Dietitian I

Your Opportunity The Dietitian I is a frontline professional position within Nutrition Services (NS) reporting to the Manager, NFLES, Chronic Disease Management. This casual position provides coverage within the Chronic Disease Portfolio including the Calgary Adult Bariatric Surgery Program, Alberta Kidney Care South (chronic kidney disease and dialysis—peritoneal, hemodialysis, and home hemodialysis), diabetes outpatients, diabetes in pregnancy, and transplant including renal, heart, liver and lung transplant. Shifts may include evenings and will include peak vacation times such as summer, Christmas holidays, and school breaks. The ideal candidate will have full‑time availability. This position includes providing both individual and group education in a multidisciplinary setting. Both in‑person and virtual care are provided. The Dietitian participates as an integral member of the interprofessional team. The Dietitian is responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of client/patient care plans in chronic disease management. The Dietitian acts as a liaison between Nutrition Services and AHS programs, services, and teams. The Dietitian provides nutrition expertise to internal and external stakeholders, translating research findings in the field of nutrition for clients/patients, professionals, and the public. The Dietitian uses nutrition counseling, behavioral change theories/strategies, or health promotion/population strategies as appropriate to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. The position supports nutrition education and training of staff or other key stakeholders to ensure delivery of consistent, accurate, evidence‑based nutrition information. Description As a Dietitian I you may provide nutrition expertise to patients (clients, residents) in various AHS facilities and community settings to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may 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. Nutrition education is provided to students and other healthcare professionals to support delivery of evidence‑based nutrition information. Posting Details Classification: Dietitian IUnion: HSAA Facility PROF/TECHUnit and Program: Nutrition Services Chronic Disease ManagementPrimary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat CentrFTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 16-JAN-2026Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 02-FEB-2026Hours per Shift: VariesLength of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesShift Pattern: Days, EveningsDays Off: OtherMinimum Salary: $41.88Maximum Salary: $55.70 Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition. Completion of an internship program or practicum training program accredited by the Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA). Additional Required Qualifications As Required. Preferred Qualifications Experience in outpatient/ambulatory care settings preferred. Experience working with bariatric surgery/obese clients preferred. Experience working with renal patients across the care spectrum preferred. Experience working with client with diabetes (GDM, type I and type 2) preferred. Experience working with pregnant clients preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr