Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre (SKHC)

Reports To: Tracy Joly, Director of Primary Care

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Lunch: One (1) hour unpaid lunch break

Position Summary
The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition assessment, counselling, education, and support to clients receiving care through Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre. Reporting to the Director of Primary Care, the Registered Dietitian works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary health care team to support health promotion, chronic disease management, prevention, and overall wellness.

This role emphasizes client‑centred, culturally safe care that respects individual goals, lived experience, and community context, while aligning with best practices and qualified standards of dietetic practice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments, individualized care plans, and follow‑up for clients across the lifespan

Deliver nutrition counselling related to chronic disease management, preventative care, maternal and child health, and general wellness

Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals to support integrated primary care

Support clients in setting realistic, achievable nutrition goals that align with their health needs and preferences

Develop and deliver individual and group‑based nutrition education sessions as required

Contribute to health promotion initiatives and community‑based programming

Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in electronic medical records

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning discussions

Support quality improvement initiatives and data collection as required





Adhere to professional standards, privacy legislation, and organizational policies

Promote culturally safe and respectful care grounded in relationship‑building and client empowerment

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Experience working in primary care, community health, or clinical settings

Strong knowledge of chronic disease prevention and management

Experience working with diverse populations and complex health needs

Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload

Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard office software

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Core Competencies

Client‑centred and strengths‑based practice

Cultural safety and humility

Clinical judgment and evidence‑based decision‑making

Effective communication and collaboration

Professional ethics and accountability

Adaptability and continuous learning

Working Conditions

Clinical and office‑based environment

Regular interaction with clients, families, and health care professionals

Predictable weekday hours with no evenings or weekends

May involve working with clients experiencing complex health and social challenges

Why Join Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre
Shkagamik‑Kwe Health Centre is committed to wholistic, team‑based care that supports physical, emotional, mental, and social well‑being. The Registered Dietitian plays a key role in strengthening primary care services and supporting clients to make informed, sustainable nutrition choices that enhance overall health.

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📌 Registered Dietitian (Ontario)
🏢 Shkagamik Kwe Health Centre
📍 Ontario