Dietitian I

Alberta Health Services; Brooks; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Brooks, AB is seeking a Dietitian I to join the South Zone Nutrition Services. You will perform nutrition assessments, develop and evaluate care plans for clients in acute care, long-term care, and community settings, collaborating with the Brooks Health Centre team.

The role offers diverse rural experiences, opportunities for group sessions and virtual counselling, with a recruitment incentive up to $60,000 based on Return for Service.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and groups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in Brooks Health Centre and Bassano Health Centre.
• Facilitate group nutrition sessions and weight management counselling, including virtual options.

Skills

Group facilitation

Nutrition counselling

Behaviour change

Public health nutrition

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Dietitians of Canada internship/practicum

CDA registration eligible

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

Telephone

Job description

Your Opportunity

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dynamic South Alberta nutrition team with Alberta Health Services, as a Dietitian I based in Brooks, Alberta. Brooks is a growing city in southeast Alberta, surrounded by the County of Newell. It is located on Highway 1 and with a population of over 14,500 and growing, Brooks is the major urban centre between Calgary and Medicine Hat and the second largest community in southeastern Alberta. Brooks is a very unique and beautiful place to live. Nicknamed The City of 100 Hellos, Brooks is a multi‑cultural, diverse community including inhabitants from numerous heritages and backgrounds. The semi‑arid climate sees little snow and often enjoys chinook winds. As a Dietitian I reporting to the Manager Nutrition Services, South Zone you would be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans for clients in acute care, long term care and adult and pediatric outpatients in the community of Brooks and for long term care residents in Bassano. This position offers a variety of experiences in a rural setting, and you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in Brooks Health Center and Bassano Health Center as well as with Nutrition Services Dietitians across Southern Alberta. You may also facilitate virtual and face to face group nutrition and weight management sessions, using nutrition counselling for behaviour change as appropriate to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

Description

As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients (clients, residents) in various AHS facilities and community settings to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may plan and provide public health nutrition services and education programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention for clients/groups in facilities or community settings. Nutrition education is provided to students and other healthcare professionals to support delivery of evidence based nutrition information.

Job Details

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: HSAA Facility
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Services, Southern Alberta
• Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.14
• Maximum Salary: $57.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

• 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).

Additional Required Qualifications

• As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a dietitian.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
• Experience with nutrition counselling for behaviour change.
• Experience in nutrition counselling for weight management.
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation.
• Knowledge and experience with virtual health applications for client care and group facilitation (Zoom, MS Teams, telephone).