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Household Runner Jobs in Calgary, AB

C$22–C$35 an hour · Part-time or full-time weekdays

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Household Runner jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$22–C$35 an hour (about C$3,800–C$6,050 a month full time). Most positions are live-out, with a usual schedule of part-time or full-time weekdays. Employers ask for driving licence and own car often required 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$35
per hour
Full-time monthly
C$3,800–C$6,050
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
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accommodation provided
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Part-time or full-time weekdays
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Open household runner positions in Calgary

No open position is listed for Calgary today. New household runner jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.

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About household runner jobs in Calgary

Household Runner jobs in Calgary, AB are household positions: a household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks. 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

  • Run errands and collect deliveries
  • Book and wait for tradespeople
  • Shop for groceries and gifts
  • Drop off and collect dry-cleaning
  • Keep receipts and a task list

Household Runner pay in Calgary

Household incomes in Calgary are shaped by an average local salary of around C$80,000, which is why household runner pay here sits above the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in CalgaryTypical pay ranges, per hour. Household Runner highlighted.
Household RunnerC$22–C$35
Domestic HelperC$20–C$31
Kitchen HelperC$19–C$25
NannyC$22–C$37
Household Runner pay across CanadaTypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
TorontoC$22–C$34
VancouverC$22–C$34
MontrealC$21–C$32
CalgaryC$22–C$35

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a household runner

Typical day — Household RunnerAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:30Morning chores
  2. 9:30Errands & deliveries
  3. 12:00Lunch support
  4. 14:00Cleaning & repairs help
  5. 17:00Evening tasks

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

  • Driving licence and own car often required
  • Organisation and reliability
  • Smartphone and messaging skills
  • 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?

Most household runner roles in Calgary 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

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your household runner experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a household runner earn in Calgary, AB?

Household Runner jobs in Calgary, AB typically pay C$22–C$35 an hour (about C$3,800–C$6,050 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in household runner jobs in Calgary?

Most positions are live-out. Most household runner roles in Calgary are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.

What do I need to work as a household runner in Canada?

Employers ask for driving licence and own car often required, organisation and reliability 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 household runner do day to day?

A household runner takes care of a busy household’s errands, deliveries, appointments and small admin tasks. Typical duties include run errands and collect deliveries, book and wait for tradespeople, shop for groceries and gifts.

How do I apply for household runner 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 household runner work?

A typical schedule is part-time or full-time weekdays. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.