National Director, Nutritional Care And Culinary Services

Summit Place LTC / Extendicare

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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Active registered dietitian registration
5+ years healthcare leadership experience
Long-term care dietary services oversight
** The National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Summit Place LTC / Extendicare in Markham, Ontario, is responsible for providing strategic leadership in nutritional care, dietary services, and culinary programs across long-term care homes and retirement communities. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietitian with significant leadership experience and a commitment to evidence-based, resident-centered care. **

Job Summary

  • The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities to advance resident health and quality of life.
  • Candidates must demonstrate expertise in leading quality improvement initiatives and applying clinical data to drive system-level improvements while ensuring strict adherence to provincial regulatory frameworks.
  • Extendicare offers a comprehensive benefits package, continuous mentorship, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization serving nearly 30,000 team members.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The National Director of Nutritional Care and Culinary Services at Summit Place LTC / Extendicare in Markham, Ontario, is responsible for providing strategic leadership in nutritional care, dietary services, and culinary programs across long-term care homes and retirement communities. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietitian with significant leadership experience and a commitment to evidence-based, resident-centered care. **

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package including Employee Family Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Registered Dietitian registration
  • 5+ years healthcare leadership experience
  • Long-term care dietary services oversight
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge Ontario Manitoba Alberta
  • PointClickCare health information systems proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Trauma-informed practice expertise
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration skills
  • Data-driven quality improvement initiatives
  • Cultural responsiveness in menu planning
  • Mentorship and professional development focus

Key Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with active provincial registration
  • Minimum five years progressive leadership in nutritional care
  • Experience in long-term care or seniors' care settings
  • Proficiency in PointClickCare and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to undertake frequent provincial and national travel

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