Governess jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$37–C$67 an hour (about C$6,400–C$11,600 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of full-time, often travelling with the family. Employers ask for teaching degree or qualification 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$37–C$67
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$6,400–C$11,600
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time
- often travelling with the family
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open governess positions in Toronto
No open position is listed for Toronto today. New governess jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a GovernessAbout governess jobs in Toronto
Working as a governess in Toronto, ON means joining a private household. The governess combines childcare with structured education, often supporting a family that travels or home-schools, and families across Greater Toronto Area (GTA) hire for this role all year round.
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
- Teach and supervise lessons at home
- Support homework and exam preparation
- Develop languages, reading and study skills
- Plan cultural and educational outings
- Report progress to parents
Governess pay in Toronto
Household incomes in Toronto are shaped by an average local salary of around C$78,000, which is why governess 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 governess
- 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
- Teaching degree or qualification
- Experience with private families
- Background check
- Additional languages are a plus
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 governess roles in Toronto 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 governess 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 governess earn in Toronto, ON?
Governess jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$37–C$67 an hour (about C$6,400–C$11,600 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in governess jobs in Toronto?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in governess roles in Toronto 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 governess in Canada?
Employers ask for teaching degree or qualification, experience with private families 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 governess do day to day?
A governess combines childcare with structured education, often supporting a family that travels or home-schools. Typical duties include teach and supervise lessons at home, support homework and exam preparation, develop languages, reading and study skills.
How do I apply for governess 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 governess work?
A typical schedule is full-time, often travelling with the family. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.