The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot are the pilot programs that lead to permanent status in Canada. Applicants who would like to work as a Home Child Care Provider or a Home Support Worker in Canada will first work in these positions for 2 years and get their permanent resident status afterward. 

Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care, and may assist with household duties. 

Home support workers provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities, and convalescent clients.

Requirements

Education

Candidates must have completed at least a one-year post-secondary education (i.e high school + at least 1-year college, university, etc.)

Job offer 

A valid job offer letter from a Canadian employer is necessary. The job offered must be full-time, outside of the province of Quebec, and the employer must not be an embassy, high commission, or consulate. 

Ability to do the job

A candidate’s past experience or training will be assessed to identify if it is sufficient enough to do the offered job. Experience as a foster parent or housekeeper doesn’t count.

Speak English or French

Candidates are required to have at least IELTS 5 (general IELTS) or its french equivalent.