Job Description – Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Education Program (DEP)
Position Summary
Taddle Creek Diabetes DEP is a part of Taddle Creek Family Health Team (TC FHT). The DEP serves both TC FHT patients and patients/physicians in the community. Our goal is to provide people living with diabetes, or at risk of developing diabetes and their families, the knowledge and skills needed to self-manage.

As a member of the DEP the Registered Dietitian (RD) provides clinical care and education to people living with and at risk of developing diabetes. The RD participates in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the DEP.

The RD has a sound knowledge base regarding the prevention, care and management of diabetes and practices within an interdisciplinary model. The RD utilizes self-management principles and practices patient-centered care. The RD acts as an expert in the areas of medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle changes for the management and prevention of diabetes. The RD is responsible for providing individual counseling and facilitating group education classes. It will be important that the RD works collaboratively with the DEP, as well as with patients and their families.

All performance and conduct of duties shall be carried out in accordance with TC FHT policies/procedures, qualified practice standards and required legislation (e.g. Diabetes Canada, Regulated Health Professions Act).

Roles and Responsibilities
Patient Care

Caseload: aim is to see 7-8 patients per day

Practices in accordance with a patient self-management model to assist people living with diabetes to achieve their optimum level of health and quality of life

Partners with patients and their families to enable them to design and manage their own individualized diabetes protocols/plans (e.g. establishes goals with patients)

Collaborates directly with other DEP clinicians to form comprehensive care plans with the patient

Maintains open communication and works closely with FHT and community primary care providers (PCP) on patient care issues

Provides blood glucose monitoring training and pattern management guidance to patients

Provides education around insulin initiation, titration, and other injectable therapies as prescribed by PCP

Suggests medication adjustments to achieve optimal glycemic control and recognizes inappropriate medication orders

Assesses patient educational needs by identifying physical, social and or emotional needs that may influence the education process and the long-term outcomes

Evaluates patient comprehension and progress of their care plan by reviewing clinical and learning outcomes

Accurately and professionally completes documentation in a timely manner using the DEP Custom Form in EMR





Recommends appropriate follow up and provides community resources for patients to access

Networks with RNs to create partnerships and receive support within the diabetes education community

Education/Group Counseling

Plans, implements and evaluates patient and clinician group education

Facilitates various group education classes for patients and clinicians

Assists patients/FHT health professionals to use diabetic resources

Prepares written diabetes educational pieces (for FHT newsletter or bulletin board/displays)

Maintains own academic qualifications and participates in self‑directed learning to ensure their practice remains relevant (by attending professional conferences, e‑learning and journal reviews)

Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Ability to work in an inter‑professional/collaborative care team environment

Ability to mentor clinicians, and students within your scope of practice

Strong clinical skills in diabetes self‑management education

Excellent organizational skills (e.g flexible, good time mgt)

Communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, clinicians and community partners)

Independent thinking/working skills

Program planning and evaluation knowledge

Emergency interventions, chronic disease management, health promotion, early intervention and screening knowledge

Adult education knowledge

Strong group facilitation skills

Equipment/Computer Skills

Familiarity with a Mac operating system environment

Willingness to learn electronic medical record keeping/scheduling

Computer, printer, scanner, fax, photocopier, telephone, AV equipment (video projection), and a variety of teaching aids

Various diagnostic and medical equipment

Language Skills

English required; French not required but would be an asset

Ability to communicate in another language an asset

Education and Specific Job Requirements

Baccalaureate of Science in Nutrition or equivalent required

Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required

Membership with Dietitians of Canada Association, preferred

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) with the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board (CDECB) required (or willingness to obtain)

Excellent assessment, planning and organizational skills

Demonstrated proficiency in adult education and teaching

Demonstrated proficiency in diabetes nutritional assessment, management and education

Relevant Experience





Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian, preferably in communitybased health care

Minimum 1 years of health care teaching experience

Minimum 1 year experience applying advanced diabetes knowledge, physical assessment skills, diagnostic intervention and self‑care management

Program planning/evaluation experience (demonstrated ability to plan/implement/evaluate)

Experience,

o Providing specialized knowledge through the process of consultation at the patient, program, organization and external agency level
Designing, implementing and evaluating policy and best practice guidelines pertaining to diabetes management

Developing strategies to improve patient adherence and to improve chronic disease self‑management outcomes

Leading and facilitating the development of basic and advanced education programs

With insulin education, glucose pattern management and insulin pump therapy

With insulin injection devices, variety of home blood glucose monitoring devices

Experience in the area of chronic disease self‑management and prevention

Experience mentoring dietetic interns/ other health care providers

Experience with Practice Solutions Suite (preferred) or other electronic medical record

Reporting Structure
The Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Education Program (DEP) reports to the DEP Team Lead for day‑to‑day operations of the DEP. The FHT Executive Director will provide professional guidance and support as needed.

Job Specifications
Must be COVID‑19 fully vaccinated

Location: 790 Bay St., Toronto, Ontario, Suite 508

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Mon‑Fri 8am‑4pm or 8:30am‑4:30pm, corresponding to the hours of the Diabetes Education Program. Some evenings and weekends may apply. Note: Expectation is for this position to be on site 80% (4 days a week), 1 day work from home (this is subject to change at any time by the organization)

Status: Permanent/Full Time

Pay Range: $70,590 - $77,825

Benefits: 22.5% (used for: statutory deductions, group insurance plan & Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan - HOOPP)

Annual Vacation Days: 3 weeks (4 weeks after year 1)

Annual Professional Education Dollars: $1000

Annual Education Days: 10 days

Annual Sick/Personal Emergency Leave: 10 days

Annual Personal Days: 2 days

Application deadline: September 10, 2026

TC FHT is committed to equity and anti‑oppression and to building an organization that reflects the diversity of communities of Toronto. We encourage applications from members of Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities; 2SLGBTQ+ (Two‑Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer) people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups.

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📌 Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Education Program (DEP) (Ontario)
🏢 Taddle Creek FHT
📍 Ontario