Public Health Nutritionist

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 5 - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $54.51 - $59.25 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Public Health -> Healthy Living - Location PH HL & MOH Office - 17150 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program**: - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness**: - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Living, the Public Health Nutritionist will take the lead for project management of nutrition programs by planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, promoting and evaluating programs and services to achieve the standards and requirements of the Ontario Public Health Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Leads and oversees the work for particular program area (s) in Built Environment (as part of the Injury Prevention, Healthy Aging and Built Environment program) - Nutrition focus. - Plans and conducts needs assessments to identify priorities and strategies for food and nutrition programs. - Plans, develops, implements, promotes, evaluates and co-ordinates food and nutrition programs and services to achieve the standards and requirements of the Ontario Public Health Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. - Provides consultant services to Public Health Branch management and staff on matters related to food and nutrition programs and services. - Contributes to program planning, development and evaluation of food and nutrition components of the Ontario Public Health Standards delivered or co-ordinated by other divisions within the Public Health Branch. - Establishes working relationships with internal and external partners to address and advocate on food and nutrition issues. - Maintains records of all project activities and writes reports and briefs as required. - Drafts Community and Health Services Committee Reports, and assists with the development of presentations to Committee as required. - Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** - Masters degree in Community Nutrition or a related community nutrition field. - Baccalaureate of Science degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited university. - Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. - Three years experience in community or public health nutrition. - Experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs. - Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s licence, and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business. - Council Approval Date - Scheduled Weekly Hours - 35 - Scheduled Shifts - Operational Hours - 08:30 - 16:30 - Close Date - August 27, 2025 - # of Hires Needed - 1