1) How long does the hiring process take?
When hiring a nanny from overseas, the process may take 9-12 months to allow for visa and immigration papers to be processed by the Canadian government and for health and criminal record checks to be completed. While hiring a local candidate can be accomplished within a matter of days, depending on your availability for interviews and sense of urgency.
2) What responsibilities will I have as an employer?
As an employer, you will be required to remit payroll taxes (EI, CPP, WCB) in addition to the nanny’s net salary. As well, you are required to keep payroll records and provide your nanny with a pay stub. Importantly, you must abide by all provincial employment labour laws. Moreover, if you are hiring a nanny from abroad, you will be required to pay for his/her airfare and cover the cost of medical insurance until he/she is eligible for provincial coverage.
3) How much does a nanny cost?
The average out of pocket cost for a live-in nanny is $2400 per month while the average cost of live out nanny/caregiver is $670 – $910 out of pocket per week. However, these costs can vary from region to region and change according to job requirements.