Registered Dietitian

RGIT Australia; Powell River; On-site; CAD 45,098,000 - 56,156,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Community Services in Powell River, BC, is hiring a part-time Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary team at Complex Care Housing, New Roots Clinic. The role applies evidence-based nutrition practice, harm reduction, and culturally safe approaches to support clients facing medical, mental health, substance use, and social challenges.

The successful candidate will conduct nutrition assessments, develop care plans, promote food security, and advocate for participants while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Graduate of a Dietitians of Canada accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
• Two (2) years recent related clinical experience in community nutrition, primary care, public health, mental health and substance use, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutrition care within an interdisciplinary team.
• Support individuals facing complex medical, mental health, and social challenges.
• Contribute to improved health outcomes and food security.
• Engage clients using trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches.
• Assist with care planning and health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe care

Client advocacy

Health promotion

Education

Registered Dietitian (CHCPBC)

Dietitians of Canada internship

Job description

Powell River, British Columbia, Canada CA$41.97 - CA$52.26

Part-time Permanent Mid-level

Posted 16 Sep 2026

Description

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

As a unionized environment, Lift's programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

The Position

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Dietitian applies evidence-based nutrition practice, harm reduction principles, and culturally safe approaches to support individuals experiencing complex medical, mental health, substance use, and social challenges. The role contributes to improved health outcomes, food security, chronic disease management, and overall quality of life for participants through collaborative care planning, client advocacy, and health promotion initiatives.

Overview

• Job status: Part-time
• Hours of Work: 15 hours per week, 9am-5pm
• Work site: Complex Care Housing, New Roots Clinic
• Date Posted: September 16, 2026
• Close Date: September 30, 2026
• Hourly wage: $41.97 - $52.26 per hour
• Reports to: Community Health Services Manager

Qualifications

• Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Graduate of a Dietitians of Canada accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
• Two (2) years recent related clinical experience in community nutrition, primary care, public health, mental health and substance use, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for local area travel.

Skills

• Comprehensive nutrition assessment and care planning
• Evidence-based nutrition intervention and chronic disease management
• Individual and group nutrition education and counselling
• Client engagement using trauma-informed, culturally safe, and person-centred approaches
• Food security promotion and community resource navigation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical consultation
• Community outreach and health promotion
• Strong clinical documentation and health record management
• Program evaluation and quality improvement
• Professional communication and relationship building
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-informed practice
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, and ethical practice
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, infection prevention, and risk management

Working Condition and Physical Requirements

• Works with individuals who may be experiencing complex trauma, mental health concerns, substance use, behavioural challenges, and housing instability, requiring calm, compassionate, and professional responses.
• Performs duties requiring extended periods of sitting, walking, computer use, and occasional lifting of supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs.
• Requires flexibility to attend community meetings, outreach activities, or client appointments outside standard office hours as operationally required.

We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla’amin People. We honour the land, the Tla’amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.

Company Overview

Lift Community Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region. We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive. We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more.