Dietitian-FT Bariatric Program Nutrition

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Dietitian for the Bariatric Program Nutrition. This full-time role involves direct patient care, nutrition assessment and planning, and education within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, developing care plans, counseling patients, and evaluating outcomes, with emphasis on PFCC principles and inter-professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Member of the Dietitians of Canada an asset
• Minimum two years recent experience in an inter-professional team environment
• Minimum two years experience with patients with complex chronic disease
• Entry-level enteral and parenteral nutrition support skills required
• Experience with group education; presentation and public-speaking an asset

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and develop appropriate nutrition care plans
• Counsel, educate and empower patients and families
• Evaluate care plans and outcomes to improve health
• Collaborate with an inter-professional team to coordinate care

Skills

Chronic disease management

Patient education

Telehealth

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Flexible hours

Job description

Dietitian-FT Bariatric Program Nutrition

Posted Date:

11/9/2026

Closing Date:

11/16/2026

None specified

Job Details Job Title: Dietitian-FT Bariatric Program Nutrition Posted Date: 11/9/2026 Closing Date: 11/16/2026 Education Level: None specified

Job Description

Ref# 26OPP141R2

1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Dietitian

Bariatric Program Nutrition

Reposted

This vacancy is Reposted. Candidates who have previously applied for this position are required to resubmit their application.

Why Join Us?

• ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.
• CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract top talent.
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute. Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The Registered Dietitian has a direct reporting relationship tothe Manager, Complex and Chronic Diseases and matrix reporting relationship for Dietitian practice to theDirector, Health Professions and Collaborative Practice. The Registered Dietitian will provide comprehensive patient centrednutritional care through assessment of nutritional needs, development of appropriate nutritional care plans,counselling, education and evaluation of care plans and outcomes.

Qualifications/Experience

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Member of the Dieticians of Canada an asset
• Minimum two years recent experience working in an inter‑professionalteam environment
• Minimum two years experience with patients with complex chronicdisease
• Entry‑level enteral and parenteral nutrition supportskills required
• Experience with group education; presentation and publicspeaking an asset

Skills / Competencies

• Knowledge of chronic disease prevention and management
• Patient and family teaching, wellness promotion and SelfManagement of Chronic Disease
• Telehealth service delivery model
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflictresolution skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Be able to work flexible hours (e.g. weekday late afternoon andearly evening)

Salary Range: $43.900 to 56.110

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required.

Posted: November 9, 2026

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