Registered Dietitian

Any, CanadaOn-SiteFull-time$68.8k – $81.2k / yearPosted 1w ago

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Diabetes Educator (Registered Dietitian), West Toronto Diabetes Education Program

Full-Time Permanent (Subject to Program Funding): 35 hours per week

Position Expected Start Date: August 2026

Salary Range: $68,813.00 - $81,198.00 per year ($37.81 - $44.61 per hour)

Number of Positions: 2

This is an existing opening. No Artificial Intelligence tools will be used to screen, assess or select candidates

Organization Background

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

Job Summary

At the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care – with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services. Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education.

The Diabetes Educator (Registered Dietitian) is a key member of a multidisciplinary team of dietitians, chiropodists and nurses providing education and support for adults (18+) living with Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Working in collaboration with primary care providers and diabetes specialists, the Diabetes Educator position emphasizes advanced clinical decision making, client teaching and chronic disease management. The Educator serves as a resource and consultant for clients and community partners, integrating population health approaches with direct care. This role involves interpreting clinical data, using lifestyle management to support diabetes care and staying current with diabetes care standards and technology (i.e. continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps etc.). The role carries a caseload and provides individualized counselling and group education on topics such as self-management, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, blood glucose monitoring, and medication management. The role empowers clients to set and achieve personalized health goals for optimal diabetes care.

Program:

West Toronto Diabetes Education Program: A comprehensive diabetes education program, designed to improve the quality of life for clients 18+ living with Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes and at risk.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide assessment and counselling for clients living with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, taking into consideration client’s level of knowledge, readiness to change, medical and non-medical factors and socio-demographic background.
Develop health improvement plan in partnership with the client by integrating information about health status, clinical practice guidelines, and available community resources.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of program activities using electronic medical records.
Plan, develop and facilitate health education sessions on various topics related to diabetes in both individual and group settings.
Participate in the development and improvement of team and organizational procedures, workflows and policies as assigned.
Identify and build relationships with various community partners.
Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario as a RD.
Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program; preferably with a community focus.
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credentials or current enrollment would be an asset.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate information and ideas to support understanding with diverse demographics, newcomers, and individuals with language barriers
Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, related laboratory values, and pharmacotherapy.
Experience with facilitating diabetes education and behaviour change counselling; with a Nutrition focus.
Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate groups using principles of adult learning.
Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
Food Handlers certificate required.
First Aid and BLS certification required and must be kept current.
Valid Driver’s License is an asset.

What We Offer

For qualifying full-time and part-time employees and pro-rated to full time equivalent:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more
Group life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support
Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy
Free access to Calm (meditation, sleep stories, self-care tools) and access to employee engagement platform Motivosity
4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days
11 paid statutory and organizational holidays
Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
No 24-hour rotational shifts (*physicians do support pooled after hours on-call with stipend)
No overhead costs – EMR, supplies, tech, management and staff support provided

Growth, Purpose & Community Impact

Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support
Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care
Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships
A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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