Registered dietitian staffing and jobs across Canada
Registered dietitians and the teams that need them. We connect registered dietitians with contract, relief and permanent roles in long-term care, hospitals, community programs and clinics across Canada.
- Free for candidates. Always.
- Licences verified with the regulator
- Every province and territory except Quebec
Nutrition care based on evidence
Registered dietitians assess nutritional needs and plan care for people with medical conditions, swallowing difficulties or special diets.
Clinical nutrition
Malnutrition, diabetes, kidney disease, oncology, tube feeding and parenteral nutrition in hospital settings.
Long-term care
Resident assessments, therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets, menu review and care plan input.
Community and public health
Counselling, group programs, chronic disease prevention and health promotion.
Where registered dietitians work
An LTC dietitian role and an acute care clinical nutrition role are different jobs.
Long-term care
Clinical nutrition support for residents.
Long-term care staffingHospital
Inpatient clinical nutrition and outpatient clinics.
Hospital staffingHome and community care
Home visits and community programs.
Home and community care staffingAllied health and private practice
Contracted dietitian services.
Allied health clinic staffingHow it works
For dietitians
- Submit your profileShare your registration details.
- Tell usYour preferred setting, hours and location.
- We verifyYour registration, with your consent.
- We introduce youTo employers and support the offer and start.
For employers
- Share the detailsSetting, hours per week and duration.
- We searchRegistered dietitians.
- We verifyRegistration and references.
- You decideYou interview and decide.
Services that apply: contract and relief staffing and direct hire.
Dietetics is regulated in every province
A dietitian must be registered with the regulator in the province where they practise to use the title "registered dietitian".
Dietetics is regulated in all ten provinces. It is not regulated in Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut, though employers there may still ask for provincial registration.
Entry to practice is a bachelor's degree from an accredited program, supervised practical training, and the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE). Dietitians of Canada is the national association, not the regulator.
The word "nutritionist" is treated differently depending on province, so employers should confirm that a candidate is a registered dietitian.
Our process: We verify registration with the regulator before presenting a candidate. Read more on our credentialing and compliance page.
Moving provinces? Apply to the destination regulator. Mobility rules may help, and timelines are theirs.
Regulators by province and territory
| Province or territory | Regulator |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) |
| Alberta | College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA) |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan College of Dietitians (SCD) |
| Manitoba | College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM) |
| Ontario | College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick Association of Dietitians (NBAD) |
| Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia Regulator of Dietetics (NSRD) |
| Prince Edward Island | College of Dietitians of Prince Edward Island (CDPEI) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians |
| Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut | Dietetics is not regulated. Employer requirements differ. |
What you can expect from us
Healthcare only
We understand that an LTC dietitian role and an acute care clinical nutrition role are different jobs.
Registration first
We verify before presenting.
Consent first
No submission to an employer without your permission.
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Allied health clinic staffingFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist?
Registered dietitians are regulated health professionals. Use of the word "nutritionist" varies by province. Employers filling clinical roles should hire a registered dietitian, and we only present candidates whose registration we have verified with the provincial regulator. Tell us your situation through the candidate or employer form and we will give you a straight answer, with no obligation.
Do long-term care homes need a dietitian?
Requirements are set by provincial legislation and vary by province. Ask your provincial health ministry or regulator for the current rules that apply to your home. We can help you plan coverage once you know your requirement. Tell us your situation through the candidate or employer form and we will give you a straight answer, with no obligation.
Do you place dietitians on part-time or contract hours?
Yes, where employers have a need. Many dietitian roles are part-time. Tell us the hours you want, or the hours your home or program needs, and we will let you know what we can offer under contract, relief or permanent arrangements.
Do you recruit dietary aides or food service staff?
Our focus is registered dietitians. Tell us about other needs through the employer form and we will say if we can help. Tell us your situation through the candidate or employer form and we will give you a straight answer, with no obligation.
Does it cost anything to submit my profile?
No. Free for candidates. Always. We are paid by the facility, never by you. You can submit your profile, talk through roles and decide on introductions without paying anything at any stage, and there are no placement fees or hidden charges on your side.
What do you do with my personal information?
We use it to match you with roles and verify registration, with your consent, and we follow Canadian privacy law. Nothing is shared with an employer without your permission, and you can ask us what we hold about you at any time. Read the details in our Privacy Policy.
Ready when you are
Not sure which fits? Contact us. We do not currently place in Quebec.
I am a registered dietitian
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