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Public Health Dietitian

3 weeks ago

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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a Public Health Dietitian (full-time contract: October 20, 2025 - April 16, 2027) to work in the Healthy Living Program.

Reporting to the Manager of Healthy Living program, the Public Health Dietitian applies a comprehensive population health approach to plan, develop, implement, promote and evaluate nutrition programs based on current research and identified community needs. The Dietitian provides educational programming and training in various settings, such as childcare centres, community groups, and neighbourhood wellness hubs. The Dietitian applies various strategies such as education, consultation, community needs assessment, and development of healthy public policy. The Dietitian works collaboratively with the Public Health Nutritionist and other health unit staff, community coalitions/committees, professionals, and local agencies to achieve the objectives of Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines.

**Occasional travel within the district is required.**

**We Offer**:

- Premium defined benefit pension plan - matching contribution by employer
- Pay in lieu of benefits
- A wellness program
- Development and training opportunities

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers a professional work environment that fosters best practice and innovative ideas. TBDHU is committed to providing staff with a healthy workplace, development opportunities, flexible work hours, family friendly policies in an open-minded, caring, supportive setting that plays a role in employee retention. An exciting career in public health awaits you

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **Program**:_
- Represents the Thunder Bay District Health Unit in a manner which promotes the mission, value, standards and philosophy of the organization.
- Participates in details of program planning, implementation and evaluation, using a population health approach to address the needs of community settings and groups.
- Provides expert advise, technical consultation and continuing nutrition education for professionals to allow them to effectively use nutrition information in their work.
- Ensures the delivery of direct nutrition service to the public/community through the development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of nutrition education and skills development programs, campaigns and policies, including workshops, media and in-person and telephone consultation and referrals.
- Uses a variety of health promotion strategies such as advocacy for healthy public policy and food access, social marketing campaigns, community capacity building, health education and skill building.
- Liaises with relevant community groups, agencies, and individuals to identify nutrition needs of the community. In conjunction with the nutrition team and manager, develops action plans to meet those needs.
- Implements community based nutrition programs targeted to needs of the community and current evidence.
- Uses available resources to systematically evaluate the availability, acceptability, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of program practices.
- Responds to media inquiries as requested.
- **Administrative**:_
- Maintains documentation, keeps records, and updates program plans as needed.
- Assists the Public Health Nutritionist in working towards quality assurance in Nutrition programs.
- Works with the Public Health Nutritionist to prepare annual program plans and budget, board of health briefs, and annual reports.
- Provides nutrition consultation and guidance to assigned volunteers, dietetic interns and new staff.
- Participates in relevant Health Unit Project Teams as required.
- Maintains professional competence by participation in professional development programs and by individual self-directed study.
- Acts in accordance with the organizational policies and procedures of the TBDHU.
- **Skills**:_
- Strong group presentation and facilitation skills adaptable to the needs and level of the target audience
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written)
- Demonstrated skills and ability in needs assessment, education, counseling, program planning and evaluation
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and website content development
- Demonstrated ability to function independently, facilitate community partnerships, and work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the social, economic, cultural and environmental determinants as related to public health nutrition.

**QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS**:

- A Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Human Nutrition or equivalent from a university offering an accredited dietetic education program
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (under Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991). Member of Dietitians of Canada preferred
- Community Nutrition experience in the area of child and family health is an asset (at least two year