As an employer, you are responsible for finding a foreign live-in caregiver through advertisements, personal contacts or hiring agencies. You then must go through the application process to hire them.
Using a hiring agency
You do not have to use an agency. Many people rely on recommendations from friends or on advertisements. If you decide to use a hiring agency, choose a reputable one. Neither ESDC/SC nor Citizenship and Immigration Canada will recommend specific hiring agencies. You must contact the agency yourself.
Hiring a caregiver who is already in Canada
You can hire a live-in caregiver who is already in Canada and has a valid work permit. The caregiver will need to apply for a new work permit naming you as the employer. It is illegal for the caregiver to begin working for you without this permit. You cannot hire a caregiver on a trial basis to find out if they are suitable. It is a crime to employ a worker who is not authorized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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