Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$42–C$67 an hour (about C$7,250–C$11,600 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of live-in, 6 days a week. Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner 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 Calgary.
- Typical pay
- C$42–C$67
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$7,250–C$11,600
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Live-in
- 6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open cook & maid couple positions in Calgary
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Register as a Cook & Maid CoupleAbout cook & maid couple jobs in Calgary
A cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised. In Calgary, AB, these roles are offered by private households across Calgary Metropolitan Region, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Calgary is known for energy, corporate head offices, logistics, and energy technology, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Suncor Energy, Cenovus, Enbridge, TC Energy, Shell Canada, and Alberta Health Services. Calgary has the highest number of corporate head offices per capita in Canada and among the highest average salaries.
Main duties
- Cook daily family meals
- Clean and maintain the home
- Do laundry and ironing
- Manage groceries and supplies
- Serve meals and help with guests
Cook & Maid Couple pay in Calgary
Household incomes in Calgary are shaped by an average local salary of around C$80,000, which is why cook & maid couple 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 cook & maid couple
- 7:00Breakfast & household start
- 9:30Cleaning & maintenance
- 12:30Lunch
- 15:00Garden, errands, laundry
- 18:30Dinner & lock-up
Why work in Calgary?
The local job market is growing at 3.9% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Calgary.
Calgary is often described as “Canada's Energy Headquarters City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Cooking experience for one partner
- Housekeeping experience for the other
- References
- Right to work for both partners
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?
Live-in cook & maid couple roles in Calgary normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your cook & maid couple 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 cook & maid couple earn in Calgary, AB?
Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$42–C$67 an hour (about C$7,250–C$11,600 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in cook & maid couple jobs in Calgary?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in cook & maid couple roles in Calgary normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a cook & maid couple in Canada?
Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner, housekeeping experience for the other 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 cook & maid couple do day to day?
A cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised. Typical duties include cook daily family meals, clean and maintain the home, do laundry and ironing.
How do I apply for cook & maid couple jobs in Calgary on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Calgary hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a cook & maid couple work?
A typical schedule is live-in, 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.