Indigenous Birth Support Worker - Doula

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a full-time temporary Birth Doula to provide emotional and physical support to women and their families during childbirth. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, alongside skills in communication and interpersonal relations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and completion of a Birth Doula Program.
• Strong interpersonal skills and basic knowledge of physiology of birth.
• Ability to work independently and knowledge of Indigenous culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous emotional support and physical comfort for women and families before, during, or just after childbirth.
• Act as a liaison to Elders and Traditional Healers as desired.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic medical terminology

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12

Birth Doula Program

Job description

Pay Band 8 $20.780 to $22.240 (3 step range)

Posted Date:

06-Jun-2025

Location:

SASKATOON

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Temporary:F-T

Length of Employment:

Temporary

Apply By:

14-Jun-2025

How to Apply?:

Visit the employer website.

Application Information

Position #: 203029

Expected Start Date: June 29, 2025

Union: SEIU

Facility: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Maternal Services 1

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 29, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Hours of Work: Per 4 weeks:
- 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
- 1 shifts of 8 hours
Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 8 $20.780 to $22.240 (3 step range)

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Responsible for providing women, their partners and families with continuous emotional support, physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during or just after childbirth. This may include very specific cultural practices that the birthing mother and/or couple wish to incorporate into their birthing experience. Act as a liaison to Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Traditional Healers as desired by women and their families

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education
- Grade 12
Other Education and Training
- Birth Doula Program
Competencies
- Communication skills
- Basic - Basic medical terminology
- Organizational skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of the history of Indigenous People in Canada
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of physiology of birth
- Ability to work independently
Other Information
- Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
- Valid driver's license, where required


About US

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.


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