Why should YOU choose Dilico?
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Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
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OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
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Competitive salaries
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Generous paid vacation time
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Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
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EFAP available to all employees and their families
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Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for permanent employees
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A chance to make a difference in the community
Positions Available: 1 - Permanent Full Time
Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)
Closing Date: July 28, 2026
Competition #: 1602
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Program Manager the doula will work collaboratively with the other members of the Midwifery Team to contribute to positive health outcomes for new parents and their babies. The doula is responsible for providing women, their partners and families with continuous emotional support, physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during or just after childbirth. This may include specific cultural practices that the birthing mother and/or couple wish to incorporate into their birthing experience. Improving the birthing experience increases positive outcomes for the mother and the baby. The doula will collaborate with the midwifery team and other health care professionals to ensure coordinated maternal infant care. Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity are essential to success in this role.
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Doula Certification
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Three years work experience in maternal or child health care
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Experience working with Anishinabek people is an asset
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Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
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Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, provide on-call service on a rotational basis
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Must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid
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The regulated health care provider must provide evidence of registration with the appropriate regulatory body
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Must be able to travel regularly, have a valid Ontario Driver's License and have access to a personal vehicle
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A criminal records search and vulnerable sector search is required upon hiring.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/
As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.
Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6
TF +1 855 623 8511 | T +1 807 623 8511
