Manager - Nutrition and Food Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & travel insurance

Long-term disability & life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Wellness programs

Employee development

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Sydney, Eastern Zone, is seeking a Manager of Nutrition and Food Services to lead operations across multiple sites. Reporting to the Director, NFS, you will plan, organize and monitor nutrition care delivery, ensure safety, quality and compliance, and drive integration of nutrition care with food service.

The role requires a nutrition and dietetics background, licensure, leadership experience, and ability to manage budgets, human resources, and unionized staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required and professional licensure.
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program.
• Experience leading healthcare nutrition teams and budgeting.
• Familiar with unionized environments and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, organizing and day-to-day management of NFS across Sydney area.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance of nutrition care services.
• Drive integration of nutrition care with food service operations.
• Collaborate on provincial initiatives and performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting & HR

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Accredited dietetic internship program

Licensure with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians & Nutritionists

Professional association membership (Dietitians of Canada preferred)

Advanced Food Safety Training

Job description

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 9-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Nutrition and Food Services (NFS), Eastern Zone the Manager of Nutrition and Food Services, Eastern Zone supports the work of the Director to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Nutrition & Food Services. The Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling of all aspects of operations and day to day management of NFS within Sydney area. The Manager will champion the integration of nutrition care and food service and is responsible for the provision of nutrition care services to patients, residents and clients in both institutional, ambulatory and community settings. The Manager will collaborate on provincial initiatives and standards such as the implementation of the Nova Scotia Health Healthy Eating Policy at the applicable sites and will continue to work as part of the NFS leadership team to develop and implement new initiatives.

Applying in-depth scientific knowledge of food and human nutrition, the Manager is responsible for implementing nutrition care standards, monitoring of clinical dietetic performance, managing the nutritional component of Nutrition and Food Services and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. The Manager will ensure all safety, quality, and clinical/nutrition care standards are maintained for positive patient, resident and client nutritional outcomes, and ensures compliancy with therapeutic nutrition requirements and restrictions to address patient medical needs.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship program
• Current licensure with Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists or eligible for license
• Membership in a professional association, Dietitians of Canada preferred
• Completion of Advanced Food Safety Training
• Five (5) years' progressive management experience in health care as a dietitian in addition to having clinically related practice experience
• Experience in scope of practice for dietitians, dietetic technicians, and food service supervisors, and food service management
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and decision making skills
• Ability to interpret statistical data, and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with all levels of staff and clients including those internal and external to the organization
• Extensive experience in financial planning and human resource management
• Experience managing in a unionized environment
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem solving skills with ability to manage conflicting deadlines
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, policies and standards
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred
• Nova Scotia driver's license and reliable vehicle for travel required

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Travel to various sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

Band: MGT06

Hourly Rate: $53.58 - $65-64

• Health, dental, and travel insurance
• Long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to be a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.