Dietitian I

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

Job summary

A health services organization in Edmonton seeks a Dietitian I to provide nutrition expertise to patients at the Cross Cancer Institute. Responsibilities include developing nutrition care plans and providing public health nutrition services and education. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition and be registered with the College of Dietitians of Alberta. Experience in cancer care is preferred. This role offers a flexible part-time schedule with benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition expertise to patients at the Cross Cancer Institute.
• Develop and evaluate nutrition care plans.
• Plan and provide public health nutrition education programs.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Public health nutrition services

Nutrition education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Accredited internship or practicum

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients attending the Cross Cancer Institute to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. You are 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.

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.

Key Details

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Cross Cancer Institute
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 24-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-FEB-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $41.88
• Maximum Salary: $55.70
• 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 the Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in cancer care is preferred.