PS2 Sport Nutritionist

Canadian Sport Institute Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in high-performance sport development seeks a Sport Nutritionist to provide nutrition support to athletes. The role involves collaboration with coaches, conducting assessments, and delivering programs to enhance athlete performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nutrition and experience in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high-performance sport environment.
• CPR and AED certified.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver nutrition support for athletes.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop evidence-based plans.
• Provide mentorship and leadership within Sport Nutrition.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Building

Education

M.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ORGANIZATION

The Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is the multi-sport organization facilitating high performance sport development in Ontario, in partnership with Provincial and National Sport Organizations. The CSIO is a not-for-profit sport organization that supports high performance athletes and coaches in Ontario by delivering sport science, sport medicine and high performance pathways solutions, support and education.

The Performance Services business unit contributes to CSIO’s goals in the following ways :

• Recruitment, development, and retention of Performance Sciences (Sport Science and Sport Medicine disciplines), Research & Innovation Leaders & Practitioners
• Delivering best-in-class Performance Solutions for National & Provincial Sport Organizations (NSOs & PSOs)
• Delivering Partnership Management, Service Agreements, and Quality Assurance measures for our NSO performance partners
• Supporting a practitioner development pathway in alignment with Sport Scientist Canada (SSC)

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this is to provide best-in-class support to targeted National and Provincial Sport Organizations. A secondary purpose is to provide mentorship and leadership within the discipline of Sport Nutrition, aligned to CSIO’s mission, vision and values, contributing to the development of Sport Nutrition

practitioners that help high performance athletes perform optimally during training and competition.

The Sport Nutritionist’s service delivery duties include working closely with coaching staff to plan, consult and deliver nutrition programs to targeted sports and collaborate with the Integrated Support Team (IST), to deliver a holistic approach to athlete development. The Sport Nutritionist will utilize their knowledge of nutrition and sport science to provide best-in-class nutrition programs to support high performance athletes during training and at competition.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Performance & Health Support

• Foster effective working relationships with sport coaches and technical leaders in order to understand and influence sport program goals and culture
• In collaboration with the coaching staff, develop and deliver best-in-class nutrition support in the daily training environment
• Conduct nutritional assessments with identified teams / athletes in order to determine nutritional requirements and develop evidence-based nutrition plans focused on needs of the sport, the athletes’

history, lifestyle, and their readiness to change

• Able to attend and provide comprehensive nutrition support at identified competitions and training camps (including direct food service delivery, consulting directly with hotels, chefs, and restaurants to establish menus and providing modifications where necessary)
• In conjunction with Sport Physicians’, review blood work and formulate recommendations or modify dietary intake and applicable supplementation
• Deliver interactive sport-specific presentations and cooking classes to athletes to enhance knowledge and practical skill development
• Evaluate research to maintain a current evidence base on sport-specific nutrition practices as well as general knowledge of current trends in sport nutrition
• Analyze and communicate performance data in a clear and concise manner
• In collaboration with the IST and coaching staff, conduct, commission and collaborate on research and innovation projects to further the discipline
• Provide comprehensive feedback (presentations, publications, report) of results and interpretation to athletes, coaches and IST members as required
• Work using a collaborative approach to tackle sport specific challenges and questions
• Consult and refer specific athlete issues to relevant practitioners within the IST
• Maintain an accurate record of work conducted
• Adhere to any professional codes of conduct appropriate to your profession or other codes of

conduct that might be deemed applicable to sports science and sports medicine practitioners in general

• Facilitate learning within the discipline as well as across the Performance Services business unit by contributing to an environment conducive to knowledge sharing, feedback, and collaboration
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to CSIO Sport Nutrition contractors
• Oversee planning, delivery and evaluation of the Sport Nutrition internship program at CSIO
• When requested, develop resources for athletes, coaches and the wider CSIO organization to promote best practices and discipline education
• Support recruitment efforts for the discipline when requested
• Assist in the maintenance and operation of discipline specific equipment and facilities

As requested by the Manager, Health Solutions, participate in CSIO working groups and initiatives that contribute to CSIOs strategic goals

• Present workshops, lectures and seminars as required by the Manager, Health

Solutions

• Maintain a proactive approach to personal professional development
• Be an active member of company by participating in staff meetings, other meetings and seminars as required
• Undertake any other reasonable duties for Manager, Health Solutions or Director, Performance

Services as requested

Relationships

• CSIO Performance Services Team

CSIO CEO, Directors and Managers

• CSIO All Staff
• National & Provincial Sport Organizations
• Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Sport Institute Network

WORKING CONDITIONS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role is required to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, plus being on-call for

emergencies for time-sensitive and priority issues

• This role must provide their own transportation to / from the service delivery location. An Ontario G Class Driver’s license is beneficial.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• This role must meet and maintain all Safe Sport, Anti-Doping, and other relevant HR requirements. Where appropriate, this role must maintain the necessary certifications (including First Aid CPR and AED) and liability insurance deemed necessary for employment by HR.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Mandatory Requirements and Experience

• Graduate degree (M.Sc.) in human nutrition and dietetics with an educational focus on sport nutrition OR Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in human nutrition and dietetics from an accredited university program and IOC sport nutrition diploma
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a high-performance sport environment (including National and International Competitions).
• CPR and AED certified
• Defined data handling and management skills
• Experience of developing and implementing innovative ideas and putting them into practice, including working in an applied and integrated manner
• Knowledge of the Canadian Sport System
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Sport Scientist Canada High Performance Certified Practitioner
• ISAK certification (level 1 or higher)
• Current training in Dual X-Ray

Absorptiometry (DEXA) techniques for body composition and bone density, or ability to obtain in the first three months of employment

• Sport Scientist Canada High Performance Certification at the Practitioner level or higher
• Advanced data handling and management skills, including experience utilizing data visualization tools and techniques
• Background as a high-performance coach or athlete
• Bilingualism in French and English

Position Attributes and Behaviors

• Ability to employ behavioural counselling techniques
• Demonstrates proficiency in setting realistic goals and determining priorities when working with athletes and within a team environment
• Ability to tackle both mundane and challenging tasks with eagerness
• A person-first leadership style
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of independence and initiative
• Excellent team building skills and the ability to be flexible and adjust to changing priorities
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Service and results orientation with the ability to balance sport needs and goals with those of

CSIO

• Personal credibility, honesty, integrity, and ability to handle pressure and stress appropriately
• Commitment to personal growth and professional development
• Excellent organizational and planning skills

Interested applicants should submit their resume

and cover letter

in one PDF document) to :

Canadian Sport Institute Ontario

Canadian Sport Institute Ontario is committed to creating an inclusive and

diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard

to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed,

sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

Accommodation

is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the

selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.