Dietitian- Public Health Jobs

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more .

We are currently looking to fill a Full Time opportunity for a Dietitian with Public Health located in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows.

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Fraser Health is proudly recognized as a BC Top Employer . Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Detailed Overview

The Dietitian will focus on health promotion and prevention activities across the lifespan with a focus on vulnerable populations applying a health equity lens. Provides nutrition expertise to the team responsible for health care planning and service delivery, practice, and policy, which addresses a specific population or issue within the assigned program. Consults with other health professionals and develops, coordinates, and presents relevant resource material or educational sessions. Collaborates with other program areas, with direction from the Program Lead, to address community, population, and services needs and represents the assigned program and FH on local, provincial, or national groups, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying service issues, collecting data, and preparing reports as required.
• Prepares and provides briefing notes to the program team to assist them in making informed decisions on nutrition related issues.
• Plans, develops, and implements the integration of nutrition information into services delivered, in collaboration with other public health dietitians and program staff.
• Assists the members of the program team with planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for diverse populations across the lifespan, as assigned.
• Conducts education workshops and conference sessions to support the integration of nutrition information into services delivered.
• Conducts research and analysis related to nutrition and liaises with academic institutions, where appropriate.
• Maintains related reports, records, statistical data, in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Acts as a resource to an assigned program area by providing expertise for best practice in the area of nutrition and interpreting provincial and federal food and nutrition guidelines.
• Represents the program area on internal and external committees and task groups as assigned.
• Develops or coordinates nutrition resources and information to meet program needs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an approved educational institution, plus completion of an accredited community or dietetic internship program.

Two (2) years recent related community and/or public health experience as a practicing Dietitian delivering community-based programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of BC and eligible for membership in the Dietitians of Canada.

Valid Class V BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively apply adult education and group facilitation skills, including the ability to teach various age groups.
• Demonstrated program and resource development planning, research, and evaluation skills.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related software programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public health nutrition practices.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Salary range

The salary range for this position is CAD $39.56 - $49.39 / hour