National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Extendicareleduc

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid due to frequent travel).
Strategic leadership for nutritional care
Evidence-informed, person-centred nutritional care
Develops strong teams through mentorship
This job posting seeks a National Director for Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Extendicareleduc in Markham, Ontario. The role emphasizes strategic leadership in dietary services and nutritional care within long-term care settings, requiring a Registered Dietitian with significant leadership experience

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care, dietary services, and culinary programs across Long‑Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities.
  • This role requires frequently business travels across Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and to the Markham Head Office.
  • At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

This job posting seeks a National Director for Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Extendicareleduc in Markham, Ontario. The role emphasizes strategic leadership in dietary services and nutritional care within long-term care settings, requiring a Registered Dietitian with significant leadership experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic leadership for nutritional care
  • Evidence-informed, person-centred nutritional care
  • Develops strong teams through mentorship
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Resident and family-centred care

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative, just, and learning-oriented culture
  • Outcomes-focused approach to nutrition
  • Trauma-informed practice

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with active registration
  • Minimum five (5) years progressive leadership experience
  • Long-term care experience strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in health information systems
  • Ability to undertake frequent provincial and national travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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