Regional Dietitian

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more, as imposed by the court. CSC is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate, part-time vacancy in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and to create a pool of qualified candidates for consideration for future vacancies in the specific locations noted above. Candidates are required to meet the language profile indicated for each location to be appointed. Please refer to the information link included on this job advertisement about second language requirements in the Federal Government and unsupervised self-testing in support of the application process.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
A degree from a recognized post secondary institution with acceptable specialization in nutrition, dietetics or home economics
Successful completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship or Community Nutrition Program or a recognized equivalent
Dietitian registration by the provincial registering/licensing body in the province of practice

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing nutrition services to a variety* of clients
Experience in menu planning and analysis
Experience in the delivery of training in relation to clinical nutrition and/or healthy eating

DEFINITIONS
*Variety of clients is defined as experience working with varied population groups such as senior citizens, pregnant women, Aboriginals, diabetics, etc.

Degree equivalency

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing nutrition services to aboriginal populations
Experience using nutritional analysis software
Experience working with multicultural clientele with specific religious dietary requirements
Experience working in Food Service operations

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

Various language requirements
English Essential - for positions in Abbotsford (BC), Edmonton (AB), Saskatoon (SK) and Kingston (ON)
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB - for positions in Laval (QC) and Moncton (NB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Food Services operation management concepts
Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health

ABILITIES
Ability to perform nutritional assessment and develop nutritional care plan
Ability to develop and deliver education sessions
Ability to plan and organize work
Ability to make decisions in an environment with multiple pressures and conflicting opinions
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILTIES
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Judgement
Initiative
Adaptability

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

Organizational Needs
Increased representation of Employment Equity groups:
Achieving a representative workforce has been identified an Organizational Need and may be applied in this appointment process. Applicants must complete the Employment Equity portion of the CREATE/MAINTAIN PROFILE identifying themselves as a person of that EE group in their application through GC Jobs in order to be considered to meet the Organizational Need in this process.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel to CSC Institutions and to work in close proximity with inmates
Valid driver's licence

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which location(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.