Diabetes Educator

NorWest Community Health Centres; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Thunder Bay is seeking a Diabetes Educator, registered as a Dietitian or Nurse, for a contract position. The individual will provide diabetes education and work with a team to support patients with complex chronic diseases. Candidates should have significant experience in diabetes care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly. Competitive salary and pension plan options are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse in Ontario.
• 3 years of experience in diabetes care required.
• Experience with adult learning principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group diabetes education programs.
• Collaborate within an interprofessional care team.
• Support individuals with self-management of diabetes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Group facilitation

Teaching skills

Motivational interviewing

Knowledge of chronic disease management

Education

Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Diabetes Educator - Registered Dietitian or Registered Nurse

1 FTE Contract - December 2025 to June 2026

Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a contract 1 FTE Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN) who, as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team, will provide individual and group diabetes education programs and work collaboratively within an interprofessional model of care team.

The position has a competitive salary and option to join Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian, with current registration in good standing with The College of Dietitians of Ontario. OR Registered Nurse, with current registration in good standing with The College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 3 years of experience in diabetes care of adults living with diabetes or newly diagnosed is required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator designation is an asset.
• Experience in supporting individuals with complex chronic diseases with self-management of diabetes required.
• Experience with adult learning principles and motivational interviewing training is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, group facilitation and teaching skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel/MS Word) and electronic medical record system experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends may be required.
• Valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to Armstrong and Kakabeka Site with a company vehicle may be required.

The deadline for applicants is Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts to:

Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

525 Simpson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6, Canada