Dietary Technician

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
We are looking for a Dietary Technician to take part in a multi-centre randomized clinical trial related to the nutrient fortification and growth of human milk fed to preterm infants. In this role, the dietary technician will report to the Principal Investigators of this work.

**Here’s What You’ll Get To Do**:

- Double-check recipes prepared by dietitians and prepare enteral feeds as required
- Assist with biological sample collection and milk analysis
- Coordinate communication among the various partners of the trial including clinical staff, milk preparation room staff, milk bank staff and research team members
- Data entry
- Participate in clinical research rounds
- Maintain study supplies
- Other research tasks as assigned
- The start and completion time of the work day may vary depending on study requirements and working weekend shifts is required

**Here’s What You’ll Need**
- Food Service or Dietary Technician diploma from an accredited college or a baccalaureate degree in Nutrition
- Previous work experience in a milk preparation area in a hospital setting would be an asset
- Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of a multi-site research team and to take initiative and leadership when appropriate
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills

**Employment Type**: Casual (one-year contract with possibility of renewal)

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply