Registered Dietitian - Across Ontario

ParaMed; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class training

Health benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Education allowance

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a licensed Dietitian to determine nutritional needs, plan and evaluate menus to support general health and therapeutic care. You will maintain client records in line with regulatory standards.

Applicants must be registered with the Ontario College of Dietitians, hold current First Aid/CPR, VPS screening readiness, and be willing to work with pediatric clients. Knowledge of RHPA and Dietetics Act is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registration/licensing with provincial regulatory college in good standing.
• Experience with pediatric clients considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of RHPA, Dietetics Act and Healthcare Consent Act.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification within Canada.
• Ability to provide a VPS (Vulnerable Position Screening).

Responsibilities

• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement, and evaluate menus for health and therapy.
• Aid in prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition.
• Maintain professional client records in line with policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Dietitian registration

Pediatric experience (asset)

Regulatory knowledge RHPA

First Aid/CPR current

VPS ready

Education

Ontario Dietitians registration

Job description

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.

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before. Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.