31121 - Dietitians and Nutritionists

Dietitians and Nutritionists are in high demand across Canada due to the country's rapidly growing Healthcare industry throughout the private and public sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Meaning, there will be many job opportunities available for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Canada. Salaries can range from $42,000 to $88,500 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Dietitians and Nutritionists jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in some of Canada’s popular employment areas including Hospitals, Home Healthcare agencies and Extended Care facilities, Community Health Centers, the Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical industries, Educational institutions, and Government and Sports organizations. There are numerous opportunities for professionals to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Dietitians and Nutritionists in Canada. 

Dietitians and Nutritionists in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Dietitians and Nutritionists pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

Example Titles

• 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

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs and services for individuals, communities, and populations.
• Manage food service systems in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, privately owned-food service outlets, or similar settings.
• Provide nutrition guidance, label interpretation, and consultation services to health professionals, individuals, dietetic interns, community groups, government, and the media.
• Evaluate the nutritional status of individuals and aid in the prevention and/or treatment of inadequate nutrition.
• Plan, evaluate and conduct nutrition education programs and develop educational materials for various audiences.
• Practice on an individual basis or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine the nutritional needs of patients and to plan, implement and evaluate normal and therapeutic diets to maintain and enhance general health.
• Analyze current scientific nutritional studies, conduct research, and evaluate program effectiveness to improve the nutritional value, taste, appearance, and preparation of food.
• Work within the industry in the development, testing, evaluation, and marketing of food and nutrition products or as a company representative supplying product-related information to health professionals.
• Confer with other health professionals, community groups, government, and the media to provide consultation and advice in areas of nutrition interpretation, intervention, and policy.
• Supervise training of dietetic interns.

Employment Requirements

• Dietitians require a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field such as food and nutritional science from a program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP), and a period of supervised practical training.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) is required in all provinces except Quebec.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces for dietitians.
• Membership in the national association, Dietitians of Canada, is voluntary.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required for nutritionists in Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Alberta. In the remaining provinces, nutritionists may require the same education and practical training as dietitians.
• Membership with the national association, Dietitians of Canada, and/or a provincial regulatory body is available for nutritionists who have the same education and practical training as dietitians.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 31121

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Dietitians and Nutritionists are expected to total 4,000, while 4,100 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Dietitians and Nutritionists jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 31121.