Lactation Consultant

**MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh, sel̓íl̓witulh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, qiqéyt, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, q̓ic̓əy̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, SEMYOME and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.**

**WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US**:
MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 List of Best Workplaces Managed by Women, and the 2021 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for career growth.

MOSAIC is partnered with the Burnaby Division of Family Practice, the Burnaby Primary Care Network, and Fraser Health to operate a Patient Medical Home Priority Population Clinic in the Burnaby Edmonds area. The clinic will support four priority populations: newcomers, new mothers and babies, homeless or under-housed individuals, as well as individuals with complex mental health. The clinic is multi-disciplinary with family doctors, nurse practitioners, administrative staff, and Allied Health practitioners.

**JOIN OUR TEAM**

**POSITION FUNCTION**:
Reporting to the Clinic Director, the **Lactation Consultant**, is responsible for providing evidence-based, comprehensive breastfeeding education, counseling, and support services for mothers, babies, and families. This position is responsible for providing guidance and support to healthcare providers, new parents, and families in promoting breastfeeding and implementing breastfeeding-friendly practices. The Lactation Consultant operates in accordance with the guidelines and full scope of practice as outlined by the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) Commission, utilizing a team-based care model the Lactation Consultants work closely with Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and other allied health professionals to provide patient care. In accordance with the mission, vision, values, and strategic directions of MOSAIC, client/patient safety is a priority, and a responsibility shared by everyone within the organization, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintain and handle confidential information appropriately, maintaining a working knowledge of best practices with applicable Acts.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Conducts assessments, identifying and consulting on basic and complex breastfeeding problems.
- Provides breastfeeding education and counseling to healthcare providers, families, and the community
- Identifies and refers clients to appropriate community resources
- Develops and teaches breastfeeding classes and workshops
- Develops and maintains breastfeeding practices
- Provides a culturally safe and trauma-informed perspective in consultation with health care team members to enable patients to access the services they need.
- Uses evidence-based resources, reference guides, in-services and workshops, to keep knowledge, procedures, and certification up to date.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) is considered an asset
- BC Lactation Consultant Association membership is an asset
- Minimum of two years of recent related experience as a lactation consultant working with families representing a range of breastfeeding ages or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
- Experience working with populations experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, or with histories of trauma, and/or hav