67 $22.00
Overall $17.00 $29.81 $23.68 $24.67
Top $17.00 $29.81 $24.63 $25.37

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* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.

Pay brackets for hourly wages

  • Starting pay: average pay offered for entry-level positions
  • Overall pay: average pay across all employees in this occupation
  • Top pay: average pay offered to top-paid employees

Industry Information

ALL INDUSTRIES
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing
Health Care & Social Assistance
Accommodation & Food Services

Skills Shortage

Employers that Recruited in the Last 2 Years
20%
20%)
Recruiting Employers that Experienced Hiring Difficulties
8%
8%
Employers with Unfilled Vacancies of over 4 Months
5%
5%
Vacancy Rate
4%
Related Post-Secondary Field of Study
  • Business, Management and Administrative Studies
  • Human Ecology, Fashion and Food Sciences
  • Personal and Food Services
Other Sources of Information
Updated May 18, 2021

Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association website: www.ahla.ca

American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) website: www.ahlei.org

emerit website: emerit.ca

Tourism HR Canada website: tourismhr.ca

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Updated Mar 31, 2021. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.

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