How to become an executive housekeeper
Official title: Executive housekeepers
Also called: Executive housekeeper, Hotel executive housekeeper, Hospital executive housekeeper, Assistant executive housekeeper, Housekeeping manager, Housekeeping director, Assistant housekeeping manager
Executive housekeepers direct and control the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals and other establishments.
Main tasks
- Manage the operations of the housekeeping department
- Plan and coordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and their crews
- Conduct inspections to ensure that departmental standards and health and safety regulations 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
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is usually required. A university degree or college diploma in hospital management, hotel management or business administration is usually required. Extensive experience as a cleaning supervisor may substitute for formal education requirements.
Ways in
- College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 25% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Hospitality administration/management; Business administration, management and operations; Accounting and related services.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $42,179 a year The middle half earn $37,050 to $48,750.
- About 1,900 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 2,000 are projected by 2033. (+5.3%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
Related jobs
- Food service supervisors
- Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
- Customer and information services supervisors
- Cleaning supervisors
- Other services supervisors
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Questions people ask
How do I become an executive housekeeper?
Completion of secondary school is usually required. A university degree or college diploma in hospital management, hotel management or business administration is usually required. Extensive experience as a cleaning supervisor may substitute for formal education requirements.
How much does an executive housekeeper earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $42,179 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $37,050 to $48,750.
Is an executive housekeeper a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 5% by 2033, from about 1,900 to about 2,000 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become an executive housekeeper?
Usually not. Only 19% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: College or CEGEP program.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03