House Caretaker jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$22–C$37 an hour (about C$3,800–C$6,400 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of full-time or on-call. Employers ask for property care or maintenance 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 Calgary.
- Typical pay
- C$22–C$37
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,800–C$6,400
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time or on-call
- Open now
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Open house caretaker positions in Calgary
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Register as a House CaretakerAbout house caretaker jobs in Calgary
House Caretaker jobs in Calgary, AB are household positions: a house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs. Families hiring in Calgary range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Calgary Metropolitan Region.
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
- Inspect the property and report problems
- Arrange and supervise repairs
- Keep the house aired, clean and secure
- Look after pools, gardens and utilities
- Prepare the house before the family returns
House Caretaker pay in Calgary
Household incomes in Calgary are shaped by an average local salary of around C$80,000, which is why house caretaker 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 house caretaker
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
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
- Property care or maintenance experience
- Basic handyman skills
- Trustworthiness and references
- Driving licence is often useful
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 house caretaker 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 house caretaker 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 house caretaker earn in Calgary, AB?
House Caretaker jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$22–C$37 an hour (about C$3,800–C$6,400 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house caretaker jobs in Calgary?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house caretaker 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 house caretaker in Canada?
Employers ask for property care or maintenance experience, basic handyman skills 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 house caretaker do day to day?
A house caretaker looks after a house and its systems, especially while the owners are away, and arranges repairs. Typical duties include inspect the property and report problems, arrange and supervise repairs, keep the house aired, clean and secure.
How do I apply for house caretaker 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 house caretaker work?
A typical schedule is full-time or on-call. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.