PREGNANCY TO POSTNATAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

NROCRC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pregnancy to Postnatal Program Coordinator at NROCRC in Ottawa is a part-time, contract role (4 hours weekly) with hybrid work options. You will plan, promote, facilitate and support nutrition education for expecting parents and new families, combining in-person and virtual sessions to reach diverse communities.

The role requires experience with families, strong organizational skills, and English fluency, with a mission to serve newcomers and vulnerable populations through community

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dietician (RD), childbirth educator or equivalent related qualifications.
• College diploma or degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with families, parents and expecting parents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required, proficiency in French or other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate Pregnancy to Postnatal sessions to provide nutritional education to expecting and new parents.
• Prepare the program space, including setting up materials and refreshments.
• Support registration and maintain accurate records of participant attendance and program activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for community members.
• Provide information, support, and referrals to families as needed.
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with community partners.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including data entry and program planning.
• Clean up and organize the program space after each session.

Education

RN / RD / childbirth educator or equivalent

College diploma or degree in a related field

Minimum 2 years experience with families

Strong organizational and communication skills

Fluency in English

Tools

OCCMS data entry system

Job description

PREGNANCY TO POSTNATAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Programs Temp Ottawa, ON Hybrid $25 CAD per hour

Position Type: Part time, contract - 4 hours weekly
Salary: $25.00/hour
Job Area: West Ottawa (Nepean)

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Pregnancy to Postnatal Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, promoting, facilitating, and supporting the delivery of Pregnancy to Postnatal program for parents of children age 0-1 years and expecting parents. The program may include in-person sessions at various community locations and virtual sessions.

The successful candidate will work within the Nepean, Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre’s model of Community Development to engage and support families, including newcomers and vulnerable populations.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and facilitate Pregnancy to Postnatal sessions to provide nutritional education to expecting and new parents
• Prepare the program space, including setting up materials and refreshments
• Support registration and maintain accurate records of participant attendance and program activities
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for community members
• Provide information, support, and referrals to families as needed
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with community partners
• Assist with administrative tasks, including data entry and program planning
• Clean up and organize the program space after each session

COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work
• Foster collaboration and teamwork within a diverse, interdisciplinary environment
• Respect and value diversity among communities and individuals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dietician (RD), childbirth educator or equivalent related qualifications
• College diploma or degree in a related field
• Minimum of 2 year of experience working with families, parents and expecting parents
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with diverse communities, including newcomers and vulnerable populations
• Experience in community-based programming and outreach
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with data entry systems (e.g., OCCMS)
• Certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• A Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check is required
• Fluency in English is required, proficiency in French or other languages an asset

This posting is for a position that is currently vacant.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone inquiries regarding this position.

NROCRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse work team representative of the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

NROCRC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.