Babysitter jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$18–C$31 an hour (about C$3,100–C$5,350 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of evenings and weekends. Employers ask for childcare experience and references and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Toronto.
- Typical pay
- C$18–C$31
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,100–C$5,350
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Evenings and weekends
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open babysitter positions in Toronto
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Register as a BabysitterAbout babysitter jobs in Toronto
Babysitter jobs in Toronto, ON are household positions: a babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out. Families hiring in Toronto range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Toronto is known for banking, technology, film production, and life sciences, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as RBC, TD Bank, Scotiabank, Shopify, Google Canada, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences. Toronto adds more tech jobs each year than any other city in North America apart from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Main duties
- Supervise children and keep them safe
- Follow bedtime and meal routines
- Play, read and keep children busy
- Help older children with homework
- Update parents at the end of the shift
Babysitter pay in Toronto
Household incomes in Toronto are shaped by an average local salary of around C$78,000, which is why babysitter pay here sits above the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a babysitter
- 7:30Breakfast & school run
- 9:30Play & learning
- 12:00Lunch & nap
- 15:00Pick-up & homework
- 18:00Dinner, bath & handover
Why work in Toronto?
The local job market is growing at 4.4% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Toronto.
Toronto is often described as “Canada's Financial and Tech Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Childcare experience and references
- Paediatric first aid
- Background check for work with children
- Availability evenings or weekends
Working in Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Most babysitter roles in Toronto are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your babysitter experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a babysitter earn in Toronto, ON?
Babysitter jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$18–C$31 an hour (about C$3,100–C$5,350 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in babysitter jobs in Toronto?
Most positions are live-out. Most babysitter roles in Toronto are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a babysitter in Canada?
Employers ask for childcare experience and references, paediatric first aid and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
What does a babysitter do day to day?
A babysitter looks after children for evenings, weekends or short periods while parents are out. Typical duties include supervise children and keep them safe, follow bedtime and meal routines, play, read and keep children busy.
How do I apply for babysitter jobs in Toronto on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Toronto hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a babysitter work?
A typical schedule is evenings and weekends. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.