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Posted 26 days ago

CLC Lactation Counselor

@ Momcozy

Canada

Full-time
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Overview

Momcozy is hiring a full-time CLC Lactation Counselor to provide routine breastfeeding support, lactation education and consultation to new mothers. The work includes coaching latch and positioning, identifying and referring complex cases to an IBCLC or physician, keeping accurate service records and supporting community education. A valid CLC certification in good standing is required and a criminal record check applies.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide routine breastfeeding support and latch coaching
  • Deliver one-on-one or group lactation education
  • Identify and refer complex cases to an IBCLC or physician
  • Keep accurate consultation and referral records
  • Support community breastfeeding education

Requirements summary:

  • Valid CLC certification in good standing
  • Prior lactation support experience preferred
  • Experience with multicultural populations an asset
  • Fluent English; additional languages an asset
  • Criminal record check required
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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingHome, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCLC
Background checkscriminal record

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Job description

Key Responsibilities

(A) Provide routine breastfeeding support

  • Coach latch positioning and breastfeeding technique
  • Help new mothers build confidence in feeding

(B) Deliver lactation education and consultation

  • Conduct one-on-one or group lactation guidance
  • Address routine feeding questions

(C) Identify and refer complex cases

  • Recognize situations beyond the CLC scope of practice, including preterm infants, tongue-tie concerns and poor weight gain
  • Refer promptly to an IBCLC or physician

(D) Maintain service records

  • Accurately document consultation content, assessment findings and referrals

(E) Support community education

  • Assist in developing lactation education resources
  • Support community breastfeeding promotion activities

Qualifications

(A) Certification

  • Valid CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) certification, in good standing
  • IBCLC certification is also acceptable; however, the role is positioned at the CLC level

(B) Experience

  • Prior experience in lactation support is preferred (community settings, postpartum support groups, outpatient clinics, etc.)
  • Experience serving multicultural populations is an asset

(C) Competencies

  • Proficient in routine lactation assessment and counseling techniques
  • Able to clearly identify referral indicators
  • Fluent English communication; additional languages are an asset
  • Cultural sensitivity, with the ability to provide basic trauma-informed support

(D) Other Requirements

  • Criminal record check required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Preferred / Asset Qualifications (Summary)

  • IBCLC certification
  • Lactation support experience in community, postpartum support group or outpatient clinic settings
  • Experience serving multicultural populations
  • Languages in addition to English
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