Dietetic Technician, Milk Room

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dietetic Technician for its Patient Food Service program. This role involves the meticulous preparation and management of breast milk supplies in the NICU setting, emphasizing safety and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and experience in food service, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Certification in Food Service Supervisor or nutrition degree required.
• Prior experience in a similar role necessary.
• Additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and store breast milk in the NICU.
• Collaborate with NICU team and maintain inventory.
• Ensure cleanliness and manage delivery of milk and formula.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork ability

Organizational skills

Math competency

Flexibility

Education

Food Service Supervisor certification

Post-secondary training in nutrition or degree in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Requisition ID: 205003

Department/Program: Patient Food Service, Digital and Client Services

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Casual Relief x 2 positions

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $25.635 - $30.9042/hour

Closing Date: 19 June 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families yearly across the Atlantic region. We have approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners. We focus on training, mentorship, and collaboration in modern facilities or virtually, aligned with our values. We are committed to supporting our diverse communities and promoting equity and inclusion.

Reporting to the Manager of Food Services and under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, Food Services, the Dietetic Technician will be responsible for preparing, labeling, and storing Mother’s Breast Milk and Donor Breast Milk in the NICU using a bar-coded patient safety system. Responsibilities include aseptic preparation of breast milk, maintaining inventory, ensuring cleanliness, receiving and delivering milk and formula, updating dietary worksheets, and collaborating with NICU team members.

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, weekends, holidays. Shifts vary from 3 to 11.25 hours; 24-hour operation, backshifts may be required.

Your Qualifications:

• Food Service Supervisor certification and/or post-secondary training in nutrition or a degree in Food and Nutrition.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Math competency (testing may be required).
• Attention to detail, initiative, interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and flexibility.
• Teamwork ability.
• Additional languages are an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will contact only shortlisted candidates. Accommodations are available upon request. Preference is given to unionized employees. Employment is conditional upon background checks and credential verification. Internal applicants should apply through the internal careers page.