Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Specialist

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Territorial Nutritionist, the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) Specialist provides an integrated, coordinated community-based prenatal nutrition program in Nunavut.  The CPNP Specialist also provides on-going communication to community CPNP coordinators with regards to operational support, training and knowledge sharing and ensures overall program accountability, in a manner consistent with federal program guidelines that meets the needs of Nunavut communities. 

The Specialist works closely with the Territorial Nutritionist, broader nutrition team, Measurement and Evaluation Specialist, and CPNP Advisory Group to provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the programs in order to ensure that the programs are working towards the program goals. The Specialist also provides expertise related to prenatal and infant nutrition, optimizing program delivery and acting as a resource in this area. 
To be successful in the position, the incumbent must be a Registered Dietitian with a provincial regulatory body and hold a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, biochemistry or other program leading to acceptance to accredited deictic internship. Three (3) years community nutrition or related experience is also required. Experience working with and supporting community-based nutrition programming, program and financial management and program evaluation experience are considered assets.  This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

As this is a term position until March 31, 2027, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

            An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.