Division Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services
Affiliation Public Service Alliance of Canada
Site Hybrid
Reports to Manager of Diabetes & Clinical Nutrition
Status Permanent Full‑time
Sign-on Bonus Eligible for WAHA Sign‑on Bonus (up to $15,000)
Position Overview The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) seeks an experienced Diabetes Education Dietitian to work within a multidisciplinary team in remote communities, providing comprehensive nutritional care to patients across all life stages.
What You’ll Do
Conduct skilled nutritional assessments, evaluations, and counseling for diabetes management.
Deliver education through one‑on‑one consultations, group sessions, and community‑based presentations in person and via virtual settings (telephone, OTN, video conferencing).
Provide diabetes education to individuals at risk, those with pre‑diabetes, established diabetes, pediatric diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings as an Allied Health member.
Lead presentations and workshops focused on nutrition—including prevention strategies and cooking demonstrations.
What You Bring
Accredited 4‑year degree (or equivalent) with courses in sciences, human nutrition, administration,
and humanities.
Completion of Dietetic Internship or equivalent supervised practical training.
Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination.
Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (or eligible for membership).
Certified Diabetes Educator (willingness to obtain certification within a prescribed timeframe).
Membership in the Diabetes Educator Section of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Ability to communicate in local native Cree language is an asset.
Benefits
Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).
Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program benefits.
Relocation covered by the organization.
Housing provided by the organization.
Annual retention bonus, northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings).
Opportunity to work with purpose in a community‑driven environment.
Salary $81,783.00 – $97,441.50
Competition # 2026‑031
Equal Opportunity Employment Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.