House Maid jobs in Montreal, QC typically pay C$18–C$29 an hour (about C$3,100–C$5,000 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week (live-in) or regular visits. Employers ask for household 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$29
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,100–C$5,000
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 6 days a week (live-in) or regular visits
- Open now
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Open house maid positions in Montreal
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Register as a House MaidAbout house maid jobs in Montreal
A house maid keeps a family home clean and tidy every day, including laundry and help in the kitchen. 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
- Clean all rooms, bathrooms and the kitchen
- Do laundry, ironing and bed-making
- Wash dishes and tidy after meals
- Keep cleaning supplies stocked
- Help with light cooking when asked
House Maid pay in Montreal
Household incomes in Montreal are shaped by an average local salary of around C$68,000, which is why house maid 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 house maid
- 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
- Household cleaning experience
- Knowledge of safe cleaning products
- Honesty and references
- Right to work in the country
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 maid roles in Montreal 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 maid 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 maid earn in Montreal, QC?
House Maid jobs in Montreal, QC typically pay C$18–C$29 an hour (about C$3,100–C$5,000 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house maid jobs in Montreal?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in house maid roles in Montreal 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 maid in Canada?
Employers ask for household cleaning experience, knowledge of safe cleaning products 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 maid do day to day?
A house maid keeps a family home clean and tidy every day, including laundry and help in the kitchen. Typical duties include clean all rooms, bathrooms and the kitchen, do laundry, ironing and bed-making, wash dishes and tidy after meals.
How do I apply for house maid 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 house maid work?
A typical schedule is 6 days a week (live-in) or regular visits. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.