Nanny/Childcare Provider

Role Overview

A household in northwest Calgary is looking for a dependable, warm, and energetic nanny to look after children in a home setting. This opportunity is open to students, new graduates, and people who already have experience supporting children and want practical, meaningful caregiving experience.

Job Details

• Work schedule: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, roughly 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Employment type: Full-time, term/contract
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Location: NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision and safe day-to-day care for children in a nurturing home environment
• Plan and lead activities, games, and outings that suit the children’s ages and interests
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks and serve them as needed
• Help children with hygiene routines and general personal care
• Encourage emotional health and age-appropriate social development
• Support children during rest or nap times
• Handle light cleaning and tidying tasks connected to childcare
• Do laundry and care for household linens
• Keep common areas organized, including sweeping and mopping floors
• Assist with pet care when required

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 3 years of childcare-related work experience
• Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR certification
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Strong references

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Clear and effective communication
• Strong people skills and a caring approach
• Patience, initiative, and dependability
• Good planning, organization, and time management
• Ability to work without close supervision while keeping children safe

Additional Requirements

• The home is non-smoking
• The work is physically active and includes lifting, carrying, and caring for children
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks at once

Eligibility

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada. Eligible candidates include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents with a valid work permit. Applications are encouraged from students, recent graduates, newcomers to Canada, Indigenous persons, and other underrepresented groups.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should send a resume along with a short cover letter describing their childcare background.