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- Allied Health
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- COV00054074 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
This permanent part-time position with the Centre for Diabetes Care involves conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments and providing treatment for patients referred to the department. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and deliver both group and individual educational programs on nutritional care for people living with diabetes and other metabolic conditions, as well as for their families, students, staff, and community groups. You will also contribute to program development, participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, support unit programs, and collaborate with other diabetes services and healthcare providers across the region.
Description:
Description: The Dietitian I is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the nutrition care for all patients/residents in the facility; on admission, quarterly and whenever there is a significant change in status to support optimum nutrition care. The dietitian acts as a liaison to the Nutrition and Food Services for program specific initiatives and supports. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Dietitian I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Nutrition Services
- Primary Location: Lakewood Community Health Ctr.
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 12-DEC-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 4
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.48
- Maximum Salary: $52.50
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition accredited by the College of Dietitian's of Alberta (CDA) is required. Active registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta required. Successful completion of an internship program or practicum training program that is accredited by the Dietitians of Canada is required
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum three (3) years recent experience in clinical dietetics or community nutrition, with a focus on diabetes and group teaching experience required. Must be able to assess patients' changing educational and nutritional needs as disease progresses. Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary health care team. Proficient in group teaching and individual counseling.
Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency and knowledge of insulin pumps. Innovativeness in teaching methods and development of teaching aides. Demonstrates initiative in program revision and development. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Actively updates knowledge related to conditions treated.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.