The Opportunity

Ocean Front Village | Courtenay, BC
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (1.00 FTE)
Schedule: Days (8:00 – 17:00)

At Golden Life, you’ll be part of a trusted, values-driven team providing care and services to seniors in a welcoming Village setting. We’re looking for a Dietitian who is organized, practical, and focused on delivering strong clinical nutrition care while supporting quality meal service.

The Role
The Dietitian is an active member of the multidisciplinary care team and works closely with nursing, recreation, and food service staff to support resident health and well-being.

This role focuses on hands-on clinical care – completing assessments, developing care plans, and monitoring outcomes – while also supporting safe, consistent, and respectful meal service. The Dietitian plays a key role in ensuring residents receive the nutrition they need in a way that maintains dignity and quality of life.

The Dietitian also provides leadership for nutrition care and long-term care meal service, supporting staff performance and accountability in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager and site leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Complete nutritional assessments for all new residents prior to care conferences
• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized nutrition care plans
• Set nutrition goals with residents and monitor progress over time
• Reassess residents’ nutritional status (quarterly, annually, and as needed)
• Provide nutrition counselling to residents and families
• Support chronic disease management through practical, individualized care plans
• Lead dysphagia management and ensure safe swallowing practices
• Ensure texture modified diets meet required standards and reflect the daily menu
• Review and interpret diet orders, recommending adjustments when appropriate
• Support and monitor enteral nutrition where applicable
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences when there are nutrition concerns
• Act as a resource to staff for day-to-day nutrition questions and resident needs
• Provide education to staff on:
  • Texture modification
  • Safe feeding and positioning
  • Dining with dignity practices
• Monitor food preparation and meal service to ensure:
  • Meals match posted menus and prescribed diets
  • Food is served safely and at appropriate temperatures
  • Resident preferences and substitutions are respected
• Conduct regular meal service observations and provide practical feedback to the kitchen team
• Work closely with the Kitchen Manager to support consistent, quality food service
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to nutrition care and meal service
• Provide input into menu planning to support nutritional adequacy and resident needs

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Provides leadership and direction to food service staff supporting long-term care by setting clear expectations and reinforcing standards for meal service, texture modification, and safe food practices
• Works in partnership with the Kitchen Manager to coordinate staffing, training, and day-to-day operations across long-term care and independent living dining services
• Monitors staff performance related to nutrition care and meal service in long-term care, providing coaching, feedback, and follow-up as needed
• Participates in staff recruitment, orientation, and training to support consistent practice and strong team performance
• Supports performance management processes, including contributing to evaluations, addressing performance concerns, and participating in disciplinary processes up to and including termination in collaboration with site leadership
• Provides day-to-day clinical direction to staff to ensure resident nutrition needs are met safely and consistently

What You’ll Bring

• Baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics. Successful completion of an accredited hospital based dietetic internship program (or equivalent acceptable to the facility).
• Full licensee as a Registered Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• One year of clinical nutrition experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Dysphagia and texture modification
  • Chronic disease nutrition management
  • Meal service standards in care settings
• Clear and practical communication skills
• Strong organization and follow-through
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the care team
• Successful clearance of a Vulnerable Sector – Criminal Record Check.
• TB Screening and Immunization Record.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range between $40.75 - $50.87 and comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable, full-time position in an established Village
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident quality of life

About Ocean Front Village

At Ocean Front Village, we believe exceptional care and service starts with exceptional environments – for both residents and staff. Overlooking the ocean along the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk, our Village features 120 long-term care suites and 6 hospice suites, all thoughtfully designed to support connection, teamwork, and resident well-being.
As part of our team, employees benefit from well-designed workspaces, supportive leadership, and strong relationships that help foster clarity, communication, and a positive working environment. Team members are equipped with the training, tools, and ongoing mentorship needed to deliver high-quality service while expanding their skills, strengthening their confidence, and growing in their careers at Golden Life.
At Golden Life Management, we care for our employees – providing the space, culture, and community that empower you to thrive personally and professionally.

Golden Life Management is committed to building a diverse workforce. Accommodations are available during the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.