Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
The Chronic Disease Education Dietitian works within a primary care team to deliver client-centered nutrition services and chronic disease self-management strategies. The role involves applying dietetic theory to promote optimal health and prevent disease through collaborative community-based interventions.
Requisition ID: 408884
Position Number: 880-715521420R309-05
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Community Health Services - Portage Clinic
Union: MGEU
Department/Unit: Primary Care
Community Health Services - Portage Clinic
City: Portage la Prairie
Hiring Status: Temporary
0.6
Employment arrangement: In Person
7.75
Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends
Annual base hours: 2015
Anticipated Start Date: – End Date: 09/14/2026 – 07/11/2027
$44.59 - $56.78
Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.
Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.
The Chronic Disease Education Dietitian is an integral member of the Primary Care team, working collaboratively with team members to plan, deliver and continuously improve client-centered primary care services. The incumbent promotes strategies and provides services that focus on optimal health, prevention of disease and promotion of health with individuals, families, groups and communities. This includes strategies related to chronic disease self-management and the health behavior change model. The Chronic Disease Education Dietitian applies nutrition and dietetic theory, key knowledge and critical thinking skills to strive to improve the health of clients.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification required within two (2) years of employment.
Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or equivalent Food Sanitation course within 6 months of employment.
Membership with Dietitians of Canada recommended.
Membership with Diabetes Canada - Professional Membership recommended.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree in Nutrition Sciences or Human Ecology and have at least two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian. Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Manitoba and a valid driver's license are required.
Market context
Physician openings in Manitoba are typically driven by ongoing demand for community-based care and family practice coverage. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a Doctor of Medicine degree, registration or eligibility with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, and experience in family practice; benefits such as health and dental coverage, pension, and paid leave can also matter. If you are considering applying, confirm your registration status and highlight any community medicine experience. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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