Position Summary The Maternal Child Health Worker provides culturally safe, family-centred support to pregnant individuals, infants, children, and families. This role focuses on promoting healthy pregnancies, child development, parenting capacity, and overall family wellness through education, home visits, referrals, and advocacy. The position is paid hourly and is eligible for overtime in accordance with Canadian federal labour standards.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Family Support

•Provide education and support related to prenatal care, postnatal care, infant feeding, child development, and parenting skills

•Conduct home visits and community outreach to support maternal and child health outcomes

•Assist families in navigating health, social, and community services

•Support families experiencing high-risk situations, including medical, social, or environmental challenges

•Advocate for the best interests of mothers, infants, and children

Program Delivery

•Assist with the delivery of maternal and child health programs, workshops, and group sessions

•Maintain accurate client records, progress notes, and reports in accordance with privacy legislation

•Monitor child growth and development milestones and report concerns to appropriate professionals

•Participate in case planning and interdisciplinary team meetings

Cultural & Community Engagement

•Provide services in a culturally respectful and trauma-informed manner

•Promote traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and community values where appropriate

•Build strong, trusting relationships with families and community partners

Administrative & Compliance

•Maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and legislation

•Complete required documentation, statistics, and reports within established timelines

•Attend required training, supervision, and staff meetings

•Complete other duties assigned by medical staff, supervisor, or director

Hours of Work & Overtime

•This is an hourly-paid position





•Standard hours of work will be scheduled in accordance with operational needs

•Overtime is paid in accordance with the Canada Labour Code, which provides that:

Overtime is payable after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week, unless otherwise authorized

Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the employee’s regular hourly rate

All overtime must be pre-approved by a supervisor, except in emergency situations

•Accurate timekeeping is required for all hours worked

Qualifications

Required

•Diploma or certificate in Maternal Child Health, Community Health, Social Work, Early Childhood Development, or a related field

•Experience working with mothers, infants, children, and families

•Knowledge of child development, maternal health, and family systems

•Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills

•Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

•Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for home visits (if applicable)

- Please bring a current Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check to your interview

Experience working in Indigenous, rural, or community-based health settings

•Training in trauma-informed care, FASD, prenatal/postnatal support, or infant mental health

•Knowledge of community resources and referral pathways

Working Conditions

•Combination of office, community, and home-based work

•May involve evening or weekend hours based on program needs

•Emotional demands associated with supporting vulnerable families

Compensation

•Hourly wage based on qualifications and experience

•Overtime paid in accordance with federal labour standards

•Eligible for advantages as per organizational policy (if applicable)

Application Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026 4:30 PM

Apply Online

Please submit your application through ADP:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=420a791b-3310-4960-bcc0-67ae848a9a5d&ccId;=19000101_000001&type;=JS⟨=en_CA

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Maternal Child Health Coordinator (Driftpile)
🏢 Driftpile Cree Nation
📍 Driftpile