Job outlooks for Dietitians and nutritionists

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Occupation

registered dietitian (RD) (31121)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 79%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 21%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 73% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 27% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 73% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

    Employment prospects for dietitians in Nova Scotia have improved considerably in the past several years. In addition to a growing number of positions, including within the public health care system, a higher rate of attrition is creating vacancies more frequently as workers move between employers or retrain into other similar health-related fields. Although new graduates in Halifax previously may have had to look to rural areas for full-time employment, recent improvements in job market conditions for this occupation mean that this is typically no longer necessary. The scope of practice for dietitians has also broadened recently in the province: as of 2023, dietitians can prescribe medications, treatments, and diets related to nutritional issues.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 55%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 76% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 67% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 54%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 46%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 80%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 20%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 56%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 13%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 57%
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists in New Brunswick are most often employed in one of the province's health networks (Horizon or Vitalité), nursing homes, assisted care facilities, or within a private practice.
    • Population growth and an ageing population will largely drive the demand for this occupation.
    • The increased use of telehealth and technological advancements are affecting the nature of the work, with more consultations, assessments and treatments being carried out online.
    • A Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or dietetics and the completion of an accredited internship program are required. Additional certificates in fields or specialties such as diabetes are considered an asset.
    • Registration with Dietitians of Canada and the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians is usually required.
    • Candidates must complete the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam (CDRE).
    • Completion of specialized courses such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid are common in job postings.
    • A criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check is typically required.
    • Individuals with a valid driver's license and who speak both official languages will have enhanced job prospects.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 44%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 20%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 19%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 76% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 14% of dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 68% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 26%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 48%
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 34%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 60%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 40%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 38%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 25%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 49%
        • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 28%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 24%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in Quebec:

    • Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 63%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 79% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 72% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 9% of dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 73% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 18%

    • Laurentides Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 79%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Laval Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 1,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Montréal Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 1,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 79%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 8%

    • Outaouais Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 72%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Hospitals
    • Offices of health practitioners, which include dietician and nutritionist services
    • Nursing and residential care facilities

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Federal budget commitments to nutrition and healthy communities
    • Provincial investments to expand primary care teams

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • To work in Ontario, dietitians must be registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario 
    • Nutritionists are not regulated in Ontario.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in Ontario:

    • Approximately 6,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 38%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 27%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 78% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 70% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 22% of dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 35% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 10%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 70%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 56%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the London region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 56%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 57%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 81%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 3,270 people work in this occupation.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 67%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 77%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 23%

  • ManitobaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 57%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 13%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 61% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 39% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 76% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 70% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 23% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 76%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 13%
      • Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 67% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 77% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

  • AlbertaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in Alberta:

    • Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 53%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 73% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 12% of dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 75% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 14% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 75%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
    • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 56%
      • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%
      • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 9%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 68% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 69% of dietitians and nutritionists work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 22% of dietitians and nutritionists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 62% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 870 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 70%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 81%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 31121) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about dietitians and nutritionists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Dietitians and nutritionists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 66%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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