1 FTE
Thunder Bay
One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian for the Community Wellness Hubs to provide client-centered clinical care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role supports individuals facing barriers to healthcare access, including those who are underhoused, living with mental health challenges, experiencing substance use, managing complex health conditions, and individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC), 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers to Canada, or who are uninsured or underinsured. The successful candidate will be committed to health equity, cultural safety, and accessible care for underserved communities.
The Registered Dietitian supports integrated, team-based primary care by focusing on preventing or managing diet-related chronic diseases through individualized nutrition counselling, group education programs, and community-based initiatives. Services are delivered in a culturally safe, client-centred manner that respects diverse traditions, values, and lived experiences. The Dietitian collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, contributes to advocacy and community engagement efforts, and supports program development and evaluation to improve food access, nutrition literacy, and health outcomes, particularly among underserved and vulnerable populations.
The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and an excellent group health benefit package.
The salary range for this position is $72,039 to $83,187 annually. We do not use AI to screen resumes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition and completion of a Dietitians of Canada–accredited dietetic internship program, with a minimum of 1–3 years of relevant clinical or community healthcare experience.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Membership with Dietitians of Canada is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in community health, primary care, chronic disease prevention and management, and the planning and delivery of programs in community-based care settings.
- Experience working with Black, Indigenous, newcomer, uninsured, and other underserved youth, families, and equity-deserving populations, applying community outreach, health promotion, harm reduction, and culturally safe practices to support improved health outcomes.
- Strong understanding of the social determinants of health and systemic barriers affecting nutrition, wellness, and access to health services.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a collaborative, interprofessional team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation, organizational, and group facilitation skills.
- Experience delivering nutrition education, counselling, virtual care, and tele-nutrition services is an asset.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license
- We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, immigrant, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, and/or those with relevant lived experience and members of other equity-deserving communities.
How to Apply
Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/
The deadline for applicants is Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:
Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: 807-622-7637
www.norwestchc.org
NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations are available throughout the selection process.
