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
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 French and/or other languages relevant to our client population are an asset
Carlington CHC welcomes applications from BIPOCcommunities, LGBTQ+ communities, and persons with disabilities. Carlington CHC is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it servesand encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Carlington CHC is also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and invitesapplicants to advise us of any accessibility or accommodation needs

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📌 Lactation Consultant (Quebec City)
🏢 Carlington Community Health Centre
📍 Quebec City