Public Health Dietitian

2 weeks ago

Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Population and Public Health (PPH) Manager or designate and working in the community setting, the Public Health Dietitian uses a population health approach to assess, promote, protect, and enhance health and the prevention of nutrition-related diseases.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Bachelors Degree required in Food Sciences, Nutrition and/or Dietetics. Registered Dietitian (RD) designation required with current practicing registration. Two years of recent relevant experience with a focus on community development work, health promotion, nutrition education, project management, and interdisciplinary partnering. Valid BC Driver's License.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Understanding of the principles and values of health promotion (healthy public policy, supportive environments, strengthen community action, develop personal skills, reorient health services) and basic health promotion (enable, mediate, advocate).
- Understanding of food security, food systems and sustainable food practices as they relate to and influence population health.
- Demonstrates understanding of the role of policy and how food and nutrition public policy is developed in Canada.
- Understanding of food and nutrition surveillance and monitoring as it relates to planning, policy analysis, program/project evaluation, advocacy and research.
- Understanding of the processes and roles of partnership, collaboration, and community development.
- Ability to enable, mediate and advocate to improve the health and wellbeing of the population through food and nutrition strategies.
- Competence in public speaking, group facilitation, collaboration and advocacy.
- Awareness of social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes.
- Ability to work in accordance with cultural safety and trauma/resilience informed practices.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, and with limited supervision while maintaining collaborative relationships with community stakeholders.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing interpersonal and team skills.
- Commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with healthcare professional partners (PPH, Island Health staff, Ministry of Health, etc.) and external partners (community agency staff, municipalities and regional districts, school district staff, etc.).
- Physically and emotionally able to perform the duties required of this position.

**Job Requirements**:

  • Clinical Dietitian

    3 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this...

  • Clinical Dietitian

    3 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Bachelor degree with major credits in Food and Nutrition from a Dietitians of Canada accredited university program, and completion of a Dietitians of Canada accredited clinical/general dietetic internship. Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.Eligible for membership in the...

  • Dietitian, Integrated Health Network

    3 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia (CDBC). Eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada (DC). Bachelor degree from a recognized university with a major in dietetics. Completion of a recognized dietetic internship at an accredited institution. Two (2) years recent,...

  • Environmental Health Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch. Valid BC...

  • Environmental Health Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch. Valid BC Driver's...

  • Environmental Health Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch. Valid BC Driver's...

  • Environmental Health Officer

    14 hours ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch. Valid BC...

  • Spo Mh 24

    4 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada BC Public Service Full time

    Posting Title- SPO MH 24 - Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician- Position Classification- Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually plus 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment- Close Date- 5/11/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End...

  • Spo Mh 24

    5 days ago

    Port Alberni, Canada BC Public Service Full time

    Posting Title- SPO MH 24 - Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician- Position Classification- Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually, plus 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA)- Close Date- 9/8/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary...

  • Mental Health Clinician

    3 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Three (3) years recent related experience including two (2) two years' recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment, such as policing, crisis counseling, paramedic...

  • Environmental Health Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, BC, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch. Valid BC...

  • Administrative Support Clerk, Public Health

    4 weeks ago

    Port Moody, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $24.04 - $25.61 / hour Why Fraser Health?: 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...

  • Health Unit Aide

    4 weeks ago

    Port Moody, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $24.80 - $26.43 / hour Why Fraser Health?: 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...

  • Spo Mh 24

    4 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada BC Public Service Full time

    Posting Title- SPO MH 24 - Integrated Practice Clinician-Closing date extended- Position Classification- Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $83,071.20 - $94,789.47 annually which includes a 4 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*- Close Date- 12/7/2023- Job Type- Regular...

  • Cpo 18r

    4 days ago

    Port Alberni, Canada BC Public Service Full time

    Posting Title- CPO 18R - Community Integration Specialist- Position Classification- Community Program Officer R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $62,255.85 - $70,557.73 annually- Close Date- 6/26/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service...

  • Staff Pharmacist

    5 hours ago

    Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada Loblaw Companies Limited Full time

    Come and be part of Loblaw Companies Limited, where collaboration, commitment, and a high bar are part of our DNA. This is the place where you belong, whether you're entering the workforce, changing careers, or starting fresh.Why Join Us: Be at the forefront of building a better shopping experience for our Pharmacy customers. Progress your career with...

  • Mhsu Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the direction of the...

  • Environmental Health Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Port Hardy, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch. Valid BC...

  • MHSU Case Worker, OT

    4 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current practicing full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Knowledge of current therapy...

  • MHAS Nurse RN/RPN

    2 weeks ago

    Port Alberni, Canada Island Health Full time

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Recognized post basic education related to psychiatric nursing and/or mental illness; Two (2) years recent related experience; A significant understanding of mental health and/or alcohol and...