Dietitian

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Dietitian

The Yellowhead Tribal Council is responsible for providing professional dietitian services, including: Supports, advocacy, education, nutritional counseling, workshops 1:1 with Nation members, and networking with the 4 (four) YTC member First Nations: Alexis Nakota Sioux, Alexander First Nation, Sunchild Cree Nation, and the O’Chiese First Nations.  The role provides services to each First Nation on a weekly schedule and typically one day per week in each Nation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree with a major in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent
• Experience practicing dietetics at a community level
• Skills and abilities in developing and nurturing First Nation partnerships
• Knowledge and experience working with First Nations and a robust understanding of First Nations
• Culture is an asset
• Understanding of the dietary and nutritional history of First Nations peoples 
• Excellent clinical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple priorities 
• Skilled in using a wide range of health promotion strategies in community settings
• Ability to collaboratively identify and prioritize the nutrition needs of the community
• Experience providing individual and group counseling for clients with food insecurity   
• Skilled in applying motivational and behavior change techniques
• Ability to critically appraise research and provide evidence-based recommendations
• A passion for learning and providing education on metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic diseases.
• Competency with computer applications, i.e., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to identify potential work and manage issues that may arise
• Ability to build, engage, and build meaningful working relationships 
• Open to spending 4 days per week within the four member First Nations (1 day per week in each)
• Skilled in managing change and change processes, including the ability to adapt to changing environments
• Refined communication skills that can be adapted to the environment
• Flexible and creative
• Engages, supports, and participates with First Nations’ health teams to plan, implement, and evaluate Chronic Disease Prevention programs  
• Plans and delivers nutrition education programs and developing educational resources
• Plans, implements, and evaluates health promotion and nutrition activities for clients
• Understands and advocates for healthy food policies within communities 
• Evaluates and conducts nutritional assessments, and provides a 1:1 nutrition plan and diet counseling to clients
• Monitors clients’ dietary progress and evaluates outcomes
• Participates in the community diabetes programs
• The RD will be responsible for providing instruction, direction, and effective oversight of nutrition services to patients of all ages with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in health promotion, primary care, and chronic disease management and prevention services.
• To serve our Nations, extensive travel is expected.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Provide services within First Nation Health Centers, schools, Elders’ Lodges, client homes, and other designated areas on a weekly basis (1 Nation/per day, per week)
• Extensive year-round travel is required, so flexibility and ability to travel are requirements. Travel may require overnight stays
• Ability to climb stairs and to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Attend community events and conduct presentations, network, and provide dietary information 
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals 

Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience.

Salary range: TBD

Please forward a cover letter and current resume to

Email: health.careers@ytcadmin.ca and/ or fax to 587-524-0181

MAIL TO:

ATT: YTC Health  

3rd Floor 17304-105 Avenue

Edmonton, AB   T5S 1G4

*This employment competition closing date is Monday, March 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Only those candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.