Nutrition Educator

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Nutrition Services, the Nutrition Educator is responsible for teaching food selection, budgeting and food preparation skills, co-ordinating food security initiatives, providing nutrition education sessions and promoting food literacy and healthy eating. The Nutrition Educator plans, develops, co-ordinates and implements food and nutrition programs and services.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate of Science degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited university.
• Two years experience in areas related to program assignments including teaching food selection, preparation skills, community presentations and small group facilitation with diverse groups.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence, and a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Knowledge of food, food science, menu planning, food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, food safety and budgeting.
• Knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition.
• Knowledge of the impact of social, income, economic, environmental and cultural issues in food access, food selection and food preparation.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.

Scheduled Hours

35

Scheduled Shifts

Monday to Friday, 8:30pm – 4:30pm

START DATE: Immediate

How to Apply

Please apply online by June 16, 2021. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

Salary

$37.42 to $40.67 per hour

This is a Replacement Union position – CUPE Local 905 (York Region Unit).