Key Responsibilities
(A) Provide routine breastfeeding support
• Coach latch positioning and breastfeeding technique
• Help recent 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

📌 CLC Lactation Counselor (Canada)
🏢 Momcozy
📍 Canada