Dietitian (New Liskeard)

Position details

Position summary

Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) is seeking a Public Health Dietitian to join its team. The Public Health Dietitian is expected to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet objectives outlined in the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) and other duties as assigned. 

Job responsibilities

• Apply nutrition and public health competencies, including approaches and frameworks to address health inequities.
• Participate in assessing local population health needs, evidence-informed planning.
• Lead the implementation of interventions in collaboration with a variety of partners.
• Participate in knowledge exchange, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in nutrition or equivalent program from a recognized university; a master’s degree in nutrition, public health, or related is considered an asset.
• Experience working in public health or in community nutrition is considered an asset.
• Proof of registration or eligibility for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Experience in population health assessment, interpreting and synthesizing research and technical information.
• Experience in program planning and evidence-informed decision making.
• Demonstrated skills in project management and in implementing and evaluating population health promotion interventions including social marketing, and healthy public policy.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Experience in developing and supporting collaborative relationships with partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within diverse team settings.
• Required to comply with the Health Unit’s immunization policies, which requires vaccination against COVID-19 unless valid medical exemption is provided.
• Fluently bilingual in both official languages is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and transportation to meet programming needs.

How to apply

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Northeastern Public Health is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants requiring an accommodation are asked to make such requests when contacted for an interview.

Please apply to:

Human Resources
Northeastern Public Health
[email protected]

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