Lactation Consultant

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

In-Home, Virtual & Clinic-Based | Kanata, Ontario

At Rooted Family Wellness Centre, we believe families thrive when they feel supported, informed, and connected. We are a collaborative multidisciplinary wellness centre in Kanata offering holistic healthcare, movement, education, and family support services for individuals from preconception through parenthood.

We are seeking an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, evidence-informed practitioner who is passionate about helping families navigate infant feeding and early parenthood with confidence.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with pelvic health physiotherapists, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, osteopaths, mental health professionals, pediatric specialists, and other family-focused practitioners to provide comprehensive support for parents and babies.

Why Join Rooted?

• Flexible scheduling and autonomy over your practice
• Opportunities to provide care in-clinic, virtually, and in-home
• Administrative, booking, billing, and marketing support included
• Cross-referrals from a trusted multidisciplinary team
• Beautiful clinic space in Kanata with free parking
• Opportunities to facilitate workshops, classes, and community education
• Collaborative team culture focused on family-centred care
• Potential to grow your caseload within an established and expanding practice

At Rooted, you'll join a team that values connection, compassion, and helping families feel supported during some of life's most transformative moments.

About The Role

The IBCLC will provide individualized lactation and infant feeding support to families throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and infancy.

You May Support Families With

• Prenatal feeding preparation and education
• Breastfeeding and chestfeeding support
• Latch and positioning challenges
• Low milk supply and oversupply concerns
• Pumping plans and return-to-work transitions
• Bottle feeding and combination feeding
• Tongue tie and oral function support
• Infant weight gain concerns
• Breast and nipple pain
• Mastitis and recurrent plugged ducts
• Multiples and complex feeding situations
• Parent confidence and responsive feeding support

This role may include in-clinic appointments, virtual consultations, home visits, workshops, and community education opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting comprehensive feeding assessments for infants and parents
• Developing individualized care plans and recommendations
• Providing evidence-informed education and support
• Collaborating with healthcare providers and community partners
• Maintaining professional documentation and client records
• Supporting families with compassion, empathy, and non-judgmental care
• Participating in interdisciplinary collaboration when appropriate

We'd Love to Meet Someone Who Is

• Passionate about supporting families during pregnancy, postpartum, and infancy
• Warm, approachable, and relationship-focused
• Committed to evidence-based and family-centred care
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team
• An excellent communicator and educator
• Excited about contributing to a supportive and growing wellness community

Qualifications

• Current IBCLC certification in good standing
• Professional liability insurance
• Experience supporting breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, and infant feeding challenges
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience working with infants and families
• Additional training in oral function, tongue ties, infant development, or related areas is considered an asset

Position Details

Location: Kanata, Ontario

Position Type: Independent Contractor

Hours: Part-time with opportunity to grow

Schedule: Flexible Monday-Saturday availability

Start Date: ASAP

Interested in Joining Us?

Please send your resume and cover letter to ***email_hidden*** .

We are excited to welcome an IBCLC who shares our commitment to helping families feel supported, empowered, and connected throughout their feeding journey.