Specialist, Divisional Dietary Systems

Specialist, Divisional Dietary Systems

Health Services– Long Term Care

Status: (1) Regular Full-Time position

Salary Range: $92,153 - $115,189 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Travel required: Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. 

The Long-Term Care Division requires staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes. Staff are to have emotional intelligence ability to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the resident and their family.

While you won't be providing direct resident care, you will play an integral role in enhancing dietary processes across the Division to improve resident and client outcomes. You will report to the Supervisor, Practise, Innovation and Education, and be responsible for providing strategic assistance, research and day to day operational support and guidance for the divisional dietary system program delivered by the Long Term Care division

What you will do in this role:

• Develop, evaluate and maintain operational dietary policies, standards and guideline
• Coach mentor and guide the practice & skills development for dietary staff
• Manage the Customized Menu program system, menu edits and research, coordinate and deliver menu initiatives
• Lead the maintenance, advancement and data update of the dietary menu software system
• Develop and manage divisional eCPS Order Guide
• Monitor and follow up with vendor issues
• Manage divisional Recipe maintenance system while testing, updating and developing dietary recipes to ensure recipes are in compliance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act and Ontario Regulations, Public Health and the Region of Peel Policies and Procedures, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines
• Develop and conduct dietary department audits
• Manage the Menu Satisfaction Survey rollout, data analysis, trending and implementation of key recommendations
• Facilitate divisional dietary peer group
• Develop and conduct dietary and production related Education initiatives and learning tools that are audience specific - dietary staff, frontline staff and Clinical Dietitians
• Business process expert for Dietary related systems –Synergy, MealSuite, eCPS

What the role requires: 

• Regulated health profession designation as a registered dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Post Secondary diploma or degree in Food and Nutrition Management and/or Culinary Management is an asset
• Minimum five years food services experience in a health care setting
• Minimum two years experience in Long Term Care with knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care standards, guidelines and requirements for the long term care industry 
• Registered member in good standing with Canadian Society Nutrition Management  and Ontario Society Nutrition Management is an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Project and Power Point)
• Working knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge and project management processes

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong presentation and written communication skills
• Strong collaborative and consultative style
• Client service oriented, with ability to effectively work with staff at all levels of the organization
• Planning and organizational time management skills
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• Red Seal Cook is an asset
• Experience in Adult Education is an asset

Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work!

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within Long Term Care  are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check - current within 6 months
• TB Skin Testing - current within 6 months 
• Fully Vaccinated against COVID18, including 3rd booster - or medical exemption 

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks.

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.