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PRIMARY CARE DIETITIAN 

Status: Regular full-time (1.0 FTE)

Reporting To: Registered Dietitian & Kinesiologist Supervisor

Date Available: Negotiable

Shift Pattern: Days

Hours of Work: 7.75 hours per day, 38.75 hours per week

Program: Prevention and Promotion

Classification: Dietitian

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $40.29 - $53.56 per hour

Closing Date: July 6, 2026

About Us

Mosaic Primary Care Network (PCN) provides a wide range of primary health care services in the northeast and southeast Calgary communities in partnership with a group of family doctors.  Our talented interdisciplinary health care teams work together to provide services that best support patient needs.

We want YOU to bring your expertise to our growing team as we continue to develop solutions to meet the needs of our local community.  If you have initiative, are resourceful, engage easily in teamwork, and most importantly, want to make a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Primary Care Dietitian works within a team-based environment in Mosaic PCN clinics and physician offices. The primary purpose of the role is to provide nutritional expertise to address the needs of patients experiencing nutrition-related conditions/diseases. The Primary Care Dietitian strives to improve health through nutrition strategies consistent with population health promotion. The focus is on achieving outcomes to meet the Mosaic PCN objectives.

The Primary Care Dietitian assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates appropriate and optimal nutritional care with the goal to improve nutritional and health status. The role consults with patients both one on one and in group settings.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment

• Assesses the nutritional status of individuals, families, and communities through screening, data collection, ongoing monitoring, and reassessment.

Intervention

• Educates individuals, families, and communities to assist in applying nutrition principles to improve overall health status using motivational interviewing and behavioural change management.
• Provides clinical services using a patient centred approach in both one to one and group settings.
• Identifies priorities, target dates, and strategies, together with the patients, which contribute to individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Evaluates the extent to which outcomes have been achieved and recommends alternative treatments as necessary.
• Consults directly with family physicians and provides referring physicians with concise verbal or written feedback in a timely manner.
• Develops and delivers nutrition education and health promotion programs targeting populations of concern.

Inter-professional Collaboration

• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ needs to ensure they receive appropriate and optimal care.
• Mentors colleagues and dietetic interns in areas of expertise and seeks mentorship to achieve full potential in professional development.

Documentation

• Documents all phases of patient care in the appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to maintain accurate and timely records, as well as recording the details of clinical interactions in MPCN evaluation systems.

Community Engagement

• Participates in community activities within the Mosaic PCN catchment area, including health fairs, conferences, and other community events to promote Mosaic programs and services.

Professional Development

• Identifies and works to achieve own professional development needs which support goals set in performance reviews.

Population Health Programming

• Participates in and informs the ongoing operation, planning, and evaluation of community-based population health programs.

 Other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licenses

• Bachelors’ degree in nutrition.
• Licensed within the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, ideally in public health, health promotion or community-based nutrition.
• Experience working with ethnically diverse, vulnerable, and high risk populations.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition strategies that is consistent with population health promotion.
• Knowledge of nutrition recommendations and concepts.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and written in English.
• Computer knowledge literacy including MS Office and Outlook/Calendar management.
• Sound judgment and ability to develop collaborative working relationships.
• Self-directed, flexible, and displays initiative.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Assets

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certificate.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certificate.
• Pediatric counseling experience.

Competencies

The Core Competencies listed below are identified by Mosaic PCN leadership and should be demonstrated by all employees across the organization:

Practice Communication Excellence (Communication)

• Plan and deliver oral and written communications respectfully and tactfully to make an impact and persuade an intended audience.

Build Community-Feeling (Teamwork)

• Able to share due credit with coworkers, display enthusiasm, and team spirit and promote a friendly group working environment.

Advocate for Patient/Client (Patient/Client-Centricity)

• Able to demonstrate a high level of patient/client service delivery in a respectful and caring manner.

Understand Values of Change (Adaptability)

• Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things with a positive attitude.

Embrace Culture and Diversity (Cultural Competency)

• Developing positive attitudes towards diverse populations; gaining knowledge of different life practices and world views.

Act with Professionalism (Personal Effectiveness)

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeless or work and achieves results with little oversight.

Working Conditions

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• Ability to travel on public transportation or valid drivers license with access to own car in good repair is required.

Why Mosaic PCN

We provide a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including: comprehensive health and dental coverage, Health Spending Account (HSA) / Wellness Account (WA), a group RRSP matching program, professional development opportunities, generous vacation and other paid time off, and more!

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and a current police information check (PIC) at the applicant’s expense. The results of the PIC may alter or revoke any offer made by Mosaic PCN.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest and resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to proceed through the selection process will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

This position is part of the bargaining unit covered by a collective agreement with Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).