National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Extendicare

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Not specified (potential travel required).
Active registered dietitian registration
Five years progressive leadership experience
Long-term care or seniors' care setting
The National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Extendicare is a senior leadership role focused on providing strategic oversight for nutritional care and culinary programs across long-term care homes and retirement communities. The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident-centered dining experiences and uphold quality and safety standards

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.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing quality of life.

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The National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Extendicare is a senior leadership role focused on providing strategic oversight for nutritional care and culinary programs across long-term care homes and retirement communities. The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident-centered dining experiences and uphold quality and safety standards.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust package including EAP and growth opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Registered Dietitian registration
  • Five years progressive leadership experience
  • Long-term care or seniors' care setting
  • Knowledge of legislative regulatory frameworks
  • Proficiency in PointClickCare health systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with trauma-informed practice
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Commitment to cultural responsiveness
  • Data literacy for system-level improvement
  • Mentorship and coaching capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with active provincial registration
  • Minimum 5 years leadership experience in nutritional care
  • Long-term care experience strongly preferred
  • Frequent travel across Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta required

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