Manager, Nutrition and Wellbeing (RD Certification) - Vancouver

JOB SUMMARY

Position: Manager, Nutrition and Wellbeing
Company: University of British Columbia
Job Location: Vancouver, BC

Job type: Full-time

Salary range: $5,906 - $8,508 Monthly

Posting ID: JR8632

Posting End Date: July 19, 2022

WORK PERFORMED

• Leads the development and implementation of SHCS-wide initiatives related to food, nutrition and health.
• Develops and implements evidence-based nutrition education and health promotion initiatives to enrich student learning and health, with a focus on the first year experience.
• Develops evidence-based educational materials and workshops for students & staff on a variety of topics focused on health and wellness.
• Develops and organizes wellness programs for students & staff that enhance overall health and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Provides confidential one-on-one counselling with residents via a variety of channels, including email, phone, and in-person, regarding topics including but not limited to: Nutrition counselling for weight related issues, disordered eating, restrictive or modified diets due to intolerances or allergies, vegan and vegetarian diets, sports nutrition, and positive body image.
• Positions SHCS as a leader in health promotion, including working with other departments on various projects and initiatives, and creating/maintaining partnerships with others working in health promotion at UBC.
• In collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team, creates marketing materials to promote wellness services and programs.
• Works with the Residence Life team to enhance connection to students and promote wellness services and programs.
• Provides education and guidance to culinary teams regarding menu and recipe nutrition. Analyzes menus and recipes to determine nutritional values
• Facilitates training for food service teams regarding procedures for dealing with food allergies and communication.
• Maintains, updates and creates content for blogs, websites and social media channels in collaboration with Marketing & Communications.
• Collaborates with campus partners specifically across the VP Students portfolio, to facilitate programs, workshops, communications and other initiatives related to student & staff wellbeing.
• Identifies and completes appropriate wellness projects as required.
• Represents SHCS for UBC Wellbeing and co-chairs the UBC Wellbeing Food and Nutrition Working Group
• Collaborates with the Faculty of Land & Food Systems, specifically with the Food, Nutrition & Health program and Dietetics program
• Works with Student Health Services to initiate consults and medical interventions as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Dietitian in good standing with The College of Dietitians of BC is required.
• University degree with a background in health, wellness, education or nutrition. 
• A minimum of 3 years of recent related experience.
• Experience in working with students and providing nutritional counselling.
• Experience with flexible and open learning techniques is desirable. Superior written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proven experience developing and implementing health & wellbeing programs.
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of staff, students and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

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