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 nutritional care
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 in Canada
Job Summary
The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities in Canada.
Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with active registration and at least five years of progressive leadership experience overseeing nutritional care in healthcare settings.
Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.
Matching Summary
The role provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for nutritional care and culinary programs across Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Communities in Canada.
Salary
Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including Employee Family Assistance Program and robust benefits package
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Active Registered Dietitian registration
5 years leadership in nutritional care
Long-term care experience preferred
Knowledge of provincial regulatory frameworks
Data literacy for clinical and operational indicators
Proficiency with PointClickCare health systems
Nice-to-have
Trauma-informed practice expertise
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Commitment to cultural responsiveness
Experience with accreditation inspections
Mentorship and coaching capabilities
Key Requirements
Registered Dietitian (RD) with active provincial registration
Minimum 5 years leadership experience in nutritional care
Long-term care setting experience strongly preferred
Frequent travel across Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and Markham