Registered Dietitian

Contract (12 or 18 months)

37.5 HOURS/WEEK

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to join our dynamic team on a temporary maternity leave contract of approximately 12 to 18 months. In this role, you will help ensure our clients receive individualized dietary treatment, nutrition counselling, and support with nutritious meal planning and weight management.

Registered Dietitians are a key part of our client care model and are encouraged to work to their full scope of practice while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

If you are ready to be part of a great team that is passionate about their work and improving the lives of our clients, this is the role for you.

As a Registered Dietitian with our team, in collaboration with the primary care team and an inter-professional team, you will:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using evidence-based practices.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide nutrition counselling, health education, and behaviour change support to individuals and groups.
- Deliver nutrition education workshops, presentations, and community outreach initiatives.
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care.
- Document assessments, interventions, and client outcomes accurately in electronic health records.
- Monitor client progress and modify nutrition care plans as needed.
- Develop and maintain current nutrition education resources for clients, staff, and community partners.
- Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with community agencies, healthcare organizations, and stakeholders to support integrated client care, promote health initiatives, and strengthen community nutrition services.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program planning, and evaluation.
- Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and organizational policies.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and organizational committees.
- Maintain professional competence through continuing education and evidence-informed practice.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION





- Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Membership with Dietitians of Canada preferred
- Robust knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Experience facilitating group education and community outreach programs.
- Knowledge of culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches.
- Experience working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary community health or primary care setting is preferred.
- Passion for making a difference in your community
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Clear vulnerable sector screening and COVID vaccination are mandatory requirements

COMPENSATION: The wage range for this exciting opportunity is $39.09 – $42.80 per hour. Selected candidates will be appropriately placed on the organizations wage grid based on skill, knowledge and experience.*

ABOUT THE COMPANY

- Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes (CCCKL) has been providing health and community based services that support independence and enhance the quality of life for the people in our community since 1985.
- Committed to community-based home support services within the context of the local community, CCCKL is a customer centric, team environment who we believe in celebrating milestones, our volunteers and colleagues.
- Our values: compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, guide our behaviours, decisions and interactions with others. They reflect our culture and differentiate us from others.
- We know that having varied perspectives from our clients, volunteers and staff,



helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse health care system and promote involvement in challenging projects and committees.
- To find out more about Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.ccckl.ca/careers.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter in confidence by

August 19, 2026 4pm Est.

Quoting File # 26-C-24

to:

[email protected]

21 Angeline Street North

Lindsay, ON K9V 5B7

This position fills an existing vacancy and is not a newly created role, in accordance with posting and disclosure requirements.

WHY JOIN US

At Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes, you’ll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We value compassion, collaboration, and professional growth, offering opportunities to participate in meaningful community work, and make a positive impact every day. Join us to experience a supportive, welcoming work environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESISSIBILITY:

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People and Culture if you require an accommodation. The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

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Cross Posted Internal and External August 6, 2026

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