Lucy is looking for a Babysitter / Childminder (1 girl, 1 year old)

Job Information Extraction

• Job Summary: Lucy and Elliott are seeking a kind, reliable, and engaging part-time babysitter/childminder for their 19-month-old daughter, Sierra (Sisi). The family leads an active, professional life and needs supplemental care during odd hours when their primary support network (daycare and grandparents) is unavailable.

• Employer: Lucy (Private Family)

• Location: Capitol Hill, Calgary, AB (Located between North Hill Mall and Confederation Park).

• Salary & Benefits: CA$25.00 per hour.

• Job Type: Part-time (Occasional “odd hours”).

• Responsibilities:

  • Engage in active, present childcare including playing, reading, and music.

  • Take the child for walks and spend time outdoors.

  • Provide supervision and support for a toddler who is walking and self-feeding.

  • Maintain a positive and nurturing environment aligned with the family’s active lifestyle.

• Requirements & Skills:

  • Proven experience with toddlers under the age of 2.

  • Proximity to the Capitol Hill area is preferred.

  • Strong interpersonal skills; must be kind, reliable, and genuinely enjoy toddler interaction.

• Estimated Average Salaries: The offered rate of CA$25.00 per hour is significantly above the Calgary market median for 2026, which typically sits between CA$19.00 and CA$21.00 for part-time babysitting. This premium rate reflects the family’s desire for a highly engaging, reliable, and experienced caregiver for their child.

Unique Job Description

Engaging Toddler Caregiver | Premium Part-Time Role in Capitol Hill

About the Family

Welcome to our active and positive household! I’m Lucy, and along with my husband Elliott, we are looking for a wonderful caregiver to join our support circle for our 19-month-old daughter, Sierra—affectionately known as Sisi. We are a busy professional family; I run a Latin dance studio and Elliott is a corporate executive. While Sisi is in daycare during the week and our nearby grandparents help out often, our dynamic lives occasionally require an extra set of hands during “odd hours.” Sisi is the center of our world, and we are looking for someone who will treat her with the same warmth and enthusiasm that we do.

The Ideal Candidate

We are specifically looking for a “toddler enthusiast”—someone who doesn’t just supervise but truly enjoys the curiosity and energy of a child under two. Sisi is walking confidently, starting to speak, and loves exploring the world through music, books, and outdoor adventures. If you are someone who is naturally kind, deeply reliable, and loves being present in the moment with a happy, social toddler, you will fit right in with our family.

Key Responsibilities

• Interactive Play: Spending quality time playing with toys, reading favorite books, and sharing a love for music.

• Outdoor Exploration: Taking Sisi for walks and enjoying the fresh air in our beautiful Capitol Hill neighborhood, located near Confederation Park.

• Attentive Supervision: Maintaining a safe environment for an active 19-month-old who is constantly on the move and eager to learn.

• Mealtime Support: While Sisi can eat by herself, you will provide supervision and light assistance during snacks or meals.

Qualifications & Location

• Toddler Experience: You must have verifiable experience caring for children under the age of 2.

• Local Preferred: Ideally, you live in or near the Capitol Hill area (T2M) to make occasional, short-notice, or odd-hour shifts convenient for your schedule.

• Reliability: Since we balance demanding careers, we need a caregiver we can count on to be there when scheduled.

Compensation & Schedule

• Rate: $25.00 CAD per hour.

• Hours: This is a part-time, occasional role. We are looking for someone to fill the gaps during evenings or weekends when our regular routines shift.

Sitly | Calgary, AB

Sitly is a global technology platform that redefines childcare by operating as a “neighborhood hub” rather than a traditional agency. Since its inception in 2009, it has grown into a massive international network connecting millions of families with local babysitters and nannies. Unlike rigid placement services, Sitly empowers users with a self-service marketplace model, providing a digital bridge for parents and caregivers to discover, vet, and message one another directly, facilitating flexible and affordable at-home care solutions across 14 countries.

Company Culture

The culture at Sitly is defined by agility and social impact. As a diverse, profitable tech company that has scaled without external funding, the team operates with a lean, entrepreneurial mindset. Key cultural pillars include:

• Decentralized Autonomy: Employees are encouraged to work smartly and test new ideas radically to improve the user experience.

• Inclusivity & Diversity: With a team representing over 22 nationalities, they prioritize diverse perspectives in solving global childcare challenges.

• Empowerment: Their mission focuses on giving parents “me-time” and career flexibility while dignifying the work of local caregivers.

Location: Calgary, AB

While headquartered in Amsterdam, Sitly maintains a significant digital and community presence in Calgary. The platform serves thousands of active users across Calgary’s distinct neighborhoods—from family-centric suburbs to vibrant urban centers. The location is a strategic hub for Sitly’s Canadian expansion, tapping into a city where a high concentration of working professionals and young families creates a constant, dynamic demand for reliable, neighborhood-based childcare.