Specialist

Position #: 9002202

Expected Start Date: March 03, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Clinical Nutrition

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 27th 2026. 

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Nutrition Services Specialists are responsible for performing various key functions within the Infrastructure, Information and Support portfolio, specifically in regard to developing, leading and implementing large-scale provincial nutrition initiatives aimed at standardizing key practices and creating efficiencies. Relying on their specialized training and unique knowledge and experience, the Nutrition Specialist will identify innovative approaches to improving and standardizing complex systems, applying their extensive knowledge of clinical dietitian services and practices across multiple nutrition disciplines and throughout the continuum of care. The Specialist demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Specialist will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience developing and leading planning and programs in complex environment
• Five (5) years experience in Clinical Nutrition
• 5 years experience as a Registered Dietitian

Education

• BSc Nutrition 

Licenses

• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Licensure with the Saskatchewan College of Dietitians
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Critical thinking skills
• Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Strong interpersonal skills

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within Saskatchewan