Chronic Disease Dietitian

The Yorkton Tribal Council is seeking one (1) individual to fill the position of Chronic Disease Dietitian-Term in the Health and Social Development Department.

The individual will be responsible but not limited to the following duties:

- Work as a member of the Health and Social Development team to plan, deliver, report, administer and evaluate the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Program and assist with the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program and Brighter Futures Program as needed.
- Travel to the six (6) First Nation communities aligned with the Yorkton Tribal Council and non-aligned communities as contracted

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition plus completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship
- Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Saskatchewan Dietetics Association or eligible to do so
- Certified Diabetes Educator or willingness to obtain certification in two (2) years
- Understanding of chronic disease prevention and treatment, and nutrition through the lifecycle
- Understanding of and ability to implement a population health approach to serving clients
- Experience in or understanding of program planning, management, and evaluation
- Knowledge of childhood and adult teaching principles with both individuals and groups
- Understanding of the social determinants of health and issues impacting First Nations people
- Openness to learning about First Nations culture
- Able to work effectively with a variety of clients, families and other health disciplines
- Able to work with a team, with self-direction and mínimal supervision
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- A valid Driver’s License is required and maintained throughout employment

Assets:

- Knowledge or experience working with First Nations culture

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**Salary**: To Commensurate with qualifications. Combination of education, relevant training and work experience will be considered.

On the basis that YTC’s primary purpose is to serve the needs of Indigenous persons, YTAI may give preference to Indigenous persons as a special plan designed to promote

employment equity and prevent disadvantages, under S. 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act and as a designated equity group under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code;
Attention: Human Resources - Ajay Tadi

Yorkton Tribal Administration Inc,

Suit 102-506 Broadway Street West,

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, S3N 0P3

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-14