Dietitian​/Nutritionist Aakom Kiyii Health Services

Position:
Dietitian/Nutritionist

Program:
Community Health

Classification:
Part Time – Term Position (0.6 FTE)

Wage: $45/hr

Working with a wide range of individuals from prenatal to elderly care primary duties will include planning and providing presentations, individual/group counseling, and education programs to promote healthy living & disease prevention. The Dietitian will implement and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans to prevent, treat and manage disease and promote a healthier lifestyle.

• Collaborate with AKHS staff to identify community needs
• Provided nutrition coaching and expertise one on one to clients within the health center and on accompanied home visits
• Complete client nutrition assessments
• Develop, implement and evaluate client nutrition care plans.
• Plan and provide public health nutrition services and education programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention for clients/groups in facilities or community settings.
• Content development (blogs, handouts, presentations, and social media content)
• Act as a liaison between Health Care Professionals and the Community
• Coordinates activities with AKHS health professionals and interagency departments including:
  Elders Center, Schools/Daycare/Headstart programs, etc.
• Assist AKHS programs in choosing healthier food options
• Respects traditional First Nation practice protocol(s) when engaging with Piikani members and clients

• Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Foods and Nutrition or an equivalent from an accredited Canadian University
• Two (2) years related experience
• Certified Diabetes Educator Certificate would be an asset
• Registered with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA)

Cover Letter and Resume

Applicants will be required to provide the following documents when conducting background checks:

Degree and other pertinent certifications, Driver’s License (unrestricted Class
5), Recent Intervention and Criminal Record Check

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through  using the following QR Code:

Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Aakom-Kiyii Health Services would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position.