Overview Of Organization The Midwifery Council of New Brunswick (MCNB) is the governing and regulatory body that

oversees the registration and practice of midwifery in the province. The Midwifery Act was proclaimed in 2010 followed by the implementation of the first Midwifery Centre in Fredericton, NB in 2017. The Council is an interdisciplinary government appointed membership with the mandate to protect the public by setting policies and standards of professional practice for Registered Midwives to deliver safe, ethical, and effective care.

Job Description The Executive Director/Registrar is responsible for the overall functioning of the organization and must be comfortable taking initiative, working independently, and balancing multiple priorities.

– Part time permanent – 3 days per week flexible schedule (= 22.5 hours per week)

– Location: remote in NB – Work from home

– Liaise with Government, Regional Health Authorities, New Brunswick health regulators

network, Midwives Association of NB, First Nations communities and others who engage in

the work of midwifery.

– Accountable to Government and required reporting.

Dual role – duties of the executive director

– The Executive Director is responsible for leading the Council in fulfilling their statutory

responsibilities and implementing strategic goals as directed by the Council.

– Reports to the Chair and accountable to Council

– Strategic management, risk management and operational management

– Responsible for the planning, preparation and follow-up actions of both Council and

Committee meetings by way of producing agendas, minutes, annual report, budget and

the Government appointed member process.

– Draft and revise policies

– Responsible for financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting.

– Day to day operations

Dual role – duties of the registrar

– Responsible for registration process.

– Responds to complaints and engages the complaints and discipline committees when

required in accordance with the Act and By-laws.

– Serves as a director at the Canadian Midwifery Regulators Council (CMRC)

Qualifications ▪ University degree and/or previous experience working with a health care regulator.

▪ Experience working with or serving on Boards or Committees

▪ Knowledge of governance, fiduciary responsibilities, and boundaries

▪ Well-developed strategic leadership and planning

▪ Knowledge of midwifery in Canada

▪ Budgeting and financial management experience

▪ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relation building skills

▪ Excellent organizational and management skills

▪ High level of personal initiative and working with integrity independently

▪ Strong computer skills

▪ Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Knowledge of legislation and/or health care regulation – asset

Experience working with government and stakeholders – asset

MCNB recognizes the value of lived, educational, and professional experience in skill building. If

you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and believe you have the capabilities and commitment to the objectives and responsibilities of the position, but your qualifications do not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

MCNB respectfully acknowledges that we are working on the traditional unceded lands of the

Wolastoqiyik people. The Council recognizes that Truth and Reconciliation is an ongoing and

evolving process and that every interaction with Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is an

opportunity to advance Truth and Reconciliation.

BILINGUALISM

English (spoken and written) required and competence in French speaking.

Fluently bilingual – asset

SALARY

$45,000 – $55,000 per year

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV by email to registrar@midwiferycnb.ca

by Friday August 15th, 2025.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

A valid criminal record check and credit check will be required by the successful candidate.