Join our Team
Welcome to the Canadian Association of Midwives! We are a small team of dedicated individuals committed to growing the profession of midwifery in Canada and around the world.
The head office of the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) is located in downtown Montreal, Quebec. We offer a positive and inclusive workplace shaped by a feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppression framework.
Each employee contributes to this environment by supporting and respecting other team members and maintaining a positive and professional attitude. We value teamwork, honesty and integrity at all levels of the organization. We are proud of the role CAM plays in supporting midwifery both in our national strategies and global programs, and CAM team members understand the importance of their work and its reflection on CAM.
Benefits of Working with CAM
- Employee Health Benefits Program: dental, medical, paramedical, life insurance (certain exceptions may apply) and Employee Assistance Program services
- Generous leave entitlements (starting at 3 weeks’ vacation, generous paid time off for illness, personal days, family responsibilities), and additional paid time off for December holiday closure
- Flexible work hours and flexible hybrid work arrangement (home/Montreal office)
- Access to a bright, shared office space in a central location in Montreal as needed
- Travel, learning and development opportunities
CAM is deeply committed to ensuring our organization reflects the diversity of our members and of the clients they serve – this includes diversity of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all other protected grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act. CAM encourages submissions from applicants from diverse communities.
If you have any questions about a position posted here, please email admin@canadianmidwives.org.
Current Openings
Consultancy: ADULT DIGITAL LEARNING SPECIALIST
*La description du poste est seulement disponible en anglais. Nous sommes désolés pour les inconvénients.
Technical Assistance: Develop an online Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for health professionals in Malawi in collaboration with the Association of Malawian Midwives (AMAMI).
Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)
Background information
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) wishes to recruit one (1) Canadian Adult Digital Learning Specialist to provide technical assistance to the Association of Malawian Midwives (AMAMI) to strengthen access to high-quality, digital Continuing Professional Development (CPD) material for nurses and midwives in Malawi. Working collaboratively with AMAMI, a Malawian midwife consultant, and key government stakeholders, the consultant will review and adapt existing CPD materials and lead the digitization of 2 – 4 online CPD courses on gender-and climate-responsive priority SRHR topics for the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM) online learning platform hosted by the Malawi Ministry of Health (MoH) through the National Quality Management Directorate (QMD). The consultant will also support the validation of the developed online courses with relevant Ministry of Health directorates, ensuring that courses receive accreditation and that learner assessment tools, including pre- and post-tests, are integrated to facilitate effective knowledge acquisition and course evaluation. AMAMI will additionally support the recruitment of local content developers to produce multimedia assets, such as videos, photographs, and voice testimonial recordings.
Deadline: September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET)
CALL FOR INTEREST
HABCO – Midwife Content Contributors and Subject-Matter Experts
Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)
Background information
The Canadian Association of Midwives/Association canadienne des sages-femmes (CAM) is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified individual midwives to establish a pre-qualified pool of contributors and subject-matter experts who may be engaged on an as-needed basis to support Having a Baby.co (HABCO).
Individuals selected for the pool may be contracted by CAM, as needs arise, to contribute to HABCO activities such as podcast episodes, webinars, short-form videos, and the development or review of plain-language content. These activities aim to increase public knowledge and understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), including addressing misinformation and disinformation circulating in the digital ecosystem.
Successful applicants will be included in CAM’s pool of pre-qualified service providers for a period of three (3) years, within the specific area(s) of expertise or service for which they have been selected. During this period, CAM may engage individuals from the pool on an as-needed basis for specific HABCO assignments.
Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee any minimum volume of work, number of assignments, or financial commitment from CAM. Engagements will be determined based on CAM’s needs and may take into consideration the nature of the assignment, required expertise, availability, suitability, and budget. Specific terms, deliverables, timelines, and fees will be confirmed for each assignment, as applicable.
Deadline: October 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET)
CALL FOR INTEREST
Consultancy: Midwifery Technical Assistance: Support the development of in-service training material for nurses and midwives in Malawi and South Sudan
*La description du poste est seulement disponible en anglais. Nous sommes désolés pour les inconvénients.
Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)
Background information
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) seeks to recruit one (1) Canadian midwife consultant to provide technical assistance to the South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association (SSNAMA) and the Association of Malawi Midwives (AMAMI). The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the quality and relevance of in-service education for nurses and midwives through the review, revision, development, and validation of training materials. Working in close collaboration with national stakeholders, the consultant will ensure that all materials are contextually appropriate, aligned with national policies and clinical guidelines, and informed by current evidence-based practice. The materials will also reflect a rights-based and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion approach, while incorporating respectful maternity care, interprofessional collaboration, and climate-responsive health care.
Deadline: September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET)
VOLUNTEER MANDATE
Support the Development of In-service Training Material for Midwives
Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)
Background information
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) in collaboration with the Somaliland Midwifery, Nursing Association (SLNMA), the Somalia Midwives Association (SOMA) and Puntland Association of Midwives (PAM) wishes to recruit three (3) Canadian midwife volunteers to support the development of an in-service training package as a part of the Somali Midwives for Improving Lives and Enhancing SRH (SMILES) project.
Deadline: August 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET)
Postdoctoral Research Position
Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) / Guelph Institute of Development Studies, University of Guelph
Background information
The Postdoctoral Researcher will lead research under the five-year TRUST project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by the Canadian Association of Midwives in partnership with organizations in Malawi and South Sudan. The role will examine how locally led midwifery associations contribute to resilient, gender-responsive health systems and improve sexual and reproductive health and rights for women, girls, and marginalized groups. The researcher will also explore how transformational localisation can strengthen North–South partnerships, advance local leadership, and support sustainable health system change. The position will be jointly hosted by the Department of Political Science and the Guelph Institute of Development Studies at the University of Guelph.
Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM (ET)
CALL FOR INTEREST
Consultancy – Emergency Surgical Skills for Obstetrics Training
Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)
Background information
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) is seeking a consultant or consultancy team to provide technical assistance to develop, train and strengthen both the clinical competencies and the provision of quality, respectful and rights-based care of health professionals in emergency obstetric surgical skills in South Sudan as part of the TRUST project. The consultant(s) will work closely with the Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) to develop the in-service training material ensuring that it is contextually relevant, sustainable, and fosters SRHR leadership.
Deadline: July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET)
CALL FOR INTEREST
Graphic Design Services – Qualified Suppliers Pool
National Council of Indigenous Midwives (NCIM)
Background information
NCIM’s mission is to promote excellence in reproductive health care for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. NCIM advocates for the restoration of midwifery education, the provision of midwifery services, and choice of birthplace for all Indigenous communities consistent with the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Midwives enable access to culturally safe sexual and reproductive health care for Indigenous families, the return of birth to Indigenous communities, and a reduction in the number of medical evacuations for births in remote areas. For more information, visit: https://indigenousmidwifery.ca/
NCIM works closely with our partner organization, the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)/Association canadienne des sages-femmes (ACSF). Both CAM and NCIM are governed autonomously but share infrastructure and human resources. Both organizations are staffed by a passionate team of individuals dedicated to providing support for midwives and Indigenous midwives and the profession of midwifery across Canada and globally.
Deadline: December 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET)
Call for Interest – Qualified Suppliers: Video Production and Videography Services
Canadian Association of Midwives/Association canadienne des sages-femmes (CAM/ACSF)
Background information
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) is the national professional association representing midwives and the profession of midwifery in Canada. Our work is focused on ensuring more equitable access to high quality sexual, reproductive, and newborn midwifery services in Canada and globally.
The National Council of Indigenous Midwives (NCIM) mission is to promote excellence in reproductive health care for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. NCIM advocates for the restoration of midwifery education, the provision of midwifery services, and choice of birthplace for all Indigenous communities consistent with the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Our programming is funded by Government of Canada departments and agencies (Health Canada, Global Affairs Canada), private donors, UN agencies, and operational funding. Video content supports our work across professional education, public awareness, advocacy, and community engagement.
Deadline: December 31, 2026