What are the benefits of having a nanny vs. daycare?
- More affordable than having 2 children in daycare
- Flexible hours
- Overnight and weekend care available if required
- Will assist you with housekeeping and food preparation
- No more stressful mornings and afternoon drives to pick up the kids
- Quality time with your family
How long does the hiring process take?
Overseas nannies-When hiring a nanny from overseas the process may take up to 6 months, allowing for visa and immigration papers to be processed by the Canadian government, as well as for health and criminal record checks to be completed.
Local nannies. Hiring a local candidate can be accomplished within a matter of days or weeks, depending on your requirements and availability of suitable candidates in your area.
Why are some agencies free?
Agencies that do not charge a fee for their service are charging large fees to the applicants. Screening is often suspect and their sole purpose is to generate income through offering a job (legitimate or otherwise) without regard for the needs of the family or the caregiver. At these agencies are often applicants charging applicants one year’s salary or more.
For further information on this topic click the link below.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/07/14/bc-nannyripoff.html
What kind of support will I receive from Inspired nannies?
All of our employers are eligible for our complimentary ongoing management services. We are available 7 days a week to answer any questions you have. We are here to help the Nanny integrate into your family and to help you adjust to having a new person in your home. We will follow up within two weeks placing the Nanny to see how things are going. We also offer advice on performance management, duties, wage increases, travelling with your nanny and holidays.
What happens if the employment relationship doesn’t work out?
If for some reason it is not a good match and things are not going smoothly, we offer a four month replacement guarantee for all nannies.
What are the main employment condition differences by provinces?
Region | Prevailing Wage | Maximum Hours | Room & Board | Vacation |
AB | 9.62 per hour | 44 hours per week | $336 per month | 2 weeks or 4% |
BC | $8 per hour | 40 hours week | $75 per week | 2 weeks or 4% |
MB | $9.30 per Hour | 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week Hours worked beyond standard hours are considered overtime and compensated at 150% of the regular wage rate | Maximum combined deductions: $50 per week or $200 per month Meals not taken cannot be deducted Deductions cannot lower minimum wage by more than $1.00 for each meal and $7.00 per week for room | 2 weeks or 4% |
NB | $7.75 per hour | 44 hours per week | Allowed but wages cannot be below provincial minimum wages | n/a |
NL | $8.00 per hour | 40 hours per week | “Reasonable” rental charges for room | 2 weeks or 4% |
NS | $8.10 per hour | No provisions Overtime to be paid after 48 hours of work | $65 per week | 2 week or 4% |
ON | $10.00 per hour | 48 hours per week | $369.42 per month | 2 weeks or 4% |
PEI | $8.00 per hour | 48 hours per week | $45 per week Meals not taken cannot be deducted | 2 weeks or 4% |
QC | $8.50 per hour | 40 hours per week | no deduction allowed for room and board | 2 weeks or 4% |
SK | $9.50 per hour | 40 hours per week | $250 per month | 3 weeks or 3/52 (appro-ximately 6%)
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NT | $10.16 per hour
| 44 hours per week | $420 per month | n/a |
NU | $10.16 per hour | 44 hours per week | $420 per month
| n/a |
YT | $8.37 per hour | 44 hours per week | $152 per month | 2 weeks or 4% |