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31121 - Dietitians and Nutritionists

Broad Occupation Category

3 - Health occupations.

TEER

1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.

Major Group

31 - Professional occupations in health.

Sub-major Group

311 - Health treating and consultation professionals.

Minor Group

31121 - Dietitians and nutritionists.

Main Duties

Dietitians and Nutritionists perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs and meal plans
  • Assess nutritional status and design therapeutic diets
  • Provide nutrition counselling to individuals and groups
  • Manage food service systems in hospitals and institutions
  • Develop educational materials and public health nutrition campaigns
  • Conduct research and analyze nutritional data and studies
  • Work in product development within the food and pharmaceutical industries
  • Supervise dietetic interns and support staff
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and government agencies
  • Promote healthy eating habits and disease prevention strategies

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • A bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field is required.
  • Graduation from a program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) is required for dietitians.
  • Completion of supervised practical training is required.
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) is required in all provinces except Quebec.
  • Registration with a provincial regulatory body is mandatory for dietitians.
  • For nutritionists, regulation varies by province, with registration required in provinces such as Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Alberta.
  • Membership with Dietitians of Canada is voluntary but recommended for professional development.
  • Strong demand exists in public health, long-term care, and clinical nutrition sectors.

Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)21.83
Median ($/hour)38.00
High ($/hour)46.00
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)27.50
Median ($/hour)46.00
High ($/hour)51.28
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)24.61
Median ($/hour)40.51
High ($/hour)44.45
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)23.97
Median ($/hour)36.50
High ($/hour)50.96
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)32.00
Median ($/hour)37.58
High ($/hour)40.00
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)27.77
Median ($/hour)39.55
High ($/hour)48.54
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)33.00
Median ($/hour)39.00
High ($/hour)42.05
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)21.00
Median ($/hour)36.81
High ($/hour)44.10
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)22.83
Median ($/hour)32.58
High ($/hour)39.58
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)26.00
Median ($/hour)37.80
High ($/hour)50.00
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)28.00
Median ($/hour)40.90
High ($/hour)47.00

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