Lactation Consultant

**About The WOMB: The WORLD OF MY BABY**

The WOMB is a wholeness centre where each family is nurtured and nourished to flourish by providing whole health services, education, fitness and supporting products, while inspiring connection to self, source, family and community.

The WOMB provides whole health care, education, fitness and products on the journey through conscious creation, informed pregnancy, mindful birth, parenting and self growth. It is a centre of excellence where we believe in empowering our team of expert practitioners in health and research in order to provide our community with the best care possible.

At The WOMB we are committed to creating an equal opportunity workplace where all employees regardless of gender, cultural or ethnic origin and background, and/or disability are welcome. We believe in creating a space of belonging and acceptance where every WOMBmate has the ability to reach their full potential through collaboration and guidance.

**Role**:Lactation Consultant

**Location**:Milton & Burlington, ON

**Role Overview**:
The WOMB is looking for an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant to join our growing team. The lactation consultant is responsible for providing evidence-based, comprehensive breastfeeding and bottle feeding education, counselling, and support services for mothers, babies, and families.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assess and document maternal and infant health and infant feeding goals
- Provide infant feeding education and counselling to healthcare providers, families, and the community
- Identify and refer clients other WOMB practitioners (ie. Osteopathy)
- Teach infant feeding classes and workshops (ie. The WOMB’s infant feeding cafe)
- Develop and maintain up to date infant feeding practices

**Qualifications**:

- BCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certification
- Three to five years of clinical experience in lactation or breastfeeding
- Knowledge of current infant feeding research and evidence-based practice
- Excellent teaching, communication, and counselling skills
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Proficient in the use of computers

**Application**:
**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 5-15 per week

**Salary**: $80.00-$130.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person