RD (registered dietitian)

Work setting

• Community service organization
• Hospital

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Evaluate nutritional status of individuals and provide nutrition guidance and consulting to health professionals, individuals, dietetic interns, community groups, government and the media
• Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences
• Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
• Determine nutritional needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic menus to maintain and enhance general health

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration with provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Counselling

Area of specialization

• Clinical dietetics
• Community dietetics

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Long-term care insurance
• Other benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance