B4B-Dietition/NutritionistJP

Abbotsford Community Services

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Consulting Dietitian/ Nutritionist

(Part-time: Up to 15 hours per month)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This contracted Nutritionist position provides consultation, information and training to Abbotsford Community Services programs, particularly the Canada Prenatal Nutrition program, Best for Babies. Services will include: direct consultation to individual program participants, consulting with staff regarding participant or program needs, or presenting information or training to groups. The Nutritionist may assist Abbotsford Community Services to plan and implement a Community Kitchen within the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Food and Nutrition, M.Sc. in Nutrition or related field preferred.
Must be a member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
Experience with nutrition support to pregnant and breast-feeding women and young children.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary community settings
Excellent knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and trends.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to encourage, support and motivate individuals and/or their families from a multi-cultural community.
Excellent presentation skills.
Knowledge of principles of adult education and ability to teach in an individual or group setting.
Community development skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to cultivate and maintain mutually supportive working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Computer skills specific to Microsoft office.

Responses should include:

Resume including credentials and previous experience
Fee structure
Availability

Please submit Expressions of Interest by May 12, 4:00 p.m. to:

Sue Khazaie, Manager

Early Childhood and Family Resources,

Abbotsford Community Services

2420 Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 3S9

or email skhazaie@paralynx.com

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Abbotsford Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all equity seeking groups.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Food and Nutrition, M.Sc. in Nutrition or related field preferred.

Must be a member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.

Experience with nutrition support to pregnant and breast-feeding women and young children.

Experience working in multi-disciplinary community settings

Excellent knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and trends.

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to encourage, support and motivate individuals and/or their families from a multi-cultural community.

Excellent presentation skills.

Knowledge of principles of adult education and ability to teach in an individual or group setting.

Community development skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to cultivate and maintain mutually supportive working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Responses should include: