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DIETETIC CAREERS
PROFESSIONALPATHWAYWORKSHOPS
Fiona Yeudall PhD RDDC DirectorSchool of NutritionAdapted from presentationby Judy Paisley PhD RD
Goals
This workshop will provide info on:
1) the varied settings in which dietitians work
2) workforce and job prospects3) paths to become a dietitian
Jan 2015
What is a registered dietitian?
• Uniquely educated & trained food & nutrition professional
• Translate scientific knowledge for use by Canadians
• Regulated health profession – education, training, practice governed by legislation
Jan 2015
www.collegeofdietitians.org
Healthcare
• Provide nutritional support to individuals and families
• Hospitals• Community Health
Centres & Family Health Teams
• Long Term Care facilities• See Video: Vanita Pais
http://ryerson.ca/nutritionandfood/alumni/index.htmlJan 2015
Healthcare
• Public Health Units: • Provide nutrition
information to meet communities’ needs– Public Health
Dietitians– Public Health
Nutritionists (master’s degree required) www.osnpph.on.ca
Jan 2015
Davorka Monti: Healthy Start for Mom & Me program (Winnipeg PH)• Read more: http
://www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Davorka-Monti.aspx
Healthcare
Jillyan Jay: programs for school-aged kids & parents (Peace Country HU, Alberta)• Read more: http://
www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Jillyan-Jay.aspx • http://
www.dailyheraldtribune.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2384156&archive=true
Jan 2015
Food Service Management
• Manage all aspects of large food service departments (hospitals, LTC, cafeterias…)
• E.g.,– Aramark– Cara Foods– Compass Canada
Jan 2015
/www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Linda-Clark.aspx
Clara Ming Pi: Designed food service computer systems & “carbon neutral” kitchen ( works in Canada, Hong Kong, China)Read more: http://www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Clara-Ming-Pi.aspx
Claudia Prusak: Director of Quality & Customer Service, Vancouver HealthRead more: http://www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Claudia-Prusak.aspx
Food Service Management
Jan 2015
Health-related organizations
• Promote Canadians’ health– Heart & Stroke
Foundation– Canadian Diabetes
Association• Samara Foisey (RU
alumna working for Heart & Stroke Foundation)
See video: http://ryerson.ca/nutritionandfood/alumni/index.html Jan 2015
Food industry
• Product development & testing
• Food production• Product marketing• Product labeling
(regulatory affairs)• Provide information
to consumers• Loblaws, General Mills,
Kraft, Univilever…http://www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Pierrette-Buklis.aspx
Jan 2015
Commodity organizations
• Provide consumer information• Ontario Pork, The Canadian Sugar
Institute, Beef Information Centre…
Isabelle Neiderer, Director of Nutrition, Dairy Farmers of CanadaRead more: http://www.dairynutrition.ca/our-dietitians
Jan 2015
Government • Policy development and planning,
research, knowledge translation• E.g., Health Canada, EatRight Ontario• http://
www.dietitians.ca/Find-A-Dietitian/Search-for-a-Dietitian.aspx
Christine Cicco: Website Manager, EatRight Ontario http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Default.aspx
Jan 2015
Research• Product related: Food industry
– E.g., Contract Testing http://www.contracttesting.com/ • Health related: Hospitals, universities, non-profit
organizations, pharmaceutical companies
Dr. Heather Keller: Conducts research related to nutrition and agingRead more: http://www.drheatherkeller.com/research.htm
Jan 2015
Private Health Care Clinics
• Provide fee-for-service nutrition counseling and support–Health care clinics –Wellness centres
Margeaux Maniatis: Supports clients before and after weight loss surgeries, Surgical Weight Loss Centre, Toronto
Jan 2015
Home Care Agencies
• Provide in-home nutrition support for people living with disabilities, older adults
• http://www.homecareontario.ca/public/about/members.cfm
www.homecareontario.ca
Jan 2015
Pharmaceutical Industry• Conduct nutrition research & develop product &
nutrition information for consumers• Nutritional product sales: vitamins, minerals,
specialized nutrition products (enteral nutrition)• E.g.,
– Bristol Meyers, Eli Lily…– http://www.pfizer.com/nutrition/ – Michelle Latinsky: knowledge translation for Jamieson
Vitamins (RU alumna)http://www.jamiesonvitamins.com/fightfallstress
Jan 2015
Private practice
• Support clients interested in:– disease prevention– healthy body weights
• Fitness centres• Sports nutrition
Fran Berkoff: Author, columnistRead more: http://www.calgarysun.com/author/fran-berkoff Jan 2015
Education
• Public health dietitians – school boards
• Universities & Colleges – teaching, research
www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Jennifer-Taylor.aspx
Jan 2015
Entrepreneurial Careers
• Liz Pearson: author, public speaker,CBC news regular, Chatelaine columnist, workshop leader, consultantRead more: http://www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Liz-Pearson.aspx
• Jennifer Gibson: Sports nutrition (Women’s Pro Tennis Tour, Cdn Women’s Soccer, Softball Canada…)
• Read more: http://www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Jennifer-Gibson.aspx
Jan 2015
Emerging areas• Mental health & addictions• Knowledge Translation (see
http://www.ktecop.ca/resources/)Linda Gilmour-Kessler: Works with communities and allied health professionals to support the nutritional health of people living with mental health conditions and addictions, SaskatchewanRead more: http://www.dietitians.ca/Career-Stories/Linda-Gilmour-Kessler.aspx Jan 2015
What are grads doing?
• Join the Ryerson School of Nutrition Professional Networking group
• http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4128756&trk=hb_side_g
Jan 2015
www.linkedin.com
Dietitian or Nutritionist?
• Dietitian: regulated health profession, standards for education, training, practice
• Nutritionist: unregulated
www.collegeofdietitians.org
Jan 2015
Workforce Statistics (2011)• ≐ 6000 dietitians in Canada• National workforce analysis, N= 3749• 45% work in clinical settings (across Canada)• Most work full time (69% on ON)• 49% were satisfied with advancement opportunities
(ON)• Ont has the lowest # of dietitians per capita (21 per
100,000 residents)Read more: http://www.dietitians.ca/Downloadable-Content/Members-Only/Workforce-Meta-Analysis-Report-English.aspx
Jan 2015
Workforce Statistics (2011)
• Earnings (Ontario):– $35-45000 6%– $45-55000 15%– $55-65000 28%– $65-75000 28%– $75000 + 23%
• 35% were satisfied with earnings (ON)
Read more: http://www.dietitians.ca/Downloadable-Content/Members-Only/Workforce-Meta-Analysis-Report-English.aspx
Jan 2015
Are there jobs for dietitians?
• 2009 survey of new internship graduates (n=112) 1 year after graduation:– 43% found a job before graduating– 53% of remainder found job within 5 months– Most worked in clinical (61%)
& community (24%) settings– 1 year post-graduation, 89% were employed– Of those not employed,
25% were pursuing higher education
Jan 2015
• 2009 survey:– 62% of new graduates did not have to relocate to
find a job– Average hourly starting rate was $30/hr
($58,500/year)– Read more:
http://www.dietitians.ca/Downloadable-Content/Public/2009-Employment-Profile-for-New-Graduate-Dietitian.aspx
Are there jobs for dietitians?
Jan 2015
• 2011 Workforce Analysis:– 50% of existing workforce plans to retire within 10
years– Existing unfilled dietitian vacancies across Canada– Predicts increased demand for dietitians due to:
• Population growth• Increasing numbers of older Canadians• Ongoing developments in food industry
Are there jobs for dietitians?
Jan 2015
Where can dietitians work?
• Across Canada: fulfill registration requirements of provincial regulatory bodies (colleges)
• Internationally: Dietitians of Canada has reciprocity agreements with some countries
Jan 2015 http://daa.asn.au
www.eatright.org
Is this the right career for you?• Do your research:
– Talk, ask, join, network, connect on LinkedIn– Dietitians of Canada & College of Dietitians
of Ontario websites• Identify your interests:
– Scientific literature– Non-fiction books, articles
about food & nutrition issues– Course assignments
• Explore your interests:– VolunteerJan 2015
www.ryerson.ca/career
What is Dietitians of Canada?
• DC• National professional
organization:– Supports members’
continuing education– Provides nutrition
info to public– Sets and assesses
standards for dietitians’ education & training
• Membership is voluntary
Jan 2015
www.dietitians.ca
What is the College of Dietitians of Ontario?
• CDO• Regulatory body
governing dietitians working in Ontario
• Ensures thatdietitians practice according to the laws
• Must belong to CDO to practice as a dietitian in Ontario
Jan 2015
www.collegeofdietitians.org
All Paths Involve:• Education• Training (internship or
graduate practicum)• Canadian Dietetic
Registration Exam
3 Paths to Becoming a Dietitian
Jan 2015
3 Paths to Becoming a Dietitian
Read more: http://www.dietitians.ca/Career/Education/career_chart.aspx Jan 2015
Path A: Fully integrated undergraduate program
e.g., UBC-Enter 1st year-Apply for entry to integrated program (50% acceptance rate)-Accept ~30 students- 5 years to complete
Jan 2015
Path B: Partially integrated undergraduate program
e.g., St Francis Xavier:-Accept ~30 students-Apply for ~ 10 integrated internship positions- 5 years to complete, if integrated-Otherwise apply for external internship or accredited masters after 4 year degree
Jan 2015
Path C: Non-integrated undergraduate program
e.g., Ryerson, U of Guelph:-Accept 100-120 students-Complete degree-Apply for internship or DC accredited master’s
Jan 2015
More information:• School of Nutrition's DC Bb org
– Available to all current students– Others: From your Ryerson email, send
request to be enrolled to dcinfo@ryerson.ca
• FAQ document (REVISED 2011)• Workshops• DC program Director
– fyeudall@ryerson.ca
Jan 2015
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