Dietitian I

Alberta Health Services; Brooks; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Brooks, Alberta, is seeking a Dietitian I to join a dynamic nutrition team. The role involves nutrition assessment, care plan development, and public health education. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition and have experience in nutrition counselling. The position offers 0.88 FTE, flexible daytime and evening shifts, with competitive pay ranging from $41.88 to $55.70 per hour. Registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition required.
• Completion of an accredited internship or practicum training program.
• Active or eligible for registration with College of Dietitians of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Nutrition assessment and care plan development for clients.
• Provide public health nutrition services and education programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in health centers.

Skills

Nutrition counselling for behaviour change

Group facilitation

Experience with virtual health applications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Internship or practicum accredited by Dietitians of Canada

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dynamic South Zone 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 the South Zone. 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.

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.

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Services, South Zone
• Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.88
• Posting End Date: 02‑FEB‑2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12‑FEB‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 9
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.88
• Maximum Salary: $55.70
• 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).