PORTICO INC.

Position: Live-out or Live-in Nanny

Salary Range: $95,000 gross annual salary area (overtime paid if incurred)

Medical Benefits: Yes

Vacation: Two weeks' paid vacation

Relocation Allowance: Negotiable if moving is required

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm with flexibility

Location: Guelph / Eramosa area

Start Date: As soon as possible as agreed to by both parties

Position Overview:

An informal family of three seeks an experienced nanny to care for their 1.5-year-old daughter at their home in the Guelph area of Ontario. The position is live-out but live-in is also an option for the right candidate. The position requires the Nanny have a full valid driver’s license. The family lives on 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, and always prepared to help out if they can. The Nanny would be part of a friendly team who works with the family and are always willing to provide a helping hand if they can. French or Spanish as a second language is an asset.

Applicants MUST hold current status to legally work in Canada and an ability to travel to the US and Europe.

Applicants MUST have a valid G-level license. A vehicle is provided for work purposes.

The property is a non-smoking and vape-free environment.

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, recognize signs of illness, fever management, and communicate with parents

• Speak with the daughter in French or Spanish to cultivate bilingualism

• If bilingual, reading French or Spanish children’s books (or translations)

• If bilingual, introduce a second language through play, activities, song, and day-to-day care

• Activities that are 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 in English with French or Spanish is an asset but not a dealbreaker

• Experienced with feeding and putting to sleep 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

• Flexibility to stay overnight when travelling or at the family’s main residence

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

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

• 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

• Must hold current status to legally work in Canada

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

PLEASE NOTE: We thank everyone for their application. However, only those who qualify for the position may be contacted.