Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Join the Grande Prairie Bariatric Program as a Virtual Bariatric Dietitian and play a vital role in adult weight management through personalized, evidence-based nutrition care delivered remotely. Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition Services and Chronic Disease Management, you will conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop and implement tailored care plans, and evaluate client outcomes to support lasting health improvements. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, translating the latest nutrition research into clear, practical guidance for patients, healthcare professionals, and the wider community. Using nutrition counseling and behavioral change strategies, you will empower clients to achieve their health goals and provide nutrition education and training to staff and stakeholders to maintain consistent, accurate information. This role requires a registered dietitian with experience in adult weight management or bariatric care, excellent virtual communication skills, and the ability to work independently while fostering collaboration. Embrace the opportunity to shape innovative virtual care and improve lives across Alberta in a flexible, supportive work environment committed to professional growth and evidence-based practice. Bring your expertise to a role where your impact resonates beyond the screen, helping clients thrive on their health journeys every step of the way. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:
As a Dietitian I, you may provide nutrition expertise to patients (clients, residents) in various AHS facilities and community settings to achieve nutrition and health outcomes. You may be responsible for nutrition assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans. You may plan and provide public health nutrition services and education programs to promote healthy living and disease prevention for clients/groups in facilities or community settings. Nutrition education is provided to students and other healthcare professionals to support delivery of evidence based nutrition information.

Classification:

Dietitian I

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Bariatric Clinic

Primary Location:

Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac

Location Details:

Eligible to work remotely within Alberta

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

26-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

06-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

06-APR-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$39.48

Maximum Salary:

$52.50

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition. Completion of an internship program or practicum training program accredited by the Dietitians of Canada. Active or eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a Patient First philosophy and have excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred candidates will be proficient with technology, comfortable navigating virtual platforms, and skilled in remote communication.