The Yellowhead Tribal Council is responsible for providing professional dietitian services, including: Supports, advocacy, education, nutritional counseling, workshops 1:1 with Nation members, and networking with the 4 (four) YTC member First Nations: Alexis Nakota Sioux, Alexander First Nation, Sunchild Cree Nation, and the O’Chiese First Nations. The role provides services to each First Nation on a weekly schedule and typically one day per week in each Nation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· A Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree with a major in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent
· Experience practicing dietetics at a community level
· Skills and abilities in developing and nurturing First Nation partnerships
· Knowledge and experience working with First Nations and a robust understanding of First Nations
Culture is an asset
· Understanding of the dietary and nutritional history of First Nations peoples
· Excellent clinical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple priorities
· Skilled in using a wide range of health promotion strategies in community settings
· Ability to collaboratively identify and prioritize the nutrition needs of the community
· Experience providing individual and group counseling for clients with food insecurity
· Skilled in applying motivational and behavior change techniques
· Ability to critically appraise research and provide evidence-based recommendations
· A passion for learning and providing education on metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic diseases.
· Competency with computer applications, i.e., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Able to identify potential work and manage issues that may arise
· Ability to build, engage, and build meaningful working relationships
· Open to spending 4 days per week within the four member First Nations (1 day per week in each)
· Skilled in managing change and change processes, including the ability to adapt to changing environments
· Refined communication skills that can be adapted to the environment
· Flexible and creative
· Engages, supports, and participates with First Nations’ health teams to plan, implement, and evaluate Chronic Disease Prevention programs
· Plans and delivers nutrition education programs and developing educational resources
· Plans, implements, and evaluates health promotion and nutrition activities for clients
· Understands and advocates for healthy food policies within communities
· Evaluates and conducts nutritional assessments, and provides a 1:1 nutrition plan and diet counseling to clients
· Monitors clients’ dietary progress and evaluates outcomes
· Participates in the community diabetes programs
· The RD will be responsible for providing instruction, direction, and effective oversight of nutrition services to patients of all ages with a multi-disciplinary team.
· Experience in health promotion, primary care, and chronic disease management and prevention services.
· To serve our Nations, extensive travel is expected.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Provide services within First Nation Health Centers, schools, Elders’ Lodges, client homes, and other designated areas on a weekly basis (1 Nation/per day, per week)
· Extensive year-round travel is required, so flexibility and ability to travel are requirements. Travel may require overnight stays
· Ability to climb stairs and to lift items up to 50 lbs.
· Attend community events and conduct presentations, network, and provide dietary information
· Manual dexterity required to use the desktop computer and peripherals
Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience.
*This employment competition closing date is until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45.00-$65.88 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
