HealthCareersInSask.ca·Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Provide continuous emotional and physical support to women and their families before, during, and after childbirth. Act as a liaison to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Traditional Healers to incorporate specific cultural practices into the birthing experience.
Position #: 203029
Expected Start Date: September 20, 2026
Union: SEIU
Facility: Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Maternal Services 1
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends
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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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone.
> We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce.
> We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Requires an Indigenous Birth Support Worker certificate and a Grade 12 diploma. Candidates must possess knowledge of Indigenous culture and the history of Indigenous People in Canada.
Market context
In Saskatchewan, Indigenous Birth Support Worker and doula roles support culturally safe maternal care, with opportunities often shaped by community and healthcare program needs. Candidates are more competitive when they hold the required Indigenous Birth Support Worker certificate, Grade 12 diploma, and knowledge of Indigenous culture and Canadian Indigenous history; review the original posting carefully, using this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits to save research time.