Registered Dietitian

(PDF Download) Registered Dietitian Employment Opportunity

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Registered Dietitian

The Yellowhead Tribal Council Dietitian is responsible to provide professional dietitian services, supports, advocacy, education, nutritional counseling, working 1:1 with Nation members, and networking with YTC member First Nations

This employment competition closing date February 24, 2025 at 4:30PM, only those candidates who fit criteria will be contacted. 

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 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, etc. Active, up to date membership in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Alberta and the Dietitians of Canada

• Reliable transportation

• Driver’s license

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Works independently/self-directed – ability to identify potential work, and manage issues that may arise

• 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 counseling to clients

• Monitors clients’ dietary progress and evaluates outcomes

• Participates in the community diabetes programs

• The RD will be responsible to provide instruction, direction and effective oversite of nutrition services to patients of all ages within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Experience in health promotion, primary care and chronic disease management and prevention services.

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 is a requirement. 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

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Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience Salary: TBD

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

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

This employment competition closing date February 24, 2025 at 4:30PM, only those candidates who fit criteria will be contacted.