Job Summary

The Division of Endocrinology at Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association seeks a highly motivated, experienced Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with insulin pump expertise to join our interdisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will have experience with the assistive device program and the knowledge, skills, and judgment to independently assess patient readiness to start on automated insulin delivery and provide needed education prior to pump starts. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with endocrinologists and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in both in-person and virtual settings.

Contract start date: December 7th, 2026

Contract end date: January 28th, 2028

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide individualized diabetes education and ongoing support to patients with type 1 diabetes under the care of Sunnybrook endocrinologists.

· Independently assess patients’ readiness to initiate insulin pump therapy and automated insulin delivery systems, using clinical knowledge, skills and judgment.

· Provide education before pump initiation and ongoing follow-up to support safe use and system optimization.

· Review insulin pump settings, glucose data and patient self-management practices to identify opportunities to improve diabetes management.

· Adjust insulin pump settings in accordance with an authorized medical directive and within professional scope of practice.

· Guide and support patients through the Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) requirements related to insulin pump therapy.

· Provide nutrition counselling tailored to patients’ diabetes management needs,



including carbohydrate counting and its application to insulin pump therapy.

· Collaborate with endocrinologists and other members of the care team to coordinate patient care and communicate clinical concerns.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, education, interventions and follow-up plans.

· Provide education and support to patients with type 2 diabetes or other forms of diabetes, as required.3. Additional duties

· Perform other duties as required.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

. Ability to work in a team environment.

· Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

· Current Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification, maintained throughout employment.

· Demonstrated experience providing education and clinical support to people with type 1 diabetes.

· Expertise in insulin pump therapy and automated insulin delivery systems, including reviewing settings, troubleshooting and supporting safe use.

· Experience with the Ontario Assistive Devices Program and its requirements for insulin pump therapy.

· Demonstrated ability to independently assess patient readiness for insulin pump therapy and determine individualised education and support needs.

· Ability to interpret glucose and insulin pump data and adjust pump settings within an authorized medical directive.





· Strong patient education, nutrition counselling, communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.

· Availability to work two days per week, with flexibility in scheduling.

· Manufacturer-specific insulin pump training certifications are an asset but are not required

· Demonstrated advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Demonstrated ability to take initiative and act independently using sound judgment as well as accepting directions

· Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills and good team player skills

· Responsible time management skills; attention to detail; the capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency

· Ability to work independently and balance multiple work demands, including time-sensitive requests

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to and work well with a diverse group of individuals

· Tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Pay: $27.79-$50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site childcare
- In office gym
- On-site parking

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Providing education to people with type 1 diabetes : 1 year (required)
- Expertise in insulin pump therapy system: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Certified Diabetes Educator (required)
- College of Dietitians of Ontario (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator (North York)
🏢 Sunnybrook Department of Medicine Association
📍 North York