Au Pair and Live-In Nanny Options in Calgary

A good match includes a workable driving plan.

If your school routine depends on driving, identify the vehicle, winter-driving expectations and insurance arrangements. Explain whether days off are practical without the family car.

Questions to settle before hiring

Include school pickups, activities and holiday coverage in a sample week. Discuss severe-weather changes before they become last-minute requests.

Compare a local search with an international arrival

A candidate who already has the right to work in childcare may fit a near-term start. An international candidate still preparing IEC needs a conditional timeline. Do not commit to travel or a start date based only on a family interview.

Plan the employment budget

Start with your actual paid hours and agreed gross rate. Add employment costs and household expenses, then review the applicable provincial requirements. The general cost guide includes an illustrative calculation, not a city market-rate claim.

Provincial source: Alberta employment standards →

Explore candidates

You can browse nanny profiles in Calgary on NannyServices.ca. This is an external nanny directory; profiles are not necessarily au pairs or available for live-in work. Confirm current availability, experience and work rights directly.

Prepare your family brief