Advertising RD Positions

The statement of qualification in your advertisement for a Registered Dietitian in Ontario should simply read, "Membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario is required".

A membership with the College means that a dietitian has fulfilled all the requirements to practice in Ontario , including:

Academic Preparation from an accredited Canadian university program in foods & nutrition or equivalent
Practical Training in an accredited practical program in Canada or equivalent
Language Proficiency in English or French
Record of Ethical and Competent Practice
Good Character and Good ConductCurrent Dietetic Knowledge and Competence
Eligible to Work in Canada
Knowledge and practical experience related to the Canadian health care system
Pass the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination (Registration Exam)

Some employers advertise for RDs who have successfully completed a dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada . This internship requirement represents obvious systemic discrimination based on country of origin and against internationally educated professionals who have been assessed by the College to have equivalent practical training.

Employers who continue to restrict hiring to Canadian trained RDs are vulnerable to a challenge under the Human Rights Code .