Midwife – AIMGA

Midwives are primary health care providers. They are considered experts in normal pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. They are trained to order and interpret tests and discuss results. They also screen for physical, psychological, emotional, and social health issues. They are trained to refer to medical and other specialists when needed. Midwives provide care in client homes, clinics, hospitals, and birth centers.

It is provincially regulated discipline and requires a 4-year post-secondary degree in Midwifery. After completion of the degree the midwives have to get registered with their respective provincial regulatory bodies. As you gain more experience, the position and salary raises. There are other options of research, administration and academics that you can pursue after the degree in Midwifery.

Average Hourly

$54.68

Range Hourly

$46.63-$60.78

Average Yearly

$96,502.00

Range Yearly

$88,102-$156,362

NOC Code

Allied primary health practitioners- 3124

Alias Job Titles

Midwife; Licensed midwife; Nurse-midwife; Registered midwife (RM)

Qualifications Required

4 years post secondary school (Bachelor of Midwifery Degree)

Job Demand

Medium

Growth opportunity

Apart from independently working as a Midwife one can also work as a following:

National Health Worker
Health Educator or researcher

With some further education, experience or training one can also work as

Midwifery researcher/ scholar
Midwifery administrator

Years’ Experience Required

The program is highly competitive and some college encourage 1 or 2 years of University Education in Health Care and Medical Sciences and some work and/or volunteer experience before the applying to the program.

Training Options (if available)

Bachelor of Midwifery:

University of British Columbia Midwifery Education Program
McMaster University Midwifery Education Program
Ryerson University Midwifery Education Program
Université du Québec à Trois Rivières Baccalauréat en pratique sage-femme
Mount Royal University
University of Manitoba

Bridging programs for internationally educated midwives:

International Midwifery Pre-registration Program

This is a 9-month part-time bridging program for qualified midwives educated outside of Canada.

Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program

Based at the University of British Columbia, the IEMBP is designed to help midwives learn how to use their skills in a Canadian context.

Certificat personnalisé en pratique sage-femme au Québec

The UQTR provides midwifery training for midwives trained outside of Canada who seek recognition of their diploma or training in order to obtain a license to practice in Québec.

Personal Qualities

Understanding and caring attitude; provide culturally appropriate and sensitive care; emotional and mental strength; good observation and listener; patience; ability to act on own initiative; ability to cope with distressing situations and to remain calm in stressful situations; and provide counselling to both clients and families.

Notes/Other Information

To practice as a Midwife, one must be registered with the provincial bodies, for instance the College of Midwives of Alberta.

Potential employers /Workplaces

Clients homes
Clinics
Hospitals
Birth Centers

Steps towards capacity building to become competitive for this job

Internationally educated and experienced Midwifes may have their Prior Learning and Experience assessed (PLEA) to determine substantial equivalence to the Canadian requirements. For more information, visit here. Also, they can try above mentioned bridging programs.

All others will have to go back to school to get the degree.