Career Opportunity: Dietitian

Location: Prince George, BC

Employment Type: Full-Time, 35 hours per week

The Opportunity: As an integral part of the HPPA team, the dietitian works in collaboration with other health professionals to implement and deliver holistic services across communities. These services aim to enhance access to nutrition care and education for First Nations populations and to support improved overall health outcomes.

• Provides nutritional assessment and education to Primary & Home and Community Care clients/families. This may include home visits to housebound clients and outreach services.

• Provides individual/group education, nutritional assessments, counselling, and client focused nutritional plans that support healthy living.

• Communicates and/or consults with other health care providers regarding treatment goals, planning, and evaluating changes.
• Practices in accordance with professional standards as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

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What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics required; a Master's Degree is considered an asset.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Two years' experience in a clinical health setting or cross-cultural health promotion field.

The Location:

Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization's values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $43.7197 to $56.6182 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants' role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on 'View Opportunities' to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.