Job location: O’Chiese First Nation, O’Chiese 203 Reserve, Treaty 6 territory,

Alberta.

Job type: Part-time annual contract, temporary until March 31, 2027 with the

potential for extension availability of additional federal funding.

Job schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 4:30 PM, optional half-days

on Fridays, 9 AM to 12 PM.

The O’Chiese Jordan’s Principle Contract Dietitian is responsible for supporting

children and youth living on O’Chiese First Nation in achieving positive

nutrition- and health-related outcomes by providing a variety of nutrition

services and programs at both the individual and community levels.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with a Specialization

in Dietetics or equivalent.

• Completion of a Dietetic Internship Program recognized by the Alliance

of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies.

• Active, up-to-date membership and good standing with the College of

Dietitians of Alberta, or eligibility and intention to apply for membership.

• Understanding of the complex dietary and nutritional history of

Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island and its impacts on the holistic health

and well-being of Indigenous communities today.

• Excellent oral, written, and clinical communication skills and strong

ability to adapt communication to individual and population needs

• Strong self-directedness, organization, prioritization, budgeting, problemsolving,

and time-management skills.

• Experience with Electronic Medical Record software systems (including

Telus MedAccess, Netcare, and Okaki CARE and CHIP).

• Experience using computer programs (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Suite)

to support nutrition service development and delivery.

• Experience using social media platforms (e.g., Facebook) to plan,

develop, deliver, and evaluate nutrition education initiatives is an asset.

• Experience supporting clients in accessing nutrition-related benefits and

supports (e.g., Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Special

Diet Funding, Non-Insured Health Benefits) is an asset.

• Experience planning and implementing culturally-sensitive nutrition

services and programs in consultation and collaboration with audience/

community members is an asset.

• Experience providing engaging, hands-on nutrition education

experiences to children and youth is an asset.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Performing ongoing community-level assessments of nutrition- and foodrelated

strengths, opportunities, needs, and challenges of O’Chiese First

Nation to inform nutrition programming.

• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team at O’Chiese Health Centre to

perform nutrition assessments and plan, provide, and evaluate

personalized nutrition interventions to clients.

• Using Electronic Medical Record programs (e.g., Netcare, MedAccess,

and Okaki CARE and CHIP) to access client information and document

nutrition care in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.

• Planning and running hands-on nutrition and food education sessions for

students at O’Chiese School to support them in developing healthy

eating knowledge and food literacy skills.

• Providing community-based nutrition education programs, activities, and

events to support Nation members in building healthy eating habits and

healthy eating environments.

• Working alongside local knowledge keepers, traditional teachers, and

Elders to ensure nutrition services are culturally-sensitive and informed

by local foodways and ways of knowing and being.

• Supporting other teams, departments, and institutions on the Nation in

developing and implementing healthy food policies and practices to

support community members’ nutritional and overall health.

• Tracking hours worked, mileage, expenses and receipts, weekly

activities, client information, and funding outcomes to report to the

Contractor Supervisor on a bi-monthly basis.

• Fulfilling any additional duties and responsibilities within their scope as

determined in collaboration with the Health Director, Nurse in Charge,

Contractor Supervisor, and other relevant parties (e.g., healthcare team,

other department managers, community members, Elders, et cetera).

Working Conditions

• Daily motor vehicle transportation required to travel to and from O’Chiese

203 Indian Reserve (located 52 km northwest of Rocky Mountain House)

on a combination of paved, undivided highways and gravel roads

regardless of weather and road conditions.

• Ability to move between and work within a variety of departments and

institutions, including the Health Centre, School, Daycare, Headstart,

Social Assistance, Band Office, and Community Centre.

• Ability to climb stairs and to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to effectively utilize laptop computers, printer and copier

machines, and audiovisual equipment.

Salary: Will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Please forward a cover letter and current resume to: Brenda Sands, Nurse

in Charge |

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Only

successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you to everyone who applies!

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $33.38-$50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person