Job requirements Registered Dietitian (RD) in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a registered dietitian (RD) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Dietitians require a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or a related field such as food and nutritional science from a program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP), and a period of supervised practical training.
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE) is required in all provinces except Quebec.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces for dietitians.
  • Membership in the national association, Dietitians of Canada, is voluntary.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required for nutritionists in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Alberta. In the remaining provinces, nutritionists may require the same education and practical training as dietitians.
  • Membership with the national association, Dietitians of Canada, and/or a provincial regulatory body is available for nutritionists who have the same education and practical training as dietitians.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Dietitian, Registered (also Nutritionists, Registered)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Dietitian (registered)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Dietitian
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Dietitian
Regulated

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Dietitian And Nutritionist
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Dietitian And Nutritionist
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Dietitian And Nutritionist
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Dietitian
Regulated

Québec

Job title Nutritionist
Regulated
Job title Dietitian
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Dietician
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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