Dietitian

FTE: Full Time Permanent
PROGRAM: Community Health
REPORTING TO: Director of Community Health Services

SUMMARY OF WORK:  

The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition services in both outpatient clinical and public health settings. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Dietitian delivers patient-centred care using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation. The Dietitian provides nutrition counselling and education, applies evidence-informed practice, and works collaboratively with clients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to improve health outcomes. The role also includes community nutrition programming, chronic disease prevention, health promotion, Indigenous wellness initiatives, program planning, staff education, and student mentorship. The Dietitian supports culturally safe, trauma-informed care and contributes to quality improvement and organizational priorities.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Demonstrates cultural humility and a commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.
• Maintains professionalism, integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
• Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Works effectively both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment.
• Supports quality improvement, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Builds respectful relationships with clients, families, colleagues, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Champions positive change and contributes to a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
• Promotes holistic wellness and community capacity-building through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition. 
• Completion of an internship program or practicum training program accredited by the Dietitians of Canada. 
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED:

• Minimum 1 year experience in Diabetes or qualified Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
• Experience with the Indigenous patient population and service area of the dietitian position.
• Experience with nutrition counselling for behavior change, nutrition education, and facilitating group interactions.

SALARY RANGE:

• In accordance with BTDH Salary Grid

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: October 16, 2026

Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector, Three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O:  Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: 403-737-3888
FAX :  403-737-3985
E-mail : recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.