The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has an opportunity for a Full Time, (1.0 FTE), Term Status, Public Health Nutritionist position with the Population Health Department. This term will start January 20, 2025, until December 31, 2025, and may end sooner or be extended with two (2) weeks written notice.
Please note: Hastings Prince Edward Public Health will be merging with Kingston Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health, and Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit as of January 1, 2025, to form the South East Health Unit. This position will continue to be filled under the new merged agency.
Required Qualifications:
1. Baccalaureate degree from a Canadian University with a major course of study in foods and nutrition;
2. Master’s degree in a nutrition related field;
3. Current membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario;
4. Knowledge and skill in health promotion and prevention of illness strategies;
5. Relevant community or public health nutrition experience;
6. Experience/interest in nutrition at the population level;
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
8. Independent, flexible and organized;
9. Exceptional interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work as a member of an interagency team and with other professionals, volunteers, and interest groups;
10. Own transportation and current driver’s licence;
11. Criminal record check;
Annual Salary Range:
$80,953.60 to $94,785.60 Annual (1.0 FTE), plus 13% in lieu of benefits and 6% vacation pay.
Submit your resume and letter of application by 4:30 PM on January 6, 2025 via email to jobs@healthunit.org, identifying details about your experience as it relates to the required qualifications.
Accommodations for job applicants with a disability are available on request.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency.
Please note that we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.
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