Summer Student - Public Health Nutrition Student
Requisition ID: 16073
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $19.487 - $20.838 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 29/08/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Wellness and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch at Ottawa Public Health is responsible for developing policies and interventions to help individuals achieve optimal health. They collaborate with organizations to create supportive social and physical environments and build community capacity in mental health, substance use, chronic disease and injury prevention, and vaccine-preventable diseases.
Supervised by a Public Health Dietitian and/or Public Health Nutritionist, the Public Health Nutrition Student will support groups, families, and the community in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition-related interventions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Post-secondary Student - completion of third year (or beyond) college or university in Baccalaureate degree in Nutrition (essential)
Two years or more of related experience is required, experience in client/customer service environment
Experience working with the public in health care related field is desirable
KNOWLEDGE
- Some knowledge of principles and practice of Public Health nutrition such as:
- health promotion concepts
- epidemiology
- development ages and stages
- group processes and group dynamics
- principles of community mobilization/development
- principles of teaching and learning
- plan and implement a learning plan towards increased knowledge and skill development
- learn, seek out mentorship opportunities, synthesize knowledge and skills in order to advance professionally
- communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both orally and in writing
- utilize creative decision-making and problem-solving skills
- set priorities and manage time effectively
- Knowledge of nutrition education issues.
- Advanced knowledge of computer systems and City software packages
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and work within the scope of practice of dieticians in training
- Communicate nutrition related issues effectively with individuals and groups in oral and written forms
- Assess the nutrition related needs of individuals, families and groups and be able to apply health counselling practices
- Develop skills in group facilitation/mobilization
- Utilize creative decision-making and problem solving skills
- Set priorities and manage time effectively
- Flexible, creative, self-directed learner
- Understands the differing beliefs and value systems of others and respectful of all individuals
- Self-starter, motivated, takes initiative
- Works and learns at the same time
- Aptitude to apply knowledge and skills towards continuous development in public health
- Knowledge, understanding and respect for different cultures, beliefs and values
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.