Registered Dietitian – Community and Social Services

Application Deadline:

11/20/2026

Posting Date:

10/30/2026

Organization:

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre

Job Title Registered Dietitian– Community and Social Services

Total Hours of work per week 21

Compensation Amount / Range $69,833.40 - $82,173.00 annually (full-time equivalent), prorated based on 21 hours per week.

Existing Vacancy Yes No

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

The South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a community-based organization that has provided integrated, interdisciplinary team-based care for over 40 years. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of people who face inequities – by providing accessible community health and social services. We look to bring people together with the resources, expertise and services they need so that we can do our part to build a healthy, thriving community. At the heart of our delivery model are our shared commitment to equity and social justice, whole person health, community collaboration, heart driven integrity and evidence informed excellence.

Our talented, passionate team at SEOCHC makes a real and tangible impact on the lives of the residents of our community. We collaborate to deliver best-in-class services and care, and we’re looking for our next Registered Dietitianto join us in our mission.

The Registered Dietitian provides client-centered, evidence-informed nutrition services to individuals, families, and community partners. The role emphasizes health promotion, food security, community development, and client education, with a focus on support for equity-deserving populations.



They work collaboratively as part of an interprofessional team to assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, support chronic disease prevention and management, and promote overall health and well-being.

As a member of the Community and Social Services (C&SS;) Department, the Registered Dietitian will contribute to the achievement of the Centre’s goals and objectives by enabling referred clients to achieve their optimal nutritional status.

This is a part-time, indeterminate position working 21 hours per week. The successful candidate will provide services at various locations throughout the community, based on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Program Related:

- Using a client-centred approach, will provide therapeutic and normal nutrition counselling services to referred clients in individual and group settings.
- Develops, implements and evaluates group education sessions, workshops, and community outreach initiatives on topics such as healthy eating, prenatal and postnatal nutrition, infant feeding, and chronic disease management, with a focus on improving access for equity-deserving populations.
- Develops and maintains nutritional resources appropriate to the cultural, educational, income level, food accessibility and nutritional needs of the clientele.




- Liaises with external agencies within Ottawa to enable clients to obtain full access to all relevant nutrition related programs available to them.
- Contributes to the enhancement and improvement of the overall nutritional health of the community by:
- Providing expertise to staff, volunteers, and community partners in the development and design of nutrition-related activities.
- Providing nutrition information and resources to staff; and, making presentations to client groups.

- Maintains a professional standard of practice and currency in nutrition and dietetics.
- Maintains all necessary documentation and statistical records related to client, group and community activity.
- Conducts program evaluation activities and prepares program evaluation reports.
- Revises program content in accordance with results or program evaluations.
- Maintains client confidentiality and acts in an ethical and professional manner, in accordance with qualified standards and in accordance with the policies of the Centre.

Team Related:

- Consults with the Community Services, EarlyON/Early Years, and Social Services teams regarding the nutrition related needs of SEOCHC clients and community members.
- Involves Health Promoters and other C&SS; staff in the development and delivery of health promotion programs, as appropriate.
- Participates in the development and delivery of programs for continuing staff education.
- Promotes an inter-disciplinary approach in the provision of client care.

Centre Related:

- Participates in the development and the evaluation of Centre policies and procedures to improve client c

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