JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the National Director, Nutritional Care and Culinary Services, the Registered Dietitian Consultant will work closely with operational leaders in Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes and Retirement communities across the Residential Care Division to promote clinical and operational excellence. During this 15-month contract, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to focus on improving interprofessional clinical practices and quality outcomes through education, training, safety issue mitigation, and quality improvement initiatives informed by data analysis.
The consultant will also collaborate with the Corporate Quality & Risk team and other departments to develop and implement care standards, best practices, and continuous learning opportunities, ensuring high-quality care and exceptional resident experiences.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

• Design and deliver interprofessional education and training to optimize nutrition and food service practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement by sharing best practices and providing guidance.
• Train and mentor staff and leaders on policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Use adult education techniques to meet diverse learning needs and promote knowledge exchange.
• Encourage a just safety culture by fostering psychological safety and non-punitive learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in Dietetics (with internship) or a Master’s in Dietetics; a Master’s in a related field is preferred.
• Member in good standing with a provincial regulatory college.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience, preferably in LTC Homes or Retirement Communities.
• Proficiency in quality improvement methodologies, project coordination, and change management.
• Experience with Health Information Systems (e.g., PointClickCare) is an asset.
• Skilled in data analysis and applying legislative, regulatory, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, consensus-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Commitment to relationship-centered care and service excellence.
• Ability to travel regularly within the assigned province (80% of the role) and occasionally across Canada.

The Registered Dietitian Consultant will collaborate with operational leaders in the Residential Care Division, Consultants in Operational Quality & Resident Experience, and the Corporate Quality and Risk team to fulfill the following accountabilities. These responsibilities will primarily be carried out within assigned LTC Homes and Retirement Communities, with approximately 80% of the role spent on-site.