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Every year, over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily in jobs that help Canadian employers address skill shortages, or as live-in caregivers.

A work permit is needed for most temporary jobs in Canada, though for some positions and business people it is not necessary. More information on work permits for temporary jobs can be found in this section of the website.

Learn about:

• Who can apply
• How to apply
• After applying
• Arriving
• Extending your stay
• Frequently asked questions
• Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC)

Every year, Canadian employers hire thousands of foreign workers to help address skill and labour shortages.

Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) work to ensure that the employment of foreign workers supports economic growth and helps create more opportunities for all Canadians.

Information for Employers

• Hiring a foreign worker in Canada
• Industry sectors and occupations with special processes
• Fact sheets
• Hiring Foreign Workers brochure

Information for Foreign Workers

• Working in or immigrating to Canada
• Other information relevant to your stay
• Employment Insurance Fact sheet (Español)
• Seasonal Agricultural Workers brochure (Español)
• Going to Canada Portal
• Working in Canada Tool

Live-in Caregiver Program

The Live-in Caregiver Program is a special government program, whose objective is to bring workers to Canada to do live-in work as Caregivers, when there are not enough Canadians to fill the available positions. A live-in Caregiver is someone who provides care to children, the elderly or the disabled in a private household.

How to hire a live-in caregiver
Two general steps that must be taken in order to have a live-in Caregiver come to Canada.

1. The Employer must first apply to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) for the job offer to be approved.
2. The Caregiver must then apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for an Employment Authorization in order to work in Canada.

More Information
For more information about the Live-in Caregiver Program, please view our Meeting the Criteria page, which explains some more details about the Live-in Caregiver Program.

How To Find A Job - 4 Easy Steps

Step One:

Write a resume AND fill out a job application

Make sure you have all types of contact information for the employer, do not utilize one contact route. Make sure you submit a application in ALL forms: Fax, Email, online application, courier etc. Don’t worry if you submit one too many applications or resumes. The employer usually is impressed with your perseverance, remember they get hundreds of applications a day - make sure your resume is remembered.

Step Two:

Write a KILLER ( For legal purposes: when I say killer I mean outstanding ) cover letter.

Make sure your cover letter directly indicates the employers name and company. Don’t make it seem like you just have one resume you have photocopied and distributed it to hundreds. If theemployer knows you have taken extra effort they are more likely to check out your application. Your greeting line should never be addressed DEAR SIR OR MADAM or TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: If you are unaware, call the company before hand and ask who the Manager in charge of hiring is Make sure you get the CORRECT SPELLING of their name. Trust me, this one minute to make a phone call is the difference between getting a job and not getting one.

Step Three:

Organize yourself.

Now that you have made a general template of a killer cover letter and resume. Make sure your resume is 2 FULL PAGES IN LENGTH no more no less if you do not have enough experience to fill 2 pages elaborate on other aspects such as skills or job description. Your resume should indicate that your references are available upon request. Find at least 3 references make sure one is a personal character reference and tell them before hand that you are applying for a job. That way they can Make sure your name and address is on both pages of the resume and put a footer at the bottom stating (page 1 of 2 and page 2 of 2) this way in case your resume gets misfiled it can easily be found.

You can use this as a template or search resume samples online and there are tons that you can revise to suit your needs:

Your Address

Date

Title or manager
Company address

Dear Mr. Jones

SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT or Job position #: _____

I am writing to apply for a position with ______________ which was recently advertised in the __________. The advertisement greatly interested me and I decided to apply for this valuable opportunity and grow as a professional.

As you will see in the enclosed resume, I have the educational background, professional experience, and track record for which you are searching. DESCRIBE HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT THE COMPANY- DO NOT LIST THINGS IN YOUR RESUME. In addition, I am ______________, and would appreciate the opportunity to contribute my ______________. Aside from the skills listed above I also ______________ (List more skills here) I can promise that meeting with me will not be a waste of your time-and I will make myself available at your convenience, during or outside of normal business hours. Please do not hesitate to contact me at ______________ (cell) or (xxx) ______________ at any time.

Sincerely,
Your name

Step Four:

Check out newspaper classifieds, online advertisements, government job banks. Email friends and family and let them know you are searching for a job. The larger your network the more people can help you out. If you apply in person make sure you are clean and well dressed.

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There are several important factors to consider when defining the salary for your aupair or nanny. And you should know the value of what you’ll get before you pay for it. Salary is not dependent on the need of the individual, rather on the value they provide based on their experience. Remember that the starting salary for a live-in aupair as defined by the US State Department is US$157.95 and in the UK it is less: £40-55. Simply because an aupair or nanny asks for a certain rate does not necessarily mean it is deserved. Salary should be earned based on demonstrated performance and current value. And market values change based on economic conditions. A Aupair and Nanny Salary Guidelines Important Factors Affecting Au Pair & Nanny Salaries Works 5 hours per day, 5 days per week Baby sits 2-3 evenings per week Receives 2 free days and evenings off Weekly salary ranges from 52 - 65 € Works 6 hours per day, 5 days per week Baby sits 2-3 evenings per week Receives 2 free days and 3 evenings off Weekly salary ranges from 78 - 95 € Works 8 hours per day, 6 days per week Baby sits 4-5 evenings per week Receives 1 free day and 3 evenings off Weekly salary ranges from 104 - 120 € Qualifications Are you hiring an au pair with standard baby sitting experience that requires training or are you hiring an experienced au pair or nanny that has over three years of aupair or nanny experience with 200 hours of documented infant care experience, CPR training and child care education credentials? Total Cost Comparison - Live in or Live Out? Will your aupair or nanny be living in your home and will you be covering all of her food and utility costs? Possibly health insurance and car insurance? Will she travel with you on vacations as part of your family - with some free time off? This is an important point to consider since the cost of housing in most major metro areas ranges from US$13,200 to US$20,400 and up per year. Those are costs that your aupair or nanny will not have to bear if she is a live-in. So when considering the salary you plan to pay, factor in the value of room and board then add your weekly pay to come up with a realistic annualized salary. Then compare that salary to the salary of a local school teacher (who has a four-year degree) or to the salary of a day care provider in your area. That way you will get a relative comparison of the salary for the value of the service of your aupair or nanny. It is also important to understand your overall cost if you plan to hire your aupair through an agency. The following fees/costs are listed in US dollars and based on averages for US agencies. The costs shown do not account for supplemental expenses you will incur while having a live-in, such as food, utilities and family vacations, etc. These costs will vary depending on your country. Agency program fee $ 6,385 Agency application fee $300 Domestic aupair airfare cost $500 Education fee $500 Annual aupair salary at $158/wk $8,216 Total annual cost $15,901 Weekly cost $306 Previous Experience How many years of child care experience does your aupair or nanny have? If your candidate has less than three years of experience of continuous referential employment as a child care provider, then she is at the beginning of her child care career and will not typically receive a weekly salary above $200 per week on a live-in basis. Maturity and Education Level What is the maturity and education level of the child care provider you are hiring? Does she have a four-year college degree or a Master’s Degree? The higher the education, the more you will typically pay your aupair or nanny. Your aupair or nanny will have a definite influence on your children and she will be partly responsible for their ongoing education in assisting with school work and proper grammar. Be sure you hire an aupair or nanny with the right kind of influence for your children. A four-year degree may increase the base salary up to 20 percent and a Master’s Degree may increase the base salary up to 40 percent depending on practical, related experience in the field of child care. Geographic Location: Supply and Demand Where you live, the number of available candidates in your area, how desirable your city is, the cost of living and the cost of child care in your area will affect the rate you pay your aupair or nanny. In many major metro areas where the cost of living is high, there is also a high demand for qualified child care and thus the salaries for aupair and nannies tend to be competitive, which means that the costs for child care in more rural areas tend to be comparatively lower. Compared to the United States, European countries tend to pay far less for aupairs, nannies, child minders and house help. So if you live in a European country you will want to strongly weight this factor when scoring the qualifications of your aupair or nanny to determine the appropriate salary. As an example, there are three different classifications for an aupair in most European countries: Au Pair, Au Pair Plus and Mother’s Help, each with varying pay depending mostly on the hours worked. Au Pair in Europe Au Pair Plus in Europe Mother’s Help in Europe Scope of Responsibility Are you hiring an aupair or a nanny for part-time or full-time work? How many actual hours per week will you require their services? Do you require more than 45 hours per week? If so, the weekly salary should be adjusted accordingly. How many children will the aupair or nanny care for? If the aupair or nanny will have care for more than three children, the weekly rate should be increased by 10 percent per child. Basic services such as grocery shopping, cooking meals for the children and light housework are typically expected in the basic job description. However, some nannies may also provide additional household management services; overseeing gardening, kitchen or cleaning staff, or even handling bills. Such services depend on the nanny’s education and experience. Such services usually demand greater responsibility and specialized experience for which higher salaries are expected and deserved. Professional nannies with over five years of contiguous child care experience and at least a four-year degree that are providing full household management services beyond child care, shopping, cooking and light housework may find salaries extending well beyond US$400 per week. AuPair and Nanny Salary Guidelines The weekly salary ranges indicated below may be used as guidelines based on a wide range of factors described above. The Qualitative Qualification Rating from 1 to 5 resembles the lowest level to the highest level of possible qualification in each category. Evaluate your aupair or nanny candidate based on the listed categories, then sum the ratings to find the total Rating Score. Based on the Rating Score, find the corresponding salary range listed below. All salaries are listed in US dollars. Salaries do vary greatly based on country, so be sure to adjust salary ranges accordingly. Category Qualitative Qualification Rating Qualifications 1 2 3 4 5 Total Cost 1 2 3 4 5 Experience 1 2 3 4 5 Education 1 2 3 4 5 Geography 1 2 3 4 5 Responsibilities 1 2 3 4 5 Rating Score 1 - 6 7-12 13 - 18 19 - 24 25 - 30 Salary Range $125 - $150 $150 - $175 $175 - $250 $250 - $350 $350 - $800

Canada does not offer an official au pair program, however, youth between 18 and 30 may qualify for a working holiday Visa or student work program from some commonwealth countries.

Canada also has a Live in Caregiver Visa open to caregivers up to the age of 50.  This visa allows foreign employees to enter Canada as a caregiver. Successful applicants receive an employment authorization allowing them to work in Canada as live-in caregivers. After two years of employment, program participants can apply in Canada to become permanent residents; they may be granted permanent resident status provided they meet certain requirements. Note: the two years of employment must be completed within three years of the caregiver’s arrival in Canada.

Student / Youth Working Holiday Programs:

If you are between the ages of 18 and 30 and you are searching for overseas travel opportunities that will allow you the flexibility to work on short term contracts, visit the International Youth Programs page.

Canada has a variety of Student Youth Programs available to most Common Wealth nationals including: Australia, New Zealand, The UK, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark,
http://www.canada.org.uk/visa-info/worker/e_stuwor.htm These programs are often run through partners with Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Some youth who are Common Wealth citizens may be able to apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada directly for a Working Holiday Visa. Please contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca

Live in Caregiver Visa:

The Live-in Caregiver Program allows workers to go to Canada for live-in work as caregivers when there are not enough Canadians to fill the available positions. A “live-in caregiver” is someone who provides unsupervised care of children, the elderly, or the disabled in a private household.

Please check with the Canadian Embassy in your country to determine the processing time for a live in caregiver visa. Expect normal processing times from 6-24 months.  Filipino nationals wanting to immigrate to Canada should expect a longer than normal visa processing time.  The CIC site has links to find out how long it is currently taking for applications processed in Canada, and applications processed outside of Canada.

You can learn about Canada’s Live in Caregiver Visa at:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pub/caregiver/index.html

There are four main requirements applicants must meet to qualify under the Live-in Caregiver Program:

1. Applicants must have successfully completed the equivalent of a Canadian high school education. This requirement will help to ensure that if you apply for permanent residence after two years as a live-in caregiver, you will be able to succeed in the general labour market. Studies indicate that the majority of new jobs in Canada require at least a high school education.
2. Applicants must have six months of full-time training in a classroom setting or twelve months of full-time paid employment, including at least six months of continuous employment with one employer in a field or occupation related to the job you are seeking as a live-in caregiver. You may have gained your training or experience in areas such as early childhood education, geriatric care, pediatric nursing or first aid. You may also have completed your training as part of your formal education. This experience must have been obtained within the three years immediately prior to the day on which you submit an application for a work permit.
3. Applicants must be able to speak, read and understand either English or French at a level that allows you to function independently in a home setting. For example, you must be able to contact emergency services if required and to understand labels on medication. You will be unsupervised for most of the day and may be required to communicate with someone outside the home. A good knowledge of English or French will also enable you to read and understand your rights and obligations.
4. Applicants must have a written employment contract between you and your future employer. The contract defines your job duties, hours of work, salary and benefits. The contract also reinforces your employer’s legal responsibilities to you. This requirement helps provide a fair working arrangement between the caregiver and the employer and provides both parties with a clear understanding of what is expected of them.