Public Health Nutritionist

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a twotier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
• Employer of Choice Recognized as the highestranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for daytoday products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Leads and oversees the work for particular program area (s) in School Services Nutrition focus.
• Plans and conducts needs assessments to identify priorities and strategies for food and nutrition programs.
• Plans develops implements promotes evaluates and coordinates food and nutrition programs and services to achieve the standards and requirements of the Ontario Public Health Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
• Provides consultant services to Public Health Branch management and staff on matters related to food and nutrition programs and services.
• Contributes to program planning development and evaluation of food and nutrition components of the Ontario Public Health Standards delivered or coordinated by other divisions within the Public Health Branch.
• Establishes working relationships with internal and external partners to address and advocate on food and nutrition issues.
• Maintains records of all project activities and writes reports and briefs as required.
• Drafts Community and Health Services Committee Reports and assists with the development of presentations to Committee as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Masters degree in Community Nutrition or a related community nutrition field.
• Baccalaureate of Science degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited university.
• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Three years experience in community or public health nutrition.
• Experience in planning developing implementing and evaluating programs.
• Valid Ontario Class G Drivers licence and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.