Dietitian I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary seeks a Dietitian I to assess and manage nutrition care for Supportive Living clients, both urban and rural. You will develop and evaluate care plans, educate staff, and participate in team activities. Travel to sites is required.

You will support interns and other health professionals, contributing to evidence-based nutrition education and program delivery across settings that promote healthy living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition.
• Completion of an internship or practicum accredited by Dietitians of Canada.
• Active or eligibility for CDA registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans for clients.
• Provide nutrition support and education to AHS staff and contract staff.
• Act as liaison to Nutrition Services for Supportive Living initiatives.
• Educate dietetic interns and healthcare professionals.
• Travel to supportive living sites within urban and rural Calgary.

Skills

Teamwork

Counseling

Care planning

Education

Education

BSc Foods & Nutrition

Accredited Dietetic Internship

Registration eligibility - CDA

Job description

Under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services, Calgary, and as an integral member of the Supportive Living team, the Supportive Living Dietitian provides direct nutrition care to Supportive Living clients in rural and urban Calgary. This position is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating nutrition care plans for clients. In addition, this position provides nutrition support and education to AHS staff in the Supportive Living program, as well as contract agencies and provider staff. The position is a liaison to Nutrition Services for Supportive Living initiatives and issues. This Dietitian monitors patient outcomes, communicates with team members and documents in an appropriate manner. The dietitian plays an active role in the education of dietetic interns, nursing and other supportive living health professionals. Responsibilities will also include participation on committees as directed. Travel to supportive living sites within urban and rural Calgary is required.

Description:

As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients, clients and residents in a variety of health care and community settings to support positive nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may plan and deliver public health nutrition services and education programs that promote healthy living and disease prevention for individuals and groups in facility and community settings. You will also provide nutrition education to students and other health care professionals to support the delivery of evidence based nutrition information.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Services Supportive Living
• Primary Location: Southport
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.14
• Maximum Salary: $57.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Services Supportive Living
• Primary Location: Southport
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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 Dietitians of Canada.Active or eligibility for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Supportive Living and/or seniors health experience. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and clients as a member of a team, through experience working on an inter- or multi-disciplinary team. Experience providing nutrition education and knowledge support for healthcare professionals. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, skills and judgment necessary for independent practice. Evidence of effective counseling skills.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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