Child Care Provider / Nanny — Victoria, BC — Full-Time, Permanent Full Time NEW

About the Role
A family in Victoria, British Columbia is seeking a full-time Child Care Provider / Nanny to provide care for two school-age children (ages 8 and 11) in the family home. This is a permanent position. A live-in arrangement with a private furnished bedroom and bathroom is available at no cost.

We actively encourage applications from Indigenous persons, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates who meet the qualifications below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily Care and Safety
• Take responsibility for the children’s daily welfare — keeping them safe, actively supervised, and well supported throughout each day
• Guide the children through their morning and evening routines, including personal hygiene, dressing, and getting ready for school
• Apply consistent, respectful guidance and age-appropriate boundaries in line with the family’s values and parenting approach
• Remain comfortable and calm sharing the home with a medium-sized family dog

Activities and Learning
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities — outdoor outings, creative and art projects, reading, and games that build social and thinking skills
• Help the children stay on track with homework and school assignments
• Support the children’s emotional well-being — listen to them, encourage their confidence, and help them work through everyday challenges

Meals
• Prepare and serve balanced, nutritious meals and snacks for the children throughout the day
• Clean up the kitchen after the children’s meals — wiping surfaces and washing dishes used during childcare

Tidying
• Tidy the children’s bedrooms, playroom, and areas used by the children during the day
• Wash, dry, fold, and put away the children’s clothing and bedding

Transport
• Accompany and escort the children to and from school each day using public transit or walking
• Accompany the children to extracurricular activities, playdates, and appointments using public transit or other agreed transport

Communication
• Keep brief daily notes on the children’s activities, meals, moods, and any health observations
• Communicate openly and regularly with parents about how the children are doing

Qualifications:

Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable hands-on childcare experience — references required
• Strong English communication skills, spoken and written
• Genuine warmth, patience, and reliability with school-age children
• Comfortable sharing a home with a medium-sized family dog
• Valid Canadian work authorization
• Ability to pass a criminal background check prior to start
• First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to complete before start date

Preferred
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or equivalent childcare training
• Previous experience with school-age children specifically

Compensation and Benefits:
• $21.00 per hour
• 30–40 hours per week — exact schedule confirmed with successful candidate
• Live-in accommodation available at no cost — private furnished bedroom and bathroom (optional)
• 2 weeks paid vacation per year
• All BC statutory holidays
• WorkSafeBC coverage from day one
• Private health insurance until BC MSP eligibility
• Proper payroll with CPP, EI, and income tax remittances
• Supportive, respectful family environment