Au Pair and Live-In Nanny Options in Edmonton

Make winter routines part of the conversation.

Discuss school transport, suitable outdoor clothing and what happens if weather changes the day’s plans. Specify the home’s location and independent transport options.

Questions to settle before hiring

Set clear boundaries around early mornings, evenings and shift-work coverage. Living in the home should not turn time off into assumed availability.

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 Edmonton 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