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About the company
Organization Overview Who We Are: Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being.
Who We Serve: DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill.
How We Work: Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness supports, and health education.
Why Join Now: This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community. by diversifying, expanding, and leveraging our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, Brand, Client Stories and Resources.
Your tasks
Position Overview Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team of health professionals, the Registered Dietitian- Diabetes Educator provides education, consultation and liaison to clients, caregivers, family members and other service providers in Oshawa and contributes to the attainment of program objectives.
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for maintaining the professional standards of the discipline and in meeting the criteria of the job description set out by that discipline. Actively participating in regular team meetings, liaising with community-based providers, advocating on behalf of clients and their families and participation in inter-professional patient and family conferences as needed. In addition, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for adhering to the standards specific to the DEP team under the supervision of the manager.
Additionally, the Registered Dietitian will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of health professionals across the region/community network that influence the health environment targeted to the client population, as well as within the Agency?s team structure, in support of goals that align with and achieve the Agency?s strategy, Mission, Vision and Values. The collaborative practice of this position includes accepting referrals from, consulting with, or referring to other health care providers in order to promote comprehensive and continuous care in both primary and acute care specialty practice.
What we offer
Salary Range: Annualized salary range $66,745 - $72,966, commensurate on skills and experience, plus participation in HOOPP and Group Benefits.
How to apply
Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: October 21, 2026, at 5:00pm
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Position Title: Registered Dietitian (Diabetes Educator) in the Diabetes Education Program (DEP)
*Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time Position Status:** This is a Bargaining Unit position. All terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement apply.
Hours of Work/Schedule: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week
Position Reports To: Manager, Integrated Care and Experience
Primary Work Location: Oshawa, ON; (with flexibility to transition to/work at other DCHC sites as required).