This pilot program is designed to bring home child care providers to Canada on temporary work permits, with the possibility of applying for permanent residency after gaining enough work experience.

What does the Pilot offer?

The new programs change two key issues from previous career pilot programs:

The ability to change carer work: Carer programs have previously been restricted. cited for forcing carers into single-family homes, thereby creating an environment conducive to workplace abuse. New pilot projects will make it easier for carers to change employers.

Accompanying Family Members: In previous programs, spouses/partners and children did not necessarily have to accompany carers to Canada. Under the new programs, family members will be able to accompany carers and can apply for an open work permit and/or study permit.

Other Career Options

In addition to the Home Child Care Support Pilot, the government is also launching the Home Support Worker Pilot. These two pilots should be similar, with in-house support staff targeting those with experience in NOC 12 rather than NOC 11.

Eligibility Criteria

Interested applicants must meet the requirements listed below.

Job Offers

Eligible candidates will have a job offer in Canada at the time of applying for the work permit.

Work Experience

With a work permit, caregivers will be able to gain two years of work experience needed to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

Language Requirement

Eligible applicants must have achieved level 5 of the Canadian Language Benchmark.

Education Requirements

Applicants must have had one year of post-secondary education in Canada or its overseas equivalent to be eligible.