National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Extendicare

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Not specified (potential for frequent travel across ontario, manitoba, and alberta)
Active registered dietitian registration
5+ years healthcare leadership experience
Long-term care nutritional care expertise
Extendicare is seeking a National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services to provide strategic leadership for dietary services across long-term care homes and retirement communities in Canada. The ideal candidate should be a Registered Dietitian with extensive leadership experience in healthcare, particularly within the seniors' care sector

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 demonstrate expertise in leading quality improvement initiatives and applying data to drive system-level improvements in resident health and safety.
  • Extendicare offers a comprehensive benefits package, continuous mentorship, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization serving seniors nationwide.

Matching Summary

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Extendicare is seeking a National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services to provide strategic leadership for dietary services across long-term care homes and retirement communities in Canada. The ideal candidate should be a Registered Dietitian with extensive leadership experience in healthcare, particularly within the seniors' care sector.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Registered Dietitian registration
  • 5+ years healthcare leadership experience
  • Long-term care nutritional care expertise
  • Regulatory compliance in food services
  • Data literacy for quality improvement

Nice-to-have

  • Trauma-informed practice knowledge
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration skills
  • Mentorship and coaching abilities
  • Cultural responsiveness in menu planning
  • Experience with PointClickCare systems

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with active provincial registration
  • Minimum 5 years progressive leadership in nutritional care
  • Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks
  • Proficiency in health information systems like PointClickCare
  • Ability to undertake frequent provincial and national travel

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