Dietitian I

Alberta Health Services; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Cold Lake is seeking a Dietitian I to provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and intervention for clients in outpatient settings, home care, and community health programs.

You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based nutrition care, support chronic disease management, and contribute to public health initiatives in a rural community with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and intervention for clients.
• Support outpatient nutrition services, home care, and public health programming.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other health professionals to deliver evidence-based nutrition care.
• Contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives through public health programming.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Registration with College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA)

Job description

Make a meaningful impact in a dynamic northern Alberta community while supporting clients across the continuum of care. This Dietitian I position serves the Cold Lake area and offers a diverse and rewarding practice focused on outpatient nutrition services, home care, supportive living, and public health programming.In this role, you will provide individualized nutrition assessment, counseling, and intervention for clients living in the community, supporting individuals and families to achieve their health goals and manage chronic conditions. You will work with clients in outpatient settings, private homes, supportive living environments, and lodges, helping them maintain health, independence, and quality of life.As an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, home care staff, and community partners to deliver coordinated, evidence-based nutrition care. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives through public health programming, group education, and community outreach activities.This role is ideal for a dietitian who enjoys autonomy, variety, and building meaningful relationships within the community. Whether supporting an individual with chronic disease management, contributing to healthy aging initiatives, or providing education that empowers healthier lifestyles, you will play a key role in improving health outcomes across the Cold Lake region.If you are passionate about community-based practice, collaborative care, and making a lasting difference in the lives of clients, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying the benefits of rural practice in a welcoming and supportive community.

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: Clinical Nutrition
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Community Health Srv
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 27-NOV-2026
• 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: Not Applicable

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Clinical Nutrition
• Primary Location: Cold Lake Community Health Srv
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 27-NOV-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: Not Applicable

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, skills, and judgment required for independent practice. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and clients as a member of a team. Evidence of effective client interviewing, counseling skills in individual and group settings.

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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