Au Pair and Live-In Nanny Options in Vancouver

Make home, transport and childcare work together.

Explain the private room and everyday transport arrangements early. A role in Vancouver, Burnaby or North Vancouver can involve very different travel expectations; identify the actual location and school journey.

Questions to settle before hiring

Discuss rainy-day activities, outdoor clothing and any vehicle use. Review BC’s domestic-worker registration and written-contract requirements.

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: British Columbia employment standards →

Explore candidates

You can browse nanny profiles in Vancouver 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