Job Description
The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay. shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.
Under the general supervision of the Health Manager, the Dietitian is responsible for managing and supporting programs and services within the shíshálh Nation and for providing one-to-one and/or group facilitation to community members on nutrition, food values, traditional diet, and relationships with physical activity and food to improve community health outcomes.Note: This is a ...