November 4th, 2025

Overview
The Registered Dietitian is an active member of a multidisciplinary team who is responsible for the delivery of patient-centered clinical nutritional counselling services. The services of the Registered Dietitian will serve to enhance the quality of primary health care services in the area and specifically with the Greater Peterborough Family Health Organization. This one-year contract is 15 hours/week and involves travelling to Apsley as well as within the City of Peterborough.

Responsibilities

Identify nutrition problems

Assess the nutritional status of patients

Establish goal oriented treatment interventions

Provide family/patient education and provide support to address nutritional needs

Work collaboratively with the FHO based team to identify and respond to clinical priorities

Develop care plans and monitor the effectiveness of dietary changes

Provides individual treatment and group classes as needed

Specialize in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal conditions, and malnutrition

Provide support to adults and seniors, including those with special medical needs

Maintains and organized appointment schedule

Monitors and manages caseload

Completes and submits workload measures data and time sheets as required

Regular attendance to all FHT meetings is mandatory

Other related duties may be assigned in the interest of the efficient operations of Peterborough’s Family Health Team and the effective management of our patient populations.

Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, some occasional evening work may be required.

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Two years’ experience in a primary health care setting preferred

Current Diabetes Educator certification an asset

Excellent assessment, planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of the principles of adult learning

Demonstrated ability to facilitate both individual and group educational sessions using the principles of adult learning





Experience with Telus PS Suites an asset

Valid Driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Skills And Abilities

Flexibility to meet individual client demands

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients, staff, physicians and the community

Demonstrated proficiency related to behaviour change counselling

Ability to work independently and use initiative and good judgment when performing duties

Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality

Capacity to adapt quickly to a fast paced, energetic work environment

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

High degree of critical thinking skills

Proven participatory work style; ability to work independently and with a team

Basic computer skills

Demonstrated commitment to continued education

Demonstrated good attendance with ability to maintain this standard

Additional Benefits Of Joining The Peterborough Family Health Team

A provincial leader among Family Health Teams in Ontario

Excellent team/office setting

Multidisciplinary team expertise

Organizational commitment to work-life balance

HOOPP Pension Plan

The Peterborough Family Health Team are leaders in advocating for full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and its variants, for persons who are medically able to receive the vaccination. All applicants should know that PFHT employees are expected to support this position.

Hours: 15 hours/week, Days to be determined

Expected start date: ASAP

Job type: one-year contract

Salary: $74,261 to $81,152 per year based on full-time equivalent

The Peterborough Family Health Team is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. The Peterborough Family Health Team offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Registered Dietitian – 15 hours/week – 1-year contract (Ontario)
🏢 Peterborough Family Health Team
📍 Ontario