Registered Clinical Dietitian

Location: Niagara Falls Community Health Centre
Position Type: Part-time, Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $35.4882–$38.7851, plus HOOPP pension and comprehensive benefits

About Us

At Niagara Falls Community Health Centre (NFCHC), we are more than a healthcare facility. We are a community hub dedicated to improving the lives of people who face barriers to care.

Our diverse and inclusive team provides holistic, community-based healthcare with a focus on health equity, prevention, and addressing the underlying factors that influence health and well-being. We are committed to creating a supportive work environment that values collaboration, professional growth, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

Position Overview

The Registered Dietitian plays an important role in supporting the nutritional health and overall well-being of clients at Niagara Falls Community Health Centre. Working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, this position provides individualized nutrition assessments, develops nutrition care plans, and delivers evidence-informed counselling to help clients manage health conditions and achieve their health goals.

The Registered Dietitian works collaboratively with clients to understand their nutritional needs, dietary preferences, and individual circumstances, providing practical recommendations that support sustainable health outcomes. The role also involves consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals and facilitating nutrition education programs that respond to the needs of the client population.

This is an opportunity for a Registered Dietitian who values client-centred care, enjoys working collaboratively, and is passionate about improving access to inclusive, community-based healthcare.

Why Join Us?

At NFCHC, we recognize the importance of supporting the people who support our community.

• HOOPP Pension: Participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan to support your long-term financial security.
• Employer-Paid Benefits: Access comprehensive employer-paid health and dental benefits.
• Health and Wellness Fund: Receive dedicated funding to support your health and well-being.
• Professional Development Fund: Access funding for ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Benefit from paid time off options that support work-life balance.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to health equity, inclusion, and community well-being.
• Meaningful Impact: Help clients make informed nutritional choices, manage health conditions, and improve their overall health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess clients' nutritional needs and develop individualized nutrition care plans, communicating recommendations to the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their health goals, nutritional needs, dietary preferences, and restrictions.
• Provide nutrition counselling and support, including evidence-informed dietary and lifestyle guidance.
• Review and develop dietary recommendations to support the management of health conditions and promote overall health and well-being.
• Collect and document relevant client information and monitor progress toward established health and nutrition goals.
• Provide nutrition consultation to physicians and other healthcare team members to support individualized client care.
• Facilitate nutrition programs and educational sessions aligned with NFCHC priorities and the needs of the client population.

What We're Looking For

Education and Registration

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Dietetics, Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Health Sciences, or a related discipline.
• A master's degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in a clinical dietitian role, preferably in family practice or a primary healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and healthcare professionals to support individualized, client-centred care.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and culturally responsive care environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ability to adapt to changing client needs and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Police Reference Check required.

Join Us and Make a Difference

At NFCHC, your work will contribute to improved nutritional health, better management of health conditions, and increased access to evidence-informed nutrition support within the community.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian who values collaborative care and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse clients, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter below.

NFCHC is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

Niagara Falls Community Health Centre is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and reconciliation. We strongly encourage applications from members of 2S&LGBTQ+ communities, Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and others who reflect the communities we serve.