Total Hours of work per week 35

Compensation Amount / Range $ 76,189 – $91,794

Existing Vacancy Yes No

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

We are a nonprofit, multi-service community health centre that has played an active role in the community since 1969.

We offer a full range of community services delivered by a diverse team of professionals.

Our team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, dietitians, community developers, health promoters, and outreach workers.

Working closely with the CDEPO team, the Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) is responsible for the delivery and promotion of the Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa, across various locations in the city. Using a self-management approach, the Diabetes Educator provides group and individual education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, supports starting them on insulin, assists them with titration, and supports with overall chronic disease management.

The Diabetes

Educator works collaboratively with community physicians and endocrinologists especially around insulin initiation and medication management. In addition, the Diabetes Educator collaborates with other Centretown Community Health Centre (CCHC) teams where appropriate and refers internally and externally as needed.





Bachelor degree in Nursing or Nutrition Science or equivalent.

Possession of, or eligibility for, registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

Minimum two years’ experience in diabetes education and management.

Experience in group facilitation and knowledge of adult education methods.

Robust written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular, basic email and MS Word.

Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi disciplinary team.

Experience and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health equity issues.

Experience working in a community setting including outreach activities.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to commute to conduct outreach events in the community.

Ability to work from various CDEPO locations across the City of Ottawa.

Availability to work some evenings and weekends.

Certification as a Diabetes Educator.

Experience with insulin initiation and management.

Membership in Diabetes Educator Section of Diabetes Canada.

CPR Certification.

English, written and spoken – essential.

Ability to communicate in another language (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Somali, Spanish, etc.) – desirable.

📌 Bilingual Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian), CDEP-O (Ottawa)
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📍 Ottawa