Neighborhood Director / Dietary (temporary)

Responsibilities

Internal Opportunity Posting

Acting Neighbourhood Director – Dietary (6-Month Contract)

Location: Inverary Manor

Term: Temporary – Up to 6 Months

Overview

We are seeking an internal candidate to step into an Acting Neighbourhood Director – Dietary role on a temporary basis. This opportunity is designed to support leadership development, strengthen operations, and provide additional oversight within the dietary and neighbourhood model.

This is a developmental leadership role intended for internal staff who are interested in expanding their scope into operations, team leadership, and resident-centered service delivery.

Role Summary

The Acting Neighbourhood Director – Dietary will support the coordination of dietary services within the facility and day-to-day management of assigned neighbourhood, while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff.

Key Responsibilities

Resident & Family Experience

• Act as a point of contact within the neighbourhood for residents and families
• Support a positive dining experience that aligns with resident-centered care
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support resident needs and preferences

Dietary Coordination

• Liaise with the Dietician and ICMH supervisor/staff regarding nutritional plans, changes, and concerns

• Support implementation of dietary recommendations (textures, preferences, service flow)
• Communicate updates to dietary and care teams as required
• Monitor consistency and quality of meal services

Team Leadership & Operations

• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to neighbourhood staff
• Promote teamwork across CCA, housekeeping, and dietary teams
• Support onboarding and orientation of new staff within the neighbourhood

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency, and resident satisfaction
• Participate in audits, feedback collection, and follow-up actions
• Support implementation of organizational initiatives and changes

Collaboration & Organizational Support

• Work closely with Neighbourhood Directors, Director, Clinical Care and other leadership roles
• Participate in meetings as required to support operations and communication
• Take on additional tasks or projects as assigned by leadership

Qualifications & Considerations

• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to work collaboratively
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Preference will be given to applicants with education or experience in nutrition, food services, or a related field

• Experience in long-term care, dietary, or care environment considered an asset
• Management experience an asset

 

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