Department Information

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.

NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk’e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.

Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of cooperative and culturally appropriate health and social services.

Job Information

Are you passionate about improving community health through nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and culturally responsive care? Join the NTHSSA as a Public Health and Community Dietitian and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities across the Yellowknife Region.

As the Public Health and Community Dietitian, you will provide leadership and expertise in nutrition, health promotion, and chronic disease prevention. Working collaboratively with health professionals, schools, Indigenous organizations, community groups, and other partners, you will develop and deliver innovative nutrition programs and provide dietitian services to individuals and families.

Key Responsibilities:





- Deliver community nutrition and healthy eating programs.
- Provide nutrition assessments, counselling, and care planning.
- Promote chronic disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
- Develop nutrition education resources and public health messaging.
- Support food security and community wellness initiatives.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, and community partners.
- Facilitate workshops and group education sessions.
- Provide culturally safe, client-centered nutrition services

Key Qualifications:

- A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition; and
- A minimum of One (1) year of recent experience in acute or ambulatory care; and
- The Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program.

Additional Requirements:

- Valid Class 5 drivers' license
- Eligibility for registration with a provincially regulated association of Registered Dietitians is required.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Public Health Community Dietitian (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife