Dietitian I - Eating Disorders
Your Opportunity:
This is an opportunity for a Dietitian I to join the Pediatrics & Eating Disorders Nutrition Services (NS) team in Calgary. This Dietitian I is responsible for direct nutrition care for adult & adolescent clients of the Calgary Eating Disorder Program at the Alberta Children’s Hospital and Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre. Nutrition care is provided via individual appointments & group programming; including, but not limited to, client groups, parent groups and meal support. The Dietitian I is an integral member of the nutrition services team with a focus on mental health and collaborates with and/or provides support for the team as required. This Dietitian I actively integrates patient-and family-centered care principles into practice; has excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrates critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; has excellent time management and prioritization skills; and maintains continuing professional and practice competencies through professional development activities. This dietitian has a strong background in providing and leading evidence-informed nutrition care. Responsibilities may include participation on zone and/or provincial NS committees and/or research projects as required for meeting Provincial Nutrition Services Strategy & Standards targets.
Description:
As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients (clients, residents) in various AHS facilities and community settings to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may plan and provide public health nutrition services and education programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention for clients/groups in facilities or community settings. Nutrition education is provided to students and other healthcare professionals to support delivery of evidence based nutrition information.
- Classification: Dietitian I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Nutrition Services
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 19-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 02-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.88
- Maximum Salary: $55.70
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition. Completion of an internship program or practicum training program accredited by the Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Three or more years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian. Acquired knowledge of health change counselling and demonstrated effective translation of knowledge into practice with patients and families. Experience working within a multidisciplinary team providing collaborative care.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with clients of all ages & their families, living with eating disorders and/or mental health disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrated experience and strengths in providing psychoeducation in a group setting as well as program planning and development skills is an asset. Demonstrated proficiency with use of Microsoft Office 365 and use of digital literacy skills.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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