PREGNANCY TO POSTNATAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre is seeking a part-time Pregnancy to Postnatal Program Coordinator in Ottawa. The role involves planning, facilitating, and supporting nutrition education sessions for parents of newborns and expecting families.

The successful candidate will coordinate sessions, manage registrations, and collaborate with community partners while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive space and accurate records.

Qualifications

• RN, RD, childbirth educator or equivalent qualifications
• College diploma or degree in a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with families
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with diverse communities including newcomers
• Experience in community-based programming/outreach
• Basic computer skills and data entry experience (OCCMS)
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check required
• English fluency; French an asset

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate Pregnancy to Postnatal sessions to provide nutritional education to expecting and new parents
• Prepare the program space, including setup and refreshments
• Support registration and maintain participant attendance records
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for participants
• 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 planning
• Clean up and organize the program space after each session
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism across duties

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Bilingual English/French (asset)

Education

RN / RD / childbirth educator (or equivalent)

College diploma or degree in related field

Emergency First Aid and CPR certification

Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Tools

OCCMS

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.