House Manager jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$43–C$73 an hour (about C$7,450–C$12,650 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of full-time, flexible hours. Employers ask for household or hospitality management 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 Toronto.
- Typical pay
- C$43–C$73
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$7,450–C$12,650
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Full-time
- flexible hours
- Open now
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Open house manager positions in Toronto
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Register as a House ManagerAbout house manager jobs in Toronto
Working as a house manager in Toronto, ON means joining a private household. The house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance, 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
- Hire, schedule and supervise household staff
- Manage budgets, suppliers and contractors
- Plan events, travel and guests
- Oversee maintenance and security of the property
- Report to the family on household matters
House Manager pay in Toronto
Household incomes in Toronto are shaped by an average local salary of around C$78,000, which is why house manager 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 manager
- 8:00Staff briefing
- 10:00Suppliers & budget
- 12:00Service standards check
- 15:00Events & guests
- 18:00Daily report to family
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
- Household or hospitality management experience
- Leadership of teams
- Budgeting and organisation skills
- Excellent references and discretion
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?
Most house manager roles in Toronto are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your house manager 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 manager earn in Toronto, ON?
House Manager jobs in Toronto, ON typically pay C$43–C$73 an hour (about C$7,450–C$12,650 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in house manager jobs in Toronto?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most house manager roles in Toronto are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a house manager in Canada?
Employers ask for household or hospitality management experience, leadership of teams 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 manager do day to day?
A house manager runs the whole household for a busy family, from staff and suppliers to budgets, events and maintenance. Typical duties include hire, schedule and supervise household staff, manage budgets, suppliers and contractors, plan events, travel and guests.
How do I apply for house manager 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 manager work?
A typical schedule is full-time, flexible hours. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.