Nutritionist - Public Health

About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities, the Nutritionist works in collaboration with the Healthy Communities Team to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities. The Nutritionist is the lead on healthy eating and food security initiatives, and also participates in other health promotion work as needed. They 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. They work directly with key partners (school communities, child care facilities, municipalities) to provide tangible nutrition support to implement provincial nutrition policies and standards. The Nutritionist, using evidence informed strategies, seeks and advocates for policy and system change, with emphasis on creating supportive food environments, through community engagement, coalition building, and partnership development. They continually assess understanding of the community’s health through ongoing and informal means (gather local intelligence, seek out experiences and stories). The Nutritionist uses persuasive communication techniques and strong facilitation skills to bring others along in the work to create system/culture change. Evidence is translated on an ongoing basis throughout the planning cycle (assessment, development, implementation and evaluation) to build understanding and to motivate and inspire action among colleagues and with community partners. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: 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 Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 18 months Compensation and Benefits $39.69- $49.45 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance as well as a defined benefit pension plan.