Support families through childbirth at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital using cultural knowledge, communication, and continuous emotional care in Saskatoon.
This part time temporary Indigenous Birth Support Worker position serves women, partners, and families within Maternal Services 1. Provide physical comfort, information assistance, and support before, during, or just after childbirth. The work may include specific cultural practices requested for the birthing experience. Act as a liaison to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Traditional Healers when desired by women and families.
Key Responsibilities: Provide continuous emotional support before, during, and after childbirth
Offer physical comfort to women, partners, and families
Assist families in obtaining childbirth information




Support requested cultural practices during birthing experiences
Act as liaison to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Traditional Healers
Requirements: Grade 12 education
Indigenous Birth Support Worker certificate
Knowledge of Indigenous culture and Canadian Indigenous history
Basic knowledge of birth physiology and medical terminology
Communication, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills
Bring cultural knowledge, birth support training, and strong interpersonal skills to families receiving maternal services in Saskatoon.

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📌 Indigenous Birth Support Worker Doula (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatchewan