Registered Dietitian

ParaMed; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Health and dental benefits

Company device

Mileage reimbursement

Education allowance for employees

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Registered Dietitian to translate nutrition science into practical meal plans for patients and families across Ontario. You will work within residential or institutional settings, with referrals from government agencies, employers, insurers, or private payees.

You will determine nutritional needs, plan therapeutic menus, and maintain records in compliance with regulatory standards. Pediatric experience is an asset, and you will operate under provincial regulations and

Qualifications

• Registration/licensing with provincial regulatory college in good standing (College of Dietitians in Ontario).
• Experience with pediatric clients considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement, and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health.
• Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition.
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or College of Dietitians.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Regulatory knowledge

First aid CPR

VPS clearance

Job description

Job Description

Registered Dietician

Available Locations across Ontario

As a Registered Dietician, you are uniquely trained to translate scientific, medical and nutrition information into practical healthy meal plans for patients and their families. Client groups receiving your treatment may include Pediatrics for in home or school services and/or Adults with medical/health concerns. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile device
• Mileage compensation
• Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement, and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health
• Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or College of Dieticians.

What you bring:

• Registration/licensing with provincial regulatory college in good standing (College of Dieticians in Ontario)
• Experience with pediatric clients considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including Regulated Health Professionals Act, Dietetics Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others
• Current certification (within the past 12 month) of First Aid, CPR, completed within Canada
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.