Evaluate the nutritional status of individuals and provide nutrition guidance and consulting to health professionals, individuals, dietetic interns, community groups, government, and the media
Aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition
They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, home healthcare agencies, and extended care facilities, community health centers, the food, and beverage industry, educational institutions, and government and sports organizations, or they may work as private consultants.
Average Hourly
$36.50
Range Hourly
$23.08 – $49.50
Average Yearly
$71,175
Range Yearly
$50,819 – $98,144
Dietitian and nutritionist (3132)
Administrative dietitian, Clinical dietitian, Community nutritionist, Consultant dietitian, Dietitian, Dietitian-nutritionist, Nutrition specialist, Nutritionist, Public health dietitian, Public health nutritionist, Registered dietitian (RD), Research dietitian
Dietitians require a bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field such as food and nutritional science or biochemistry and a period of supervised practical training (approximately 1 year)
Nutritionists usually require similar education and training as dietitians.
Medium
The employment outlook is good to fair in most provinces. More information is available here
Depends on the employment area government, hospitals, research, food industry. This depends also on the level of experience.
One to two years of relevant experience including one year of internship.
University of British Columbia: Food, Nutrition and Health Program (BSc), Dietetics Major
University of Alberta: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science, Dietetics Specialization
University of Saskatchewan: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
Université d’Ottawa: Baccalauréat spécialisé en sciences des aliments et de la nutrition
McGill University: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics Major
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Passionate about good food and people; interested in helping about nutrition; Leadership skill; Strong communication ability; good organizational and time management skills; good people skills, ability to work independently; team-oriented; inquisitive; willingness to learn; flexible
The national Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (CDRE) is a requirement for registration once academic and practicum requirements have been met. Must be registered to practice with Dietitians of Canada and/or also provincial regulatory bodies like College of Dietitians of Alberta
Hospitals and Doctor’s offices
Nursing and residential care facilities
Ambulatory health care services
Food industry
Government: Provide expertise on nutrition policy
Private practice
Research
Education - Universities
A 2 to 4-year Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in foods and nutrition from an accredited Canadian University is required
Foreign degrees can be assessed to determine equivalency to a Canadian accredited degree program
Practicum or Internship lasting 40 to 45 weeks to gain experience
Registration with a Provision regulatory body