Registered Dietitian

Timmins Academic FHT; Timmins; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Timmins, Ontario is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide nutrition care and counseling, develop personalized care plans for patients with chronic health conditions, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario are essential. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Generous Vacation Package

Paid Time Off

Exclusive Perks

Professional Growth

Meaningful Work

Qualifications

• Must be registered in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience with EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ nutritional status to develop personalized care plans.
• Create evidence-based nutrition care plans.
• Offer tailored dietary education through individual and group sessions.
• Work closely with healthcare providers to integrate nutrition care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Bilingualism

Education

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Registered Dietitian (RD), as a member of theinterdisciplinary team, is responsible for providing nutrition care and counseling to support the prevention, management, and treatment of chronic and acute health conditions. The RD participates in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of nutrition related programs and services offered by the Timmins Academic Family Health Team (TAFHT) for the identified rostered patient population.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ nutritional status to develop personalized care plans.
• Create evidence-based, client-centered nutrition care plans that support disease prevention and management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease).
• Offer tailored dietary education and behavior change support through one-on-one and group sessions.
• Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidenced-based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction.
• Work closely with healthcare providers to integrate nutrition care into the broader primary care plan.
• Contribute to team-based programs for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders by providing ongoing dietary guidance and monitoring.
• Lead initiatives and workshops on healthy eating, weight management, label reading, and lifestyle modifications to enhance population health.
• Keep detailed, timely, and confidential documentation of all patient encounters, assessments, care plans, and follow-up actions in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Identify social determinants of health, such as food insecurity, and connect patients with community resources or supports to address these needs.
• Exercise reasonable care and caution in protecting confidential and sensitive information related to patients and personnel.

The above responsibilities are not to be considered all inclusive; and may be assigned other related duties in the interest of efficient operations of the Family Health Team.

Education, Qualification and Skills

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Proficiencies in assessment, navigation, and program development.
• Strong leadership, able to prioritize workload, conduct research, evaluations, time management, problem solving with strong critical thinking, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and/or in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and experience and commitment to working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Experience in the use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), preferably Practice Solutions, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook an asset.
• Sound theoretical knowledge.
• Bilingualism French and English communication, spoken and written considered a strong asset.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must adhere to all TAFHT Policies and Procedures.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• This position is in Timmins, ON, the position requires working in office and on site.
• As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
• Ability to travel within the community for work-related purposes using your own vehicle (employer-provided reimbursement for travel expenses).

Why Join Our Team

• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Enjoy health and dental benefits to support your well‑being.
• Pension Plan (HOOPP) – Secure your future with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Generous Vacation Package – Take advantage of a competitive vacation allowance to support work‑life balance.
• Paid Time Off – Benefit from illness and personal days, float days, and paid time off between December 25 and January 1st.
• Exclusive Perks – Access discounts and special offers through Perkopolis.
• Professional Growth – Be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to continuous learning and development.
• Meaningful Work – Make a direct impact on patient care and community health while working in a dynamic primary care setting.

This position reports directly to the Clinical Director. The location of this position could be the Administration, Algonquin West, 101 Mall, Algonquin East, Third Avenue site or any other location within Timmins. The employer reserves the right to modify the location/site. This position is a bargaining unit position, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO.

For more information on our team and for a copy of the job description please visit our website at www.timminsfht.ca.

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

TAFHT supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with a disability. Personal information contained in applications will be used solely for recruitment purposes and handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

TAFHT is committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview or recruitment stage, please contact our office at 705‑267‑1993, or by email at [e-mail] with Accessibility Inquiry in the subject line, for appropriate accommodations to be made.