MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the swxw7mesh, sellwitulh, xmkym, qiqyt, scwan msteyx, kikm, qicy, qa:nn, SEMYOME and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAIC is one of Canadas 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!

We are looking for an experienced and empathetic Lactation Consultant (Maternity leave coverage) who in collaboration with the Clinic team, will provide exceptional care and service to the community! Not sure if you meet 100% of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway!

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 individual and group lactation support services, including lactation education, in-clinic lactation visits, and follow-up phone and email support
• 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 have structural barriers to health;
  
• Knowledge of community and public health resources;
• Adheres to trauma and violence-informed practice including cultural sensitivity and humility
• Able to use and exercise sound judgment
  
• English communication skills, other languages an asset;
  
• Able to recognize patient and community needs and develop appropriate resources to meet social and emotional needs
  
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Able to manage stress and work under pressure
  
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position; sitting, standing, bending, and ability to lift 10 kg.
• Tactful, discrete, diplomatic, patient, flexible
• Knowledge and experience using MS Office suite, standard office equipment, and EMR software
  

HOURS:

flexible part-time schedule available: 2 or 3 days per week (equivalent to 15-22 hours per week)
Able to work Saturdays or evenings if required
The successful candidate must be able to commute to the Edmonds Clinic location.

The position is for maternity leave coverage, from January 15, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with a protentional contract extension.

COMPENSATION: $49.20 - $52.81 per hour

DEADLINE: Open until filled

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Benefits: Employees with an employment contract, offering at least 17.5 hours of work per week for at least one (1) year, are eligible for extended health, dental, life insurance, dependents life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability benefits upon their contract start date. Enrollment in the Employee and Family Assistance Program and optional enrollment in RRSP will take effect on the first day of the month that follows the start date. Benefit premiums are paid by employee/MOSAIC based on a cost-sharing formula of 20/80% of the cost.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.
• Before applying, you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
• We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such asRight to a Respectful Workplace andCode of Conduct. As of September 18, 2023, MOSAICs HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore, until further notice, employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However, should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace, MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.