Lactation Consultant - Canada
Posted on October 17, 2025 (about 6 hours ago)
About Maven Clinic
Founded in 2014 by CEO Kate Ryder, Maven is the world’s largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven’s award-winning digital programs provide clinical, emotional, and financial support all in one platform, spanning fertility & family building, maternity & newborn care, parenting & pediatrics, and menopause. Employers and health plans trust Maven’s end-to-end platform to improve clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and provide equity in benefits programs.
At Maven, we believe better care can’t wait. Together, we can make sure it doesn’t have to. We provide you with the flexibility and support you need to do your best work— so you can deliver the compassionate, evidence-based care women and families need now more than ever.
Maven Clinic has been recognized as a leader in healthcare, culture, and innovation, receiving awards from leading authorities across several industries, including:
- FORTUNE #1 Best Workplace in Healthcare
- Fast Company #1 Most Innovative Company in Health
- Great Place to Work certified
- Inc. Best Workplaces
- Becker’s Hospital Review, 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
- Best Virtual Clinic, Medtech Breakthrough Awards
About This Role
Maven is looking for a mission-driven, empathetic lactation consultant to support our members through virtual care services.
As a Maven provider, you will have the opportunity to connect with members across the globe, scaling impact and healthcare access worldwide. You will join a curated provider network encompassing 30+ specialties and 350+ subspecialties, dedicated to delivering holistic, high-value care.
As we continue to expand our member population in 175+ countries, we’re also growing our best-in-class network of providers. If you are passionate about improving clinical outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and delivering compassionate evidence-based care, you would be an ideal addition to our team.
What You'll Do:
- Provide virtual care and support to adult members via 20-minute video consults and asynchronous messaging around breastfeeding basics, establishing a good latch and making positional corrections for best success, understanding a normal experience, pumping, avoiding formula, combo feeding, and/or formula feeding, and offering resources and actionable steps.
- Capture encounter summary documentation in our practice management system, MPractice.
- Collaborate with Maven’s Care Delivery team to ensure member needs are met, including recommendations for in-person referrals and follow-ups.
- Serve as an ambassador of Maven’s unique care model, providing culturally humble care and championing our belief that better outcomes for women and families mean a better world for everyone.
Who You Are:
- Must hold an IBCLC license or education.
- Must be residing in Canada.
- Possess the ability to provide direct member care for 5 hours per week. This is a part-time, independent contractor role (1099 position).
- Have 2+ years of prior experience in the telehealth space and be comfortable providing care through a digital health platform.
- Must own an iOS device (iPhone or iPad) that can be updated past iOS16 and have access to a laptop with strong and reliable internet access.
- Must be passionate about women’s and family health.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Flexibility: Meet with members virtually, when and where it’s convenient for you.
- Expand your practice: Supplement your regular practice through Maven’s proprietary, secure telehealth platform including providing care via video and private messaging, participating in unique opportunities such as moderating community forums, leading virtual member classes, writing or reviewing educational articles, and receiving in-person referrals to your practice.
- Training & events: Optional participation in Maven-sponsored lectures, panels, and/or other speaking opportunities as needed.
This is a 1099, contract position. Individual pay decisions are based on various factors including qualifications for the role, specialization, and contract type.
Benefits & Perks
Our provider network delivers exceptional care to our members, 24/7/365. At Maven, the quality of the provider experience is linked to the quality of the patient experience. Working with Maven offers:
- The opportunity to connect with 30+ specialty types.
- A support system including a Care Support Team to answer questions, handle paperwork, manage referrals and ensure continuity of care.
- The opportunity to serve Maven members globally, with language and care matching services.
- Membership in a world-class network of health and clinical experts across fields.
Maven embraces experts from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to reflect and better care for their growing member base.
Maven is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, candidates need to complete the application form available on the job posting page. The application requires submitting personal details, proof of IBCLC license, residency in Canada, and experience in telehealth practice.
Applicants are encouraged to upload their resume/CV and cover letter, and answer questions regarding their residency, experience, and motivation for joining Maven Clinic's provider network.
Maven Clinic only sends interview requests and job offers from an @mavenclinic.com email address. Candidates should be vigilant against scams and notify Maven at [email protected] if they encounter any security issues. For general inquiries, contact [email protected].