Dietician

Department: Student Wellness Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary part-time from  08/04/2025 to 05/29/2026 

(Less than 24 hours a week) - 2 days per week 

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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General Purpose

The dietitian must possess a unique set of knowledge and skills pertaining to the diverse nutritional needs of post-secondary students including barriers to nutrition. Practicing from an evidenced-based, inclusive and trauma informed lens, the dietitian contributes to a collaborative primary health care team, identifying nutritional deficiencies and planning appropriate one-to-one interventions with students. The dietitian identifies nutritional concerns and potential barriers for students within marginalized populations including, but not limited to, international students, chronic diseases, mental illness, substance use, ADHD, and other co-morbidities.  The dietitian assesses the risk of nutritional consequences that impact health and wellness of students, including but not limited to, nutrition-related side-effects of medication, weight fluctuations, and malnutrition and electrolyte imbalances as a result of an Eating Disorder. The Dietitian provides specific supports and therapeutic interventions in collaboration with auxiliary team members of health, psychiatry, and counselling services.  Practicing from an evidenced-based, inclusive and trauma informed lens, the dietitian works collaboratively with other professionals on campus to create and facilitate health and wellness programming aimed at providing students with the knowledge and tools to implement positive lifestyle behaviours. The dietitian serves as a representative of Health Services on both internal and external committees including, but not limited to, Wellness@Work, the Waterloo Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition, the University of Guelph Food Security Working Group

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services, the Registered Dietitian works both independently and with other Student Wellness health professionals to provide individual and group counselling to students to promote healthy meal planning, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The Registered Dietitian assesses client nutrition, nutritional conditions and the treatment and prevention of nutrition related disorders by nutritional means. The dietitian maintains a high ratio of clients with mental health diagnoses and co-morbidities and is an integral part of the clinical and mental health circle of care.

The Dietitian provides clinical nutrition management for conditions including, but not limited to, an Eating Disorder, Diabetes, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, dyslipidemia, hypertension, anemia, anxiety, depression, and weight management and medication compliance in individuals prescribed psychotropic medications. This involves consultation and collaboration with Student Wellness Services Medical Doctors, Psychiatrists, Nurses and Counsellors

One to one nutrition counselling for University of Guelph students with concerns that include, but are not limited to, disordered eating behaviors, fatigue, food insecurity, irritable bowel syndrome, fuelling for sport and vegetarianism. The purpose of this counselling is to provide specific support during a sensitive time of transition enabling students to achieve their full academic potential and to develop habits that will support lifelong physical and mental wellness.

The Dietitian will offer Group Nutrition Counselling, education and collaboration with on/off campus partners and will assist with facilitating experiential learning for dietetic interns, student volunteers, and Student Peer Helpers. The incumbent will assist in the collection, analysis and the reporting of applicable stats.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and meets College requirements for quality assurance and continuing competency
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent supervised practical training.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in individual clinical nutrition counselling and group teaching
• Experience working with young adults and adults with mental health conditions including eating disorders and disordered eating.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations and promotes access to nutritional support for all students utilizing an EDI (Equity Diversity and Inclusion) lens
• Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of social determinants of health on an individual’s educational needs and ability to maintain dietary recommendations
• Maintains a high level of professional competence through continuing education and critical evaluation of professional practice that enables implementation of best practices
• Able to work with a high degree of autonomy, as well as collaboratively with other Student Wellness team members
• Experience with an Electronic Health Records system is essential (preference for Telus/Input Health)
• Demonstrates a commitment to best practice and client-focused care
• Demonstrates excellent computer proficiency and interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• A good understanding of and appreciation for the complex and unique needs of the campus community
• On-site position (main campus)

Employee Type: Temporary 
Position Number: 10911326 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 04    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  03/24/2025  
Closing Date:  04/07/2025