Au Pair and Live-In Nanny Options in Ottawa

Build the plan around school, language and location.

Describe the English or French needed for the children’s actual routine. An Ottawa city address alone does not tell a candidate whether the school run is walkable or requires a vehicle.

Questions to settle before hiring

Clarify split-school pickups, after-school activities and winter transport. Families in Gatineau should use Quebec employment rules rather than this Ontario guide.

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.

Official source: Ontario employment standards →

Explore candidates

You can browse nanny profiles in Ottawa 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