PORTICO INC.

Position: Bilingual Live-in Nanny

Medical Benefits: Yes

Vacation: Two weeks paid vacation

Relocation Allowance: Yes

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm with flexibility

Location: Guelph area

Start Date: Preferred start date is mid to end of February 2027, but is also open to discussion

Position Overview:

An informal family of three is seeking an experienced bilingual (French and English) nanny for their home in the Guelph area of Ontario. The position is live-in and requires that the Nanny have a full valid driver’s license. It’s an interesting country property that offers all sorts of opportunity for fun learning activities for a nanny caring for a one and a half-year old. The job suits someone who is kind, thoughtful, well-mannered, collegial in how they work, and always prepared to help out if they can. The Nanny would be part of a well-regarded and friendly team who works with the family and are always willing to provide a helping hand if they can.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Care and nurturing of a happy, loving one and a half-year old girl

• Ongoing communication with the parents

• Follow parental protocols for the nanny

• Safe feeding of the daughter in coordination with the mother and family’s chef

• Safe bathing, grooming, and dressing

• Manage a nap and sleep schedule and aim for consistency

• Diapering and toileting hygiene

• Overnight care when required

• Monitor health and recognizing signs of illness, fever management, and communicating with parents

• Speak with the daughter in French to cultivate bilingualism

• Reading French children’s books (or translations)

• Introduce French through play, activities, song, and day-to-day care

• Establish activities that are both fun and educational to promote language, reading, and motor skills

• Laundering, folding, and organizing the girl’s clothing and bedding

• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe play space

• Pack and manage the daughter’s bag for any outings, including carrying a First Aid Kit

• Maintain a safe environment at all times

• Following all safety protocols when driving the daughter

• Use an emergency contact list as needed

• Travel with the family to various destinations (domestic and international)

• Pack and unpack travel essentials

• Manage the daughter’s routines across time zones

• Always maintain confidentiality and discretion

• No posting of photographs on social media or any public platform

• Anything else that might be required from time to time

Skills and requirements:

• Well-mannered, kind, with a willingness to work well with others

• Bilingual with advanced French and English language skills

• Experienced with very young children or infants

• An ability to work independently while following parental guidelines

• A valid G-level driver’s license and experience driving young children

• Having a vehicle for the Nanny’s own personal use

• An ability to be live-in and, if needed, overnight

• The nanny should hold a valid passport with no restrictions and either already have or be eligible to receive necessary travel visas

• Early childhood CPR and Childcare First Aid certification is an asset but not a requirement

• Willingness to undergo a vulnerable sector check

• Willingness to agree to background and reference checks

• Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement

• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times

• An ability to recognize signs of illness or potential danger and act accordingly

• Early Childhood Education certification is a definite asset but not a requirement

• Must hold current status to legally work in Canada

• This is a non-smoking, vape-free workspace