Nutrition Specialist

Posting Date:

Closing Date:

Salary:

$32.50/hour

File #:

2022-35

Location:

Al Palladini, Father E. Bulfon, Maple, Promenade, North Thornhill & Vellore Village fitness centres

Responsibilities:

  1. Provide excellent customer service through effective handling of all client interactions.
  2. Provide each client an individualized-goal specific nutrition plan and assist the clients with quality nutritional programming.
  3. Conduct initial and subsequent nutrition assessments/consultations.
  4. Provide up to date nutritional information including but not limited to nutritional trends, types of diets/eating plans.
  5. Educate clients on balanced healthy lifestyle choices.
  6. Maintain and monitor clients’ log sheets that relate to change in eating habits.
  7. Instruct (or assist with) cooking and/or nutrition education programs and services.

Qualifications and requirements

  1. Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a commitment to customer satisfaction; problem solving skills; proficient leadership and organizational skills.
  2. Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition; Registered Holistic Nutritionist (CSNN); Certified Nutritional Practitioner (Institute Holistic Nutrition) or suitable equivalent. Background in Kinesiology and Fitness an asset. Cooking background an asset.
  3. Current holder of Standard First Aid/CPR – C/AED Certification.
  4. Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be obtained upon offer of employment–results letter must be presented prior to employment start date.
  5. Must have own vehicle or method of transportation.
  6. Willing to work at various City of Vaughan Fitness Centres; must be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

 

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001,c.25) and will be used to determine qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Vaughan. Questions about this collection should be directed to Recreation Services, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1T1, 905-832-8500.

 We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.