Regional Nutritionist

Duties

Are you an experienced Dietitian looking for a leadership role? Join Health Canada’s First Nations and Inuit Health Branch as a Regional Nutritionist!

You’ll be leading a team of Dietitians working with Indigenous communities in the development, delivery, and evaluation of nutrition programs. You will foster interdisciplinary partnerships with First Nations, community stakeholders, health professionals and other levels of government. You’ll have an opportunity to travel across Alberta to share your nutrition expertise with diverse populations and cultures in the First Nations communities.

Intent of the process

To staff an anticipatory vacancy. A pool will be established to staff similar positions in other geographic locations on both a temporary and permanent basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Degree with a specialization in nutrition, dietetics or home economics from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for registration as a Registered Dietitian in a province or territory of Canada.

Experience planning, developing, delivering or evaluating nutrition programs
Experience providing guidance and oversight to health care professionals
Experience working in interdisciplinary teams in collaborative practice environments

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Master’s Degree in nutrition or a related field (health promotion, population health, adult education or community development) OR current enrolment in a Master’s program from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience providing nutritional advice to health care workers
Experience providing nutritional advice to the public
Experience working with diverse populations or in a cross-cultural setting (e.g. Indigenous populations)
Experience developing educational resources
Experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with a wide range of partners or stakeholders
Experience in budget management (i.e. management of program funding, expenditures, program allocations or forecasting).
Experience working in a public health setting

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of theory, best practices and current issues related to community nutrition
Knowledge of the economic, social, environmental and cultural factors of First Nations (e.g. Determinants of Health) affecting nutritional status

Respectful of Diversity
Communication (oral)
Communication (written)
Dependability
Team Leadership
Initiative
Judgement
Strategic Thinking
Relationship and Network Building
Cultural Competency

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Knowledge of First Nations health issues
Knowledge of the structure and programs of First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
Knowledge of the theories and principles of adult education

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples. Aboriginal peoples must use the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work extended hours when required.
Periodic travel, including to rural and remote locations on gravel roads or small aircraft

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Registration in good standing on the General Register of the College of Dietitians of Alberta.
Possession of a valid driver’s license

Other information

The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is important that candidates clearly demonstrate to what degree they meet the above experience elements, giving detailed examples for EACH element.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.