The easiest way to hire a Canadian nanny is to use the services of a Canadian nanny agency. Canadian nannies can sign on with an agency in the hopes of securing a job. Families who are interested in searching for a Canadian nanny can then access an agency's database and look at the available nannies. Most of these agencies offer the following information regarding Canadian nannies:
- Direct contact with the nanny.
- In-depth profile of the nanny, including experience, education, language, medical training, and criminal background check.
- Full, part-time, live-in, or live-out availability.
- Screening process available to potential employers.
- Job postings by individual families searching for a Canadian nanny.
- Family profiles which include the requirements of each family in regards to hiring a nanny.
- E-mail updates to the registered families and nannies.