Ottawa Charge
Sport Dietitian (Contractor)
- Direct, implement, and monitor strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial resources.
- Assist with budgeting, ordering, and maintaining inventory of food products and supplements.
- Communicate and collaborate with the sports medicine staff and other key stakeholders as it relates to athlete medical care and performance.
- Coordinate and approve all team meals, including home and away pre- and post-game and practice meals, while ensuring player dietary restrictions and food safety standards are met.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and administer comprehensive evidence-based nutrition services to team athletes, including pre/post recovery, meals, supplements, and performance testing (e.g., hydration, body composition), including individual and team education and consulting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in dietetics, clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or a related area.
- Registered Dietitian (RD).
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
- Licensed and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in nutrition counseling, preferably with an emphasis on sports nutrition in a collegiate or professional athletic setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt within a team setting.
- A positive, team-first approach, incorporating integrity, accountability, professionalism, and resilience.
- Adherence to all PWHL service standards and policies, including Health & Safety, while working in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in nutrition or exercise physiology.
- Experience documenting in Teamworks AMS.
Skills & Competencies
- Commitment to inclusivity, treating all individuals with kindness, understanding, and empathy.
- Professional integrity with demonstrated honesty, fairness, and respect.
- Commitment to accountability and taking ownership for actions and outcomes.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to proactively share information to ensure quality outcomes.
- Collaborative approach that prioritizes League and team success.
- Creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong time-management skills.
Flexibility & Travel
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends throughout the season.
Job Questions:
Are you fully aligned with the posted hourly rate of $100 CAD/hr and understand that it is non-negotiable?
Are you currently licensed and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario? Please provide your license number.
Do you hold an active Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential? If so, please confirm your certification date.
Describe your experience providing nutrition services in a collegiate or professional sports setting, including the size of the athlete population you supported.
What experience do you have documenting athlete care in an AMS platform such as Teamworks, or a comparable system?
This role requires on-site presence in Ottawa and flexibility for evening and weekend work throughout the season, including travel with the team as needed. Please confirm you are able to meet this commitment for the full October 2026 through May 2027 term.
This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employee position. Please confirm you are able to operate under a contractor arrangement (e.g., invoicing, no benefits eligibility, self-managed remittances) for the duration of the term.
