A thoughtful start to au pair life in Canada
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AU PAIR & LIVE-IN CHILDCARE IN CANADA

Au pair & live-in
childcare in Canada.
A closer connection.

Find your way to an au pair or live-in nanny arrangement that works for your family — with clear guidance from the first question to the first day.

I’m looking for childcareI want to be an au pair

Thoughtful hosting. Clear expectations. Real-world guidance.

Illustrative scene of an au pair making crafts with two children
A place in everyday family life.
For Canadian familiesFor international au pairsFor a well-prepared start
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT

Good care starts with
understanding each other.

FOR FAMILIES

More support for everyday life

Explore the role, prepare your home and understand what hiring involves.

Explore →FOR AU PAIRS

Make Canada part of your story

Prepare your profile, ask the right questions and plan your next chapter.

Explore →THE RIGHT FIT

Au pair or live-in nanny?

Compare the arrangements around your children’s needs.

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COMING TO CANADA

Your Working Holiday journey,
explained clearly.

From European eligibility to childcare medical requirements: understand the steps before you make the move.

Explore the IEC guide
  1. Check your citizenshipCountry agreements and individual conditions.
  2. Prepare your applicationProfiles, invitations and supporting documents.
  3. Get ready for childcare workMedical restrictions, arrival and permit checks.
CLOSER TO HOME

Every city. A different family rhythm.

Ontario

Toronto

Plan around the school run, not just the postal code.

Explore →British Columbia

Vancouver

Make home, transport and childcare work together.

Explore →Quebec

Montreal

Start with the languages your children use.

Explore →Alberta

Calgary

A good match includes a workable driving plan.

Explore →Ontario

Ottawa

Build the plan around school, language and location.

Explore →Alberta

Edmonton

Make winter routines part of the conversation.

Explore →Manitoba

Winnipeg

Agree on the schedule and the living arrangement together.

Explore →Nova Scotia

Halifax

Be specific about where the family lives.

Explore →
LET’S MAKE IT CLEAR

Your first questions, answered.

Is there a Canadian au pair visa?

IEC lists Working Holiday, Young Professionals and International Co-op categories, not a separate au pair visa. Check an appropriate route and the conditions that permit childcare work.

Can someone start while waiting for IEC approval?

An IEC profile or pending application does not itself authorize work. Confirm the person’s actual legal work rights before employment begins.

Does living with the family mean being available all day?

Set agreed working hours and protected personal time. A live-in arrangement should have clear boundaries and comply with applicable employment standards.

Is Working Holiday available to every EU resident?

No. Eligibility is based on citizenship and the relevant country agreement, with individual conditions. Residence in an EU country alone is not enough.

More guidance →

Start with a clear plan.

Capture the hours, the home and the help you need.

Create your childcare brief