Territorial Nutritionist - 1-Year Term
About the role
Limited Competition
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
Department Information
The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.
Job Information
The Territorial Nutritionist is responsible to lead the development of territorial nutrition program and service standards, policies, and guidelines, and is accountable for high quality programs that promote health and well-being and safeguards the public from information that can harm residents. They lead strategic and integrated initiatives related to food and nutrition, with links to social and health determinants, and in consideration of vulnerable populations.
The position is influential in the design of regional, territorial, and national nutrition policy, programming, and practices. The position works with government departments and agencies as well as NGOs to promote sustainable food systems, prevent chronic diseases and to ensure nutrition-related practices and programs are evidence-based, effective and comprehensive. In carrying out duties and responsibilities, the position monitors local, regional, territorial, federal, and international advancements and activities in nutrition, population health, public health and health promotion. The position supports the Health Authorities in developing and evaluating nutrition programs and operational standards and policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Creates, plans, develops, implements and manages nutrition programs, strategies and policies ensuring program delivery, and advice in a professional, scientifically accurate, culturally appropriate and timely manner.
- Creates, monitors, and evaluates nutrition programs and strategies, ensuring effective, timely provision of programs and quality assurance where required.
- Decides and develops effective training and skill development programs at the territorial, regional and community level through partnerships to improve capacity in the NWT and supervises staff on occasion.
- Monitors for relevant funding sources and supports proposal and grant submissions.
Key Qualifications
- An accredited undergraduate nutrition degree and completion of a dietetic internship, and three (3) years of field experience in applied nutrition at a population health level.
Additional Requirements
- Membership with a dietetic registration body (one of 10 provincial College Registration bodies) plus Dietitians of Canada is a mandatory requirement.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Territorial Nutritionist - 1-Year Term
About the role
Limited Competition
This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.
Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:
https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/submit-application-gnwt-employee
Department Information
The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.
HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.
Job Information
The Territorial Nutritionist is responsible to lead the development of territorial nutrition program and service standards, policies, and guidelines, and is accountable for high quality programs that promote health and well-being and safeguards the public from information that can harm residents. They lead strategic and integrated initiatives related to food and nutrition, with links to social and health determinants, and in consideration of vulnerable populations.
The position is influential in the design of regional, territorial, and national nutrition policy, programming, and practices. The position works with government departments and agencies as well as NGOs to promote sustainable food systems, prevent chronic diseases and to ensure nutrition-related practices and programs are evidence-based, effective and comprehensive. In carrying out duties and responsibilities, the position monitors local, regional, territorial, federal, and international advancements and activities in nutrition, population health, public health and health promotion. The position supports the Health Authorities in developing and evaluating nutrition programs and operational standards and policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Creates, plans, develops, implements and manages nutrition programs, strategies and policies ensuring program delivery, and advice in a professional, scientifically accurate, culturally appropriate and timely manner.
- Creates, monitors, and evaluates nutrition programs and strategies, ensuring effective, timely provision of programs and quality assurance where required.
- Decides and develops effective training and skill development programs at the territorial, regional and community level through partnerships to improve capacity in the NWT and supervises staff on occasion.
- Monitors for relevant funding sources and supports proposal and grant submissions.
Key Qualifications
- An accredited undergraduate nutrition degree and completion of a dietetic internship, and three (3) years of field experience in applied nutrition at a population health level.
Additional Requirements
- Membership with a dietetic registration body (one of 10 provincial College Registration bodies) plus Dietitians of Canada is a mandatory requirement.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.