Registered Dietitian

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Registered Dietitian

The Yellowhead Tribal Council Dietitian is responsible to provide professional dietitian services, supports, advocacy, education, nutritional counselling, working 1:1 with Nation members, and networking with YTC member First Nations. The role provides services to each member First Nation on a weekly schedule.

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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 and, 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 counselling for clients with food insecurity
• Skilled in applying motivational and behaviour 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.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Self-starter and self-directed with the ability to work independently
• 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 1:1 nutrition plan and diet counselling 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 within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in health promotion, primary care, and chronic disease management and prevention services.
• To serve our member Nations, extensive travel is expected

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Providing services delivered within First Nation Health Centers, schools, Elders’ Lodges, client homes and other designated areas
• Extensive year-round travel is required so flexibility and ability to travel are required. 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 a desktop computer and peripherals 

Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience

Salary: TBD

Please forward a cover letter and current resume to: Joy Sandy

Email: joy.sandy@ytcadmin.ca  and/ or fax to 587-524-0181 or drop off at the sub-office address

This employment competition closing date is December 6, 2024, at 4:30 PM; only those candidates who fit the criteria will be contacted.