Dietitian-nutritionist

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 28 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• On-site customer service
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Administer nutrition plan for food preparation and service programs
• Analyze current scientific nutritional studies to improve nutritional programs
• Conduct research to improve nutritional programs and food service operations
• Design a personalized menu for patients
• Determine the appropriate food route when an individual prescription indicates that nutrition is a determining factor in the treatment of the disease
• Determine the nutritional treatment plan
• Develop nutrition plan for food service programs
• Evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
• Evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance and preparation of food
• Monitor the nutritional status of individuals who follow a predetermined nutritional treatment plan
• Provide a complete nutritional assessment
• Treat patients suffering from malnutrition or gastrointestinal disorders
• Evaluate nutritional status of individuals for health professionals or government institutions
• Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
• Aid in the prevention of inadequate nutrition

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available