Regional Dietitian

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

To provide nutrition counseling / intervention to offenders at all federal institutions within the region. Acts as a nutrition subject matter expert on various committees and within the multidisciplinary team and provides training sessions to other health professionals, Food Services staff and offenders. Provides expertise to assist in the resolution of inmate complaints and grievances regarding nutritional services.

Work environment

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) by RESPONDING TO THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Lack of EXAMPLES and DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine whether or not you meet the qualifications.

Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to temporarily staff a position in Edmonton, Alberta, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions in the specific locations noted above. Candidates are required to meet the language profile indicated for each location to be appointed. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

EED1 A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in nutrition, dietetics or home economics.
EED2 Successful completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship or Community Nutrition Program or a recognized equivalent.
EED3 Dietitian registration by the provincial registering/licensing body in the province of practice.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EEX1 Experience in providing nutrition services to a variety* of clients.
EEX2 Experience in menu planning and analysis.
EEX3 Experience in the delivery of training in relation to clinical nutrition or healthy eating.

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

KNOWLEDGE

EK1 Knowledge of Food Services operation management concepts.
EK2 Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health.

ABILITIES

EA1 Ability to perform nutritional assessment and develop nutritional care plan.
EA2 Ability to develop and deliver education sessions.
EA3 Ability to plan and organize work.
EA4 Ability to make decisions in an environment with multiple pressures and conflicting opinions.
EA5 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
EA6 Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

EPS1 Effective Interpersonal Relationships
EPS2 Judgement
EPS3 Initiative
EPS4 Adaptability
EPS5 Self Confidence

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

AEX1 Experience in providing nutrition services to aboriginal populations.
AEX2 Experience using nutritional analysis software.
AEX3 Experience working with multicultural clientele with specific religious dietary requirements.
AEX4 Experience working in Food Service operations.

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

Various language requirements
For positions in Edmonton (AB), Abbotsford (BC), Kingston (ON) and Saskatoon (SK):
English Essential

For positions in Moncton (NB) and Laval (QC):
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel to CSC institutions and to work in close proximity with inmates.

A valid driver's licence.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

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.

A random and/or top down selection and/or use of an asset may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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