House Driver jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$21–C$34 an hour (about C$3,650–C$5,900 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week. Employers ask for valid licence and clean record 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$21–C$34
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,650–C$5,900
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open house driver positions in Toronto
No open position is listed for Toronto today. New house driver jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a House DriverAbout house driver jobs in Toronto
House Driver jobs in Toronto, ON are household positions: a house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. 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
- Drive family members and guests
- Do grocery and household errands
- Collect documents, parcels and repairs
- Keep vehicles fuelled and clean
- Log mileage and expenses
House Driver pay in Toronto
Household incomes in Toronto are shaped by an average local salary of around C$78,000, which is why house driver 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 driver
- 7:00School run
- 9:00Office commute
- 11:00Errands & car care
- 15:00School pick-up
- 19:00Evening drop-offs
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
- Valid licence and clean record
- Local area knowledge
- Reliability and references
- Background check
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 driver 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 house driver 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 driver earn in Toronto, ON?
House Driver jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$21–C$34 an hour (about C$3,650–C$5,900 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house driver jobs in Toronto?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house driver 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 house driver in Canada?
Employers ask for valid licence and clean record, local area knowledge 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 driver do day to day?
A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Typical duties include drive family members and guests, do grocery and household errands, collect documents, parcels and repairs.
How do I apply for house driver 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 house driver work?
A typical schedule is 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.