Diet Technician

UHN Research; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

UHN Research seeks a Diet Technician to support inpatient transplant units at Toronto General Hospital. You will work under the direction of the Operational Manager, assisting dietitians in delivering patient-centered nutrition care and performing QA duties.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, manage documentation, and contribute to efficient nutrition services. A Community College Diploma in Food and Nutrition is required, with university-level study preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Community College Diploma program in Food and Nutrition, or recognized equivalent.
• Completion of a degree in Food and Nutrition from a recognized university is preferred.
• One year related experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a teaching hospital environment is preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Completion of the written examination to obtain membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition management (C.S.N.M) is required within the first year of employment.
• Therapeutic nutrition knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Clinical Dietitians in providing patient-centered nutrition care.
• Perform QA activities and educational responsibilities to ensure quality care.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the supervising dietitian and Nutrition Services to ensure timely information.
• Ensure documentation complies with UHN standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Patient service

Education

Community College Diploma in Food and Nutrition

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition (preferred)

Tools

CBORD/Diet Office

PDA system

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 27.56 - CAD 34.45 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:Non-Union
Number of Vacancies:1
New or Replacement:Replacement
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Allied Health
Reports to:Allied Health Manager
Salary Range:$27.56 - $34.45 per hour
Hours:15 hours per week
Shifts:Day
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Closing date:September 2, 2026

Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team, this Diet Technician position supports the inpatient transplant units at Toronto General Hospital.

Duties

The responsibilities of the Diet Technician include: assisting the Clinical Dietitians in providing patient-centered nutrition care. In addition, the Diet Technician performs a variety of activities to ensure the efficient and effective provision of nutrition care including educational and QA responsibilities, on-going communication with the supervising dietitian and other key players, including Nutrition Services, to ensure information is completed in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Community College Diploma program in Food and Nutrition, or recognized equivalent
• Completion of a degree in Food and Nutrition from a recognized university is preferred
• One year related experience is preferred
• Experience working in a teaching hospital environment is preferred
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Completion of the written examination to obtain membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition management (C.S.N.M) is required within the first year of employment
• Therapeutic nutrition knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation and food allergies
• Knowledge of CBORD/Diet Office management and PDA system
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively in a team-orientated environment
• Ability to focus on priorities
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Compliance with confidentiality
• Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, background and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.