National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Extendicare

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Active registered dietitian registration
5+ years leadership in healthcare nutrition
Long-term care experience preferred
The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities

Job Summary

  • The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities.
  • Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with active registration and at least five years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or seniors' care settings.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a compassionate, mission-driven team.

Matching Summary

The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including EAP and robust benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Registered Dietitian registration
  • 5+ years leadership in healthcare nutrition
  • Long-term care experience preferred
  • Knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks
  • Proficiency with PointClickCare systems

Nice-to-have

  • Trauma-informed practice expertise
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Commitment to resident-centered dining models
  • Experience with accreditation and inspections
  • Data literacy for system-level improvement

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with active registration
  • Minimum 5 years leadership experience
  • Long-term care experience strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks
  • Ability to undertake frequent travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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