Bilingual Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) - Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa (CDEPO)
Full time, Permanent Position (Vacant Position) - CCHC Registered Nurses are covered by Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) collective agreement and is part of the bargaining unit.

Pay Scale

$76,189 – $91,794 / annually

Pension and Benefits

Excellent perks package including Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Application Deadline

October 12, 2026 at 11:59:00 p.m.

About the Role
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.

Requirements
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 of experience in diabetes education and management.

Experience in group facilitation and knowledge of adult education methods.

Strong 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

French, written and spoken - essential Ability to communicate in another language (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Somali, Spanish, etc.) - desirable.

Start Date
As Soon As Possible

CCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce and as such, we encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with.

Centretown CHC has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, as such applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccinations to be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for persons with medical exemption or other exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and as part of our commitment to transparency, CCHC may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology during its recruitment process to assist in the screening, assessment or selection of candidates. Our use of AI is intended to support and not replace the judgment of our hiring professionals. All final hiring decisions remain the responsibility of our team as we are committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

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📌 Bilingual Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) - Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa (C (Quebec City)
🏢 Centretown Community Health Centre
📍 Quebec City