Dietitian - TELUS, Calgary

Role overview

TELUS Health is dedicated to empowering individuals to live their healthiest lives through innovative healthcare technology and personalized clinical care. If you are exploring TELUS careers or looking for administration jobs in Calgary within healthcare, this clinical dietitian position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Joining our Calgary-based multidisciplinary healthcare team at TELUS Sky, you will collaborate daily with dietitians, nurses, exercise physiologists, physicians, and wellness coaches. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care to clients across the health spectrum, specializing in chronic condition management (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, and gut health), athletic performance, energy optimization, and managing food allergies or intolerances.

What you'll do

• Screening all patient charts prior to their appointment
• Reviewing and assessing relevant laboratory data
• Conducting a thorough history of food and diet concerns
• Analyzing and comparing food intake with nutritional requirements
• Applying knowledge of nutrition requirements throughout the life cycle
• Translating scientific, medical, and nutrition information into practical, individualized nutrition recommendations for our clients and supporting them in goal setting
• Determining potential nutrient, supplement, and drug interactions
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, and wellness coaches) to provide optimal care; meeting weekly to discuss complex cases and coordinate care
• Conducting individual counseling sessions, with dedicated time for chart review, lab analysis, and team collaboration meetings

Qualifications

To qualify for this clinical role within TELUS jobs Calgary postings, candidates must meet the following required criteria:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Science, Nutrition Major
• Dietetic Internship completed in a public or private healthcare environment
• Current Registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a clinical dietitian, OR a recent graduate with strong practicum experience in a clinical setting and demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Strong skills in communication, interpersonal interaction, organization, and time management
• Comfortable with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and Microsoft Outlook
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

The following additional assets are considered great-to-have:

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• Experience delivering virtual or telehealth nutrition counseling
• Experience providing nutrition counselling and support to clients using GLP-1 medications
• Familiarity with nutrition tracking apps or dietary assessment software tools