At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote nutritional health in First Nations communities through assessment, education, and support.
- Company: Join the First Nations Health Authority, a leader in Indigenous health and wellness.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension plan, vacation days, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and cultural training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health while embracing Indigenous culture and traditions.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Foods and Nutrition, Dietetic Internship, and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 91172 - 107261 $ per year.
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
As Community Dietitian, you will work in close partnership with the Coordinator, Community Food Security to provide a wide variety of community‑based dietitian services aimed at promoting optimal nutritional health of First Nations individuals, groups and communities in the Fraser Salish region. Through the engagement of health and other partners in First Nations communities, agencies, Fraser Health Authority and other relevant partners in the Fraser Region, the position facilitates and coordinates direct service to individuals and their families through nutritional assessment, care, support and education; and provides a broad spectrum of services ranging from health promotion, risk identification, risk reduction, disease management and prevention of complications.
To be successful in this role you will have/be:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Foods and Nutrition (or equivalent) and a Dietetic Internship, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia
- A valid BC driver’s license
- 3-5 years recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Understanding of First Nations culture and tradition and importance of this to FN identity and individual and community health and wellbeing
- Knowledge of theories, principles, concepts and practices in the fields of nutrition, pre‑ and postnatal health; health promotion and community development
- Knowledge of the dietary needs of First Nations children, youth, adults and elders; and the impact of social determinants, socio‑economic conditions and other health issues such as mental health on nutritional status
- Knowledge and skill in trauma informed practice, decolonizing approach to nutrition and dietetic care, behavior change, counselling, nutritional therapy for chronic conditions and current recommendations to promote well‑being along the lifecycle
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 if full time perm/6 if full time term months)
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal‑setting.
Community Dietitian employer: First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, particularly for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals. With a strong commitment to employee wellness, FNHA offers generous benefits including a robust pension plan, extensive vacation time, and cultural days, all while promoting professional growth through leadership training and community engagement initiatives. Located in the Northern Region of British Columbia, FNHA provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes for Indigenous communities, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Contact Details:
First Nations Health Authority Recruitment Team
