Nutritionist Public Health Specialist

7 days ago

Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Nutritionist to join our Healthy Communities Team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our team to address local population health needs and take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities.

The Nutritionist will be the lead on healthy eating and food security initiatives, and will also participate in other health promotion work as needed. They will work with community partners across multiple levels to take action and advance policy and system change to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community-based public health, with experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition and food security related programs, policies, services, and initiatives. They will also have demonstrated knowledge translation and communication skills, including written and verbal.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about creating healthy communities and has a strong understanding of health equity and the impacts on health. The successful candidate will be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who has the following qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition plus 5 years community-based/Public Health experience OR Masters' degree (plus undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition) in Community Nutrition/Public Health/Health Promotion plus 2 years community-based/Public Health experience
  • Must be licensed with (and a member in good standing) a provincial regulatory body (Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists) and hold PDt (Professional Dietitian) or RD (Registered Dietitian) designation
  • Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition and food security related programs, policies, services, and initiatives
  • Demonstrated knowledge translation and communication skills, including written and verbal
  • Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support healthy communities work
  • Understanding of a population-based approach
  • Understanding of health equity and the impacts on health
  • Demonstrated planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • Ability to deal with competing priorities
  • Demonstrated advocacy skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community
  • Demonstrated accountability and responsibility
  • Demonstrated judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Proficiency in a variety of computer software programs & technologies
  • Travel will be required so a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is needed
  • Competencies in other languages an asset: French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Temporary Part Time /50% FTE/ 35 Hours Bi-weekly
  • Starting Sept/24 to Dec/24 (approximate 4-month term)
  • Please note that dates are approximate and subject to change
Compensation and Benefits

$45.86 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

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