Title: Geriatric Dietitian
Division: Clinical Services
Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of Canada
Site: Moose Factory, ON
Reports to: AVP of Clinical Services & Elder Care
Status: Part-time
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experience candidate to fill the key role of Geriatric Dietitian.
Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutrition plans of care
- Organize, prioritize and complete workload within time constraints
- Work as an integral member of an inter-disciplinary team
- Maintain established nutrition and food service standards
- Direct, evaluate and motivate clients to assure compliance with nutrition requirements
- Work with rural and remote communities is an asset
- Self-motivated individual who enjoys challenges
- Independent but participates well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
What You’ll Do
- Perform swallowing assessments; assess for texture/ consistency modifications in the diet as needed
- Calculate requirements/suggest changes in conjunction with hospitalist to enteral feeding regimes
- Assist in diet therapy modification(s) for Elders
- Initiate special diet orders as prescribed by physicians in order to meet patient needs e.g., heart healthy diet, FODMAP, gluten free, low tyramine diet, elimination diets, etc.
- Implement and maintain the Canadian Geriatric Nutrition Program for the Region
- Advise the Dietary Manager on therapeutic nutrition plans established for patients
- Assist with Nutritional Audits to measure patient compliance and acceptance of plans
- Supports health by interpreting scientific, medical and nutrition evidence into practical information for the individual, family, caregiver, multidisciplinary health team and community
- Establish, review, and evaluate annual work plan, including a summary of budget requirements and learning plan
What You Bring
- An accredited 4-year or equivalent degree with appropriate courses in sciences and human nutrition, administration and humanities
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nutrition or Food Science
- Accredited Dietitians of Canada Dietetic Internship Program
- Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (or eligible for membership
- Completion of Dietetic Internship or equivalent supervised practical training
- Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination
- Preference will be given to those candidates who are Cree from the Mushkeogwuk Territory
Why Choose Us
- Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
- Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
- Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
- Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $41.94 - $49.97
Competition #: 2026-286
This job posting is for a new vacancy.
Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.
Apply directly at https://www.waha.ca/career-opportunities/
As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Pay: $37.35-$42.26 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do yo have a accredited 4-year or equivalent degree with appropriate courses in sciences and human nutrition, administration and humanities?
- Are you a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (or eligible for membership)?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Work Location: On the road
