PORTICO INC.

An opportunity for an Overnight Rota Nanny to work for a family who lives  in the Forest Hill area of Toronto. The Nanny will work collaboratively with a team of two other nannies to support a family with four school-aged children, with a focus on the two younger children who are supported by a staff of roughly ten employees.

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The role’s schedule rotates 5-days on (live-in) and 5-days off (live-out) inclusive of weekends and holidays. The rota schedule is shared with two other nannies. Comfortable live-in accommodation is provided.

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The family is looking for an active person who will work well with other household staff, and most importantly, an individual seeking a long-term relationship.The position suits someone who has a background planning, executing, and participating in sports activities either as a Camp Counsellor or YM or YWCA Counsellor.

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The position pays well and offers a robust benefits plan. Applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada and travel abroad. The Family is seeking a long-term relationship. Applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The position is Toronto-based; however, summer months are spent in Muskoka for varying lengths of time

• Plan both active and educational activities (indoors and outdoors)

• Create fun and safe environment for the home and children

• Encourage and promote the children in sporting activities that will include swimming, biking, skate, skiing, tennis, and water sports

• Provide nurturing care and companionship, particularly when the parents are travelling

• Child supervision and transportation (vehicle provided for work purposes)

• Able to provide educational support

• While there is a Chef, there will be some meal preparation required, mostly breakfasts.

• Maintaining and organizing children’s wardrobes as well as doing children’s laundry

• Ensure that children’s play areas are kept clean and tidy

• Keep the children safe, and calmly manager emergencies within the family guidelines

• Always protect the Family’s confidentiality

• This position is dynamic, evolving, and subject to change

• When time permits, help other staff in their duties

• Support parents and parenting choices while interfacing with the parents

• Report to the Estate Manager

 

Qualifications:

• Previous childcare experience (at least 5 years) in a similar position is required

• Ideal candidates will have formal educational development training

• A passion for working with children of all ages

• Experience with play-based learning and creating educational activities (e.g., planned engaging activities at home, developmentally appropriate games, stimulating projects and crafts, scheduled outings, etc.)

• An ability to work successfully with various personalities, build strong, trusting relationships, and share information in support of the Family, children, and team

• A warm, positive, personable, calm, and affectionate personality that is open to spontaneity

• An ability to intuitively assess Family dynamics have situational awareness, be accessible but not intrusive, and have tact and diplomacy

• The Nanny should be a critical thinker

• An ability to offer flexibility when needed

• Demonstrate unwavering integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

• Possess exceptional organizational & problem-solving skills, and dedication to responsibilities

• Able to keep up with a young and active children

• Be energetic, and a self-starter

• A willingness to listen and learn from both the parents and work colleagues

• Strong English language communication skills (written and verbal)

• Be comfortable communicating with the Family in real-time (e.g. by text or phone) and ideally be computer savvy with a proficiency with Apple products

• Hold a valid passport and have status to legally work in Canada and travel abroad.

• Pet, specifically dog-friendly

• A valid Canadian Driver’s License and a clean driving record, with a comfort level driving children

• Standard vaccinations are required

• CPR & First Aid certified preferred

• The Family celebrates diversity in an environment that is equitable and inclusive

• Verifiable references from current and former employers, along with a thorough background check, are required.

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NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.

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PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Due to response volume, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.