I am a single dad with two amazing, energetic, strong-willed, and loving boys who are 7 and 11 years old. We live right on the coast of the Salish Sea, within a 5 min walk from Seal Bay Park, a 642 hectare forest nature reserve. About Our Family: My older son loves doing magic tricks, playing with Lego, reading and playing Minecraft, and is very creative and thoughtful. He is high functioning on the Autism spectrum, and generally requires more attention and emotional support than typical for his age. My other son is a bundle of energy with a very playful imagination. He loves his mountain bike and anything outside. He is very emotionally sensitive and does well with a bit of extra individual attention. Both boys attend a francophone school. Ideally our nanny would have a basic knowledge of English or French. I am a Search and Rescue Technician in the Air Force and in my spare time I enjoy physical activity including running, cycling, swimming and all things outdoors including rock climbing, canoeing and skiing. I would be happy to introduce you to some of the incredible places near our home if you are new to the area. This is truly a beautiful place to live and explore. Support Needs: Primarily before school and after school with some evenings and overnights. Possibly a week with me away and/or a weekend every 2 months or so. My working hours are normally scheduled weeks in advance however sometimes there are last minute changes so scheduling flexibility is a definite asset. Working with our family may be well suited to someone that enjoys having time off during the day (when the boys are in school(8am-3pm) or in summer camp). Ideally, I would like to find one person to work with, but I understand my schedule can be challenging and I am open to exploring sharing the responsibilities between two or more caregivers, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if you think our family may be a good fit for you. In addition to childcare, I am also looking for help with meals, clean up, and kids bag lunch preparation. Light housekeeping would also be helpful. Our future nanny must have some previous childcare experience and a genuine love of children. You are independent, responsible, open-minded and caring. Reliability is also critical. A drivers license is required, and your own vehicle is preferred but not essential. Absolutely no smoking. References required. There is an option of living in our home in a private suite with an ocean view, kitchenette, attached private bathroom and wireless internet. Below is more information about some of the beautiful places and activities near our home: - Seal Bay Nature Park - The ocean offers endless opportunities for wildlife viewing (we regularly see seals, eagles and whales from our kitchen window), canoeing, kayaking, sailing, beachcombing, fishing and just relaxing. We have some boats and there are also rentals nearby. - Hiking in the Comox Valley - Alpine skiing, snowshoeing, biking and ziplining at Mount Washington Resort - Mountain biking in Cumberland is rated as the best in Canada / - Camping, climbing, biking and watersports at Comox lake