About the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre opened on February 3, 2014, and has been welcoming families ever since. Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre offers services to clients across the Ottawa region.
Our Mission
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is an inclusive pregnancy, birth and postpartum community hub. We are centered on supporting each family and their experience, offering accessible services, and providing high-quality care.
Our Vision
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is a top choice for pregnancy, birth, and wellness services for families in the Ottawa region.
Our Values
The following OBWC values reflect the principles we believe in. These values will guide our decision-making and the conduct of our organization.
Our Team
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre staff are a dedicated and passionate group of people, who together ensure that the Birth Centre is open 24/7/365.
Jolanta Scott-Parker
Executive Director
Sylvie Beaudry, RM
Clinical Lead Midwife / Quality Advisor
Alex McLaurin
Manager of Operations
Rosemarie Parisien, RM
Lead Midwife
Zoe Long
Administrative Coordinator
Créa Ferguson
BCA
Val Miles
BCA
Jaden Norton
BCA
Katie Nicholls
BCA
Tessa Martin
BCA
Charisse Lane
BCA
Karine Lafrenière
BCA
Our Board of Directors
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Board is made up a diverse group of professional (RM) and community members who offer their time, guidance and expertise to guide the Centre’s mission, vision and values.
Monique Moreau
Vice-Chair / Community Member
Deya Gauvin, RM
Director / Midwife
Khadija Boulaftali, RM
Director / Midwife
Alison Clark, RM
Director / Midwife
Jess Fahey, RM
Director / Midwife
Sarah Aboukarr, RM
Director / Midwife
Vanessa Stewart
Director / Community Member
Mélanie Pagé, RM
Chair/ Midwife
Tess Walter, RM
Director/ Midwife
Jennifer Milburn
Treasurer/ Community Member
Nasly Perez, RM
Director / Midwife
Work with Us
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is led by a Board of Directors, made up of midwives and community members, and run by a small, dedicated staff team. Midwives practicing in Ottawa have appointment at the Birth Centre, allowing them to offer this option to their clients.
Equity and Inclusion
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience of all clients, staff, and volunteers. The OBWC encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and values a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Staff Positions
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is hiring an Administrative Coordinator. Please send all inquiries to jobs@ottawabirthcentre.ca.
Volunteer Roles
In general, we are unable to accept volunteers at the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre.
Board & Committees
From time to time, positions become available for qualified individuals on our Board of Directors, or on one of our Committees. Those openings will be posted here and shared through our social media channels.
Please send all inquiries to: jobs@ottawabirthcentre.ca
Land Acknowledgement
The Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre is located on the traditional unceeded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people and on Turtle Island and we hold a deep respect for the traditional knowledge and healing developed over generations. We recognize that when settlers came to this land they created a legacy of inequities that are ongoing. We are committed to working towards reducing these inequities, and through our work strive to improve health equity. Our organization pledges to build relationships with Indigenous friends and neighbours and recognizes the rich contributions they have provided and continue to provide to this region. This acknowledgment is but a small step in an ongoing commitment to truth and reconciliation.