Registered Dietitian Job Posting, London, Ontario, Canada
NutritionRx is excited to announce that we’re hiring a new Registered Dietitian to join our team!
Download a PDF copy of the job posting HERE: Registered Dietitian, NutritionRx Job Posting (2018-JAN-23)
Position Title: Registered Dietitian, Part-Time, 3-Month Contract
Contract Length: 3 months, with option to extend upon successful completion of contract
Wage: Commensurate with experience, between $30-$55/hr
Posting Date: January 23, 2018
Application Deadline: February 12, 2018 @ 5:00pm
Apply by Emailing: info@nutritionrx.ca
About the Company
NutritionRx was founded in 2011 by Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD, and is a London, Ontario-based wellness clinic that offers professional nutrition counselling services to individuals, groups, sports teams, and organizations. We see hundreds of clients each year, and we are committed to helping individuals achieve their nutrition, health, weight loss, and performance goals through expert nutrition advice.
Our nutrition coaching philosophy is centred around a whole foods, non-dieting, HAES (health at every size) mindset to help our clients improve the relationship they have with food, exercise, and body image. We strive to always take a supportive and non-judgmental approach with each person we work with, helping to meet our clients where they are at, while guiding the way by coaching healthy habits that can be maintained for the long-run.
We support our clients in living happy, healthy, and balanced lives, and we’re looking for the right Registered Dietitian who shares our values to join our mission and help even more people!
Job Summary
Our team is ready to expand, and we’re looking to hire a motivated and inspiring Registered Dietitian who embodies health and wellness in their professional and personal life. The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for counselling clients 1-on-1 in a private practice setting to support various client goals, such as:
- weight loss
- healthy eating
- athletic performance
- recovery from disordered eating & yo yo dieting
- healthy pregnancy
- vegan/vegetarian nutrition
- food allergies & intolerances
- the management of digestive & chronic diseases
The Registered Dietitian needs to be a keen and effective worker who will treat NutritionRx like their own and will deliver exceptional value and results to our clients. The position will start off with a part-time, 3-month contract, where you will be required to work the following shifts:
- Tuesdays: 4:00-8:00pm
- Saturdays (1-2x/month): 9:00am-1:00pm
Upon successful completion of the 3-month part-time contract, there will be an opportunity to expand into a part-time, permanent role based on proven performance and organizational growth.
Core Responsibilities
- Participate in 1-on-1 client nutrition counselling sessions in an engaging and supportive manner
- Complete initial nutrition assessments, calculate and adjust macro- and micro-nutrient estimated requirements, chart appropriately as per professional guidelines, and help each client set appropriate goals to work towards their overall nutrition care plan and desired success
- Administrative tasks such as emailing clients, preparing receipts, photocopying nutrition resources, and filing paperwork
- Some social media and website article writing support
- Embody a non-dieting, behaviour change coaching mindset with counselling skills rooted in motivational interviewing and client-centred goal setting
- Supervise, train, and mentor staff and undergraduate nutrition student volunteers
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written, emotional intelligence)
- Help establish and implement NutritionRx policies, goals, key objectives, and operating procedures to ensure efficient and effective operation of the business
Our “Must Haves”
- Must be available to work on Tuesday evenings (weekly) and Saturday mornings (1-2x/month)
- Counselling experience, and proficiency in helping others through lifestyle behaviour change
- Passion for coaching and helping others succeed
- Excellent active listening skills
- Ability to be self-directed and work with minimal supervision
- Excellent speaking, writing, and emotional intelligence skills
- A love for learning, continuing education, and self-improvement
- Must like dogs (we have a well-behaved, friendly black lab named Carly who hangs out at the office and loves all people)
Working Conditions / Special Requirements
- Office environment, located within a CrossFit gym facility in London, Ontario, Canada
- Some travel may be required
- G Class Driver’s License is beneficial
Qualifications
Essential Education:
- Accredited undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences or closely related topic
- Accredited Registered Dietitian title
- Valid registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (membership # required)
- Valid liability insurance (proof of insurance required)
Preferred Education:
- Masters Degree in Nutrition or Coaching
- Continuing education in coaching clients through weight loss, eating disorders, digestive diseases, sports nutrition, and behaviour change
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following by email (info@nutritionrx.ca):
- Cover letter
- Resume
- References (minimum of 2)
- College of Dietitians of Ontario Membership #
- Scan of valid liability insurance
Deadline to Apply
Monday February 12, 2018 @ 5:00pm
