Cleaner jobs in Montreal, QC typically pay C$18–C$30 an hour (about C$3,100–C$5,200 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time visits, 3–6 hours each. Employers ask for cleaning experience 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 Montreal.
- Typical pay
- C$18–C$30
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,100–C$5,200
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Rare
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Part-time visits
- 3–6 hours each
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open cleaner positions in Montreal
No open position is listed for Montreal today. New cleaner jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a CleanerAbout cleaner jobs in Montreal
A cleaner cleans homes on a regular visit schedule, usually for several hours a week per household. In Montreal, QC, these roles are offered by private households across Greater Montreal Area, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Montreal is known for artificial intelligence, aerospace, video games, and pharmaceuticals, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Bombardier, CAE, Ubisoft Montreal, Bell Canada, National Bank, and Mila. Montreal is one of the world's three leading deep-learning research cities and has the largest video game workforce per capita.
Main duties
- Dust, vacuum and mop all agreed areas
- Deep-clean kitchens and bathrooms
- Change bed linen
- Clean windows, mirrors and glass
- Empty bins and sort recycling
Cleaner pay in Montreal
Household incomes in Montreal are shaped by an average local salary of around C$68,000, which is why cleaner pay here sits close to 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 cleaner
- 8:00Kitchen & living areas
- 10:00Bedrooms & bathrooms
- 12:30Break
- 13:30Laundry & ironing
- 16:00Final tidy & supplies
Why work in Montreal?
The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Montreal.
Montreal is often described as “The AI and Video Game Capital of Canada”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Cleaning experience
- Own transport or easy public transport access
- Reliability and punctuality
- References
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 cleaner roles in Montreal 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 cleaner 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 cleaner earn in Montreal, QC?
Cleaner jobs in Montreal, QC typically pay C$18–C$30 an hour (about C$3,100–C$5,200 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in cleaner jobs in Montreal?
Most positions are live-out. Most cleaner roles in Montreal are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a cleaner in Canada?
Employers ask for cleaning experience, own transport or easy public transport access 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 cleaner do day to day?
A cleaner cleans homes on a regular visit schedule, usually for several hours a week per household. Typical duties include dust, vacuum and mop all agreed areas, deep-clean kitchens and bathrooms, change bed linen.
How do I apply for cleaner jobs in Montreal on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Montreal hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a cleaner work?
A typical schedule is part-time visits, 3–6 hours each. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.