Compensation: CAD 27.56 - CAD 34.45 - hourly
Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Salary Range: $27.56 - $34.45 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing date: September 2, 2026
Position Summary
Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team, this Diet Technician position supports the inpatient transplant units at Toronto General Hospital.
Duties
The responsibilities of the Diet Technician include: assisting the Clinical Dietitians in providing patient-centered nutrition care. In addition,



the Diet Technician performs a variety of activities to ensure the efficient and effective provision of nutrition care including educational and QA responsibilities, on-going communication with the supervising dietitian and other key players, including Nutrition Services, to ensure information is completed in a timely fashion.
Qualifications Completion of a Community College Diploma program in Food and Nutrition, or recognized equivalent
Completion of a degree in Food and Nutrition from a recognized university is preferred
One year related experience is preferred
Experience working in a teaching hospital environment is preferred
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting
Completion of the written examination to obtain membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition management (C.S.N.M) is required within the first year of employment
Therapeutic nutrition knowledge
Extensive knowledge of food preparation and food allergies
Knowledge of CBORD/Diet Office management and PDA system
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills
Very good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
Ability to work effectively in a team-orientated environment
Ability to focus on priorities




Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
Compliance with confidentiality
Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, background and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
Additional Information In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of advantages, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Diet Technician (Ontario)
🏢 UHN Research
📍 Ontario