Position Summary
Kamloops Public Health has a relief, part time (0.60 FTE) Public Health Dietitian opening. Days of work are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 08:30 to 16:30 hours.
What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Locations that qualify for B.C. student loan forgiveness
• Positions eligible for the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program
About the location | Public Health Centres are responsible for delivering core programs for public health that broadly cover the areas of health improvement, prevention of disease, disability and injury, health emergency management, and environmental health.
About the Job | This position will provide coverage until February 2026, or the return of incumbent. The Public Health Dietitian uses a population health approach to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate programs, projects and policies which promote healthy eating, food security and food sovereignty among populations. The Public Health Dietitian applies a health equity and social determinants of health lens to improve healthy eating and food security and ensures services are provided in an evidence-informed, inclusive and culturally safe manner. Many relief positions will lead to permanent employment.
About the Community | Proud to be Canada's Tournament Capital, the city of Kamloops is situated in the heart of the southern interior at the meeting of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is the 3rd largest city outside the Lower Mainland and is the centre of commercial trade and services for the region. Being in Kamloops there is a certain sense of community that can only be afforded living in a city like this. It’s an amazing place to be. So much mentorship and support. The teamwork is second to none. You always have somebody to turn to and ask for help. Interior Health provides a wholesome and full life within work and outside of work. It’s a four seasoned town. We’ve got everything that you could want to do year-round.
About us | Interior Health is a leading public health authority in B.C.. We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
Qualifications
• B.Sc. with a Major in Dietetics.
• Registrant with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
• Two years’ recent experience in population health or public health nutrition, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
Comments
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.