ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation. At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These pillars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (comprised of the following departments: Health & Wellness, Student Support & Case Management and Wellness & Equity Education), Sport & Recreation (comprised of the following departments: Recreation & Active Well-being, Sport and Spirit & Connection), and Leadership & Learning (comprised of the following departments: Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student.
The Sport & Recreation pillar collectively works to enrich student thriving through a focus on developing leadership and success in sport and recreation. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion we engage Mustangs in active-wellbeing and inspire spirit and tradition in order to strengthen the bonds of the Western community. Our vision is for students to discover balance in their lives and pursue challenges without fear of failure, ultimately enhancing their ability to thrive.
Sport provides a broad spectrum of high-level athletic programme opportunities that coincide with the goal of providing all students with the best student experience. Support for these programmes (leadership, coaching, therapy, strength training, mental conditioning, academic support) are continually reviewed against the current trends in sport, and we align our sport model with the various provincial and national governing bodies that offer competition with other Universities. The current sport model provides a flexible sport structure that includes opportunities for all students to participate in different ways, including trying out and competing for OUA championships, U SPORTS championships, and affiliations to provincial sport organizations, which offer recognition opportunities at the league, provincial and national championship level.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Foods & Nutrition from a PDEP-accredited program
• Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship or practicum / integrated master’s program
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
• Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE)
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based practice
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and professional developmen

Purpose of Role:
The Clinical Dietitian will be responsible for the development and deployment of a clinical nutritional support program for the varsity athletes and teams as part of the Western Sports and Recreation program. The program will be delivered through the supervision of students enrolled in the fourth year strength & conditioning practicum course – nutritional services section.

Clinical Nutrition Placement Coordinator:

• Coordinate with appropriate Faculty (Kinesiology and Food & Nutritional Sciences) with regards to nutritional student counsellors while these students are involved with care of varsity athletes
• Liaise with KIN 4585 Kinesiology Faculty instructor to oversee the nutritional counselling program
• Provide coordination and support for students in KIN 4585 to ensure they meet their learning requirements and outcomes necessary as they relate to nutritional counselling support
• Determine nutritional protocols for all F&N student counsellors and ensure they have adequate training to adhere to protocols and nutrition standards
• Ensure students are trained on all required health and safety standards within their placements
• Support course instructor in Kin 4585 with course requirements related to nutritional counselling

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Foods & Nutrition from a PDEP-accredited program
• Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship or practicum / integrated master’s program
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
• Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE)
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based practice
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and professional development