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Carlington Community Health Centre is a non-profit organization committed to improving health and well-being through quality health and social services for families, youth, adults, and seniors. The organization provides organizational support and advocacy assistance to local groups and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. Carlington Community Health Centre is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lactation Consultant (LC) to join our Healthy Growth and Development team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the other LCs and the interdisciplinary teams at Carlington. You will provide individual and group pre and postnatal breastfeeding support and education to families in our community, working within the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) framework. The role is part-time (0.4) with possibility of extra hours up to full-time, reporting to the Director of Healthy Growth and Development. Key Responsibilities Program Delivery and Job Requirements * Coordinate, promote, and deliver breastfeeding support services in line with Breastfeeding Committee for Canada and WHO Baby-Friendly Initiative best practices * Provide in-person clinical assessment, intervention, information, and referrals to nursing families * Offer one-on-one infant-feeding support to all mothers, whether nursing or not * Develop and deliver in person and virtual educational sessions for pre and postnatal families * Support Carlington's Baby-Friendly Initiative commitment, including staff education on the Centre's breastfeeding policy * Develop new programs responsive to community needs and create outreach materials to engage families in the catchment area * Maintain lactation equipment, supplies, and inventory, including sterilization protocols * Maintain accurate client records and provide activity statistics/reports as required * Participate in chart reviews and orient/supervise volunteers and students in lactation support * Provide Lactation Support at offsite locations as needed within the greater Ottawa area * Owns a car and a valid full G driving license Team & Collaboration * Communicate with Primary Health Care and Parent-Child colleagues to ensure coordinated, wrap-around care * Attend staff training and organizational meetings * Build and maintain relationships with community agencies and networks * Collaborate with partner agencies on parent awareness and information programs Qualifications Education * Undergraduate degree in Nursing from a recognized university (or equivalent combination of experience and relevant training) * Certification from the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) or equivalent Experience * 3–5 years working with new families in a community setting (or combined community/hospital/public health settings); primary care experiences, an asset * 3–5 years in prenatal/postnatal care of mother-infant dyads, including situational assessments * Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation * Experience working with culturally diverse populations * Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization Skills & Knowledge * Strong knowledge of current maternal/infant physical assessment and treatment methods * Familiarity with the Baby-Friendly Initiative framework * Understanding of cultural, physical, emotional, and psychological factors affecting delivery, nursing, and parenting * Strong knowledge of community resources * Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Proficiency with computers and software, including electronic medical records (EMR) Languages * English Fluency essential * French and/or other languages relevant to our client population are an asset Carlington CHC welcomes applications from BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and persons with disabilities. Carlington CHC is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Carlington CHC is also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and invites applicants to advise us of any accessibility or accommodation needs

What you’ll do

The Lactation Consultant will coordinate and deliver breastfeeding support services and education to families within the Baby-Friendly Initiative framework. They are responsible for providing clinical assessments, maintaining client records, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Nursing and certification from the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). The role requires 3–5 years of experience in community-based prenatal and postnatal care and a valid driver's license.

Other relevant skills

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• Lactation consulting
• Breastfeeding support
• Clinical assessment
• Infant-feeding support
• Program development
• Community outreach
• Electronic medical records
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Maternal assessment
• Infant assessment
• Health education
• Sterilization protocols
• Case management
• Patient advocacy
• Support Services
• Organizational Skills
• BIPOC Issues
• Postnatal Care
• Advocacy
• Compassion
• Program Development
• Social Work
• Clinical Assessments
• Communication
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Cultural Diversity
• Disabilities
• Electronic Medical Record
• English Language
• Sterilization
• French Language
• Psychology
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Interpersonal Communications
• Nursing
• Primary Care
• Primary Health Care
• Statistics

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Lactation Consultant
• Community Health Workers
• Health Education Specialists