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Hosting an au pair in Canada usually costs around CAD $1,100 per month in pocket money, plus free room and board. Families are also expected to pay for private health/accident insurance, and sometimes help with local transport or language courses. If using an agency, additional placement fees apply.
An au pair in Canada mainly helps with childcare (school drop-offs/pick-ups, babysitting, helping with homework, playing with children) and light household duties (tidying children’s rooms, preparing snacks, doing children’s laundry). Heavy housework or caring for elderly family members is not permitted.
The standard schedule is 25–30 hours per week. Au pairs must have at least one full day off per week and free time to attend language classes or explore. Paid vacation is usually 2 weeks for a 12-month stay, or pro-rata for shorter placements.
A written au pair agreement is highly recommended in Canada. While not always legally binding, it helps avoid misunderstandings by outlining duties, pocket money, working hours, holidays, and termination conditions.
Families often use au pair agencies or online platforms to find candidates. Agencies are especially helpful in guiding applicants through the IEC visa process and ensuring contracts and insurance are in place.
If conflicts arise, the best first step is open communication. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, either party can end the agreement with advance notice (usually 2 weeks). Agencies, if involved, can mediate and arrange a rematch.
In Canada, au pairs are expected to be treated as temporary family members. Families include them in meals, outings, and cultural traditions. Cultural exchange is important: au pairs improve their English or French, while sharing their own language and culture with the children.
At Nina.care, we take great care in selecting au pair candidates who truly fit your family. Our au pairs go through:
✨ A full interview to assess motivation and experience.
✨ English language test
✨ Medical and criminal record checks.
✨ Reference checks from previous host families.
We also save videos from au pair interviews, which you can watch in the au pair’s profile — giving you a clear impression of the candidate before even speaking with them.
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