Public Health Dietitian

Public Health Dietitian

Health Services - Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention

Status: Contract Full Time (8-Month Duration)

Salary Range: $79977.60 - $99972

Hiring Range: $79977.60 - $89974.80

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 7120 Hurontario St Mississauga ON

Hours of work:35 hours per week

The Healthy Eating Team requires an innovative self-directed Registered Dietitian with knowledge and experience in the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of the priority areas that influence healthy eating in the adult and youth population. The program also addresses supportive environments and influences of mental health and physical activity on healthy eating behaviours. The team uses population health approaches and health equity considerations when working with both internal and external stakeholders to promote healthy food environments and influence behaviours.

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What you will do in this role:

• Work in a self-directed manner within a collaborative team environment and be involved in data collection and various assessments to direct future program development for healthier food environments
• Practice effective public health practice by reviewing and utilizing evidence-informed decision making as well as apply knowledge regarding concepts of population health health equity diversity determinants of health and effective health promotion strategies to guide practice
• Plans supports implements and evaluates health promotion programs policies and strategies
• Stay abreast on current credible research on healthy eating trends and the food environment
• Serves as a subject matter expert on topics related to public health sciences specifically food and nutrition issues trends and practices
• Conducts community needs assessments and situational assessments
• Develops and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Interprets and analyzes nutrition information and evidence in order to provide recommendations to supervisor or middle management for policy and/or program development
• Prepares detailed program planning and evaluation documentation reports briefing notes and statistical analyses
• Acts as a project lead consultant or committee chair for a diverse range of projects
• Develops new or revises existing nutrition-related communication tools to align with evidence-informed programming and other knowledge translation work
• Ensures that issues of equity diversity ethnicity language and culture are reflected in health promotion planning and programs

What the role requires:

• Bachelor of Science Degree specializing in food and nutrition
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent
• Current general registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Minimum of two years experience in community or public health nutrition
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• In-depth knowledge of current food and nutrition issues and trends
• Background and understanding of research methods policy development analysis and critical appraisal including awareness of evidence-informed decision making
• Knowledge of public health sciences and assessment including population health social determinants of health epidemiology and applicable legislation

Skills/Abilities:

• Well developed and proven written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in using health promotion strategies and program planning and evaluation
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and apply data
• Demonstrated facilitation partnership/collaboration project management planning problem-solving and organizational skills
• Competence in Windows and Microsoft Word SharePoint Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias

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Work Mode & Job Location: In this role youll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum oftwo days per week on-siteis expected with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocesswillbecompletedwith video conference technology.

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

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