Diet Technician

Job Description

In collaboration with the Registered Dietitians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Diet Technician provides nutrition care to low- and moderate-risk patients by conducting nutrition screening and assessments, prioritizing caseloads, collecting and documenting nutrition information, integrating nutritional needs and patient preferences into meal plans (according to therapeutic diets), and providing nutrition education as appropriate. The Diet Technician also serves as a liaison between Clinical Nutritional, Food Services, patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring accurate documentation in Meditech Expanse and Computrition to support the provision of safe, patient-centered nutrition care.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviors and attitudes.

• Graduate of a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, or Food and Nutrition Management diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Candidates with a Food and Nutrition Management Diploma must be active member with Canadian Society Nutrition Management (CSNM)
• Minimum 1 year experience working in as a diet tech in a hospital setting, preferred
• Broad-based understanding of clinical nutrition needs across diverse patient populations
• Experience providing patient care and education to patients and families
• Experience with developing and applying nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations, an asset
• Self-directed with strong critical thinking skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Effectively prioritizes and manages workload both independently and collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and rapidly changing healthcare environment
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of patients
• The capacity to work cohesively as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Meditech Expanse and Computrition (or comparable computer software programs)
• Demonstrates a caring, respectful and professional approach
• Excellent attendance record

Additional Information

Status: Temporary Part-time (Approx. 18 months)

Hours: Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 8 and 12 hours shifts; 0600-1800 and 08:00am-1600 (Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $33.783 to $39.949 per hour

Date Posted: August 6, 2026

Internal Applicants Due by: August 13, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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