Last updated: December 2019

Regulated profession:

• Dietitian

Regulator:

• College of Dietitians of Manitoba (CDM)
  • Webpage for Internationally Educated Dietitians
  • Contact information

Regulated titles:

• Dietitian
• Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
• Graduate Dietitian (G.D.)
• Dietetic Intern (D.I.)

National bodies:

• Dietitians of Canada (DC) is a national organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the profession. DC also develops professional standards and resources; accredits education and training programs. DC is not a regulatory body.

Application process (for professional registration)

• • See CDM – Internationally Educated Dietitians
    • Registration information
    • Registration Process

Credential assessment:

• See Credential Assessment Agencies accepted by CDM.

Language proficiency:

• See CDM Requirements regarding Language Proficiency.

Professional competency profiles:   

See Dieticians of Canada Integrated Competencies for Dietetic Education and Practice (ICDEP)

Tools/resources:

• CDM Application Guide for Internationally Educated Dietitians (pdf)
• Canadian Dietetic Practice – Orientation and Self Assessment Tool (OSAT)
• See numerous Resources listed at CDM including:
  • CDRE (Examination) Preparation Guide (in English and French)
  • CDRE (Examination) Computer Based Tutorial Guide
  • Professional Practice Handbook
• Dietitians of Canada – See list of Resources at Learn about Dietitians

Membership association:

• Dietitians of Canada (DC) offers various categories of membership. DC is not a regulatory body.

Employment outlook:

• Open Explore careers by outlook
• Enter occupation name or NOC code in window; click “Search”
• Scroll down to view employment outlook by provinces and regions across Canada.

Job search tools:  

• To search job postings in any occupation visit:
  • Government of Canada – Job Bank – Job Search
  • Government of Canada – Job Bank – Job Match

Related occupations / Alternate careers:

There are many reasons an internationally-educated dietician may be interested in working in a related occupation.  Related occupations provide an individual with the opportunity to:

• apply his/her skills and experience in a different (but related) occupation;
• gain meaningful, interim employment while pursuing professional certification;
• gain meaningful, alternative employment (as a stepping stone or career goal) if he/she chooses not to pursue professional certification or if he/she is not eligible to pursue professional certification.

Listed below are examples of occupations in the broader field of dietetics, health and safety, and food services.  While each occupation will have its own set of employment requirements, none are regulated occupations in Manitoba and therefore do not have certification / registration requirements with a professional regulatory body.  Employers often, however, require applicants to have job-specific experience, training, and/or certification.  Always check the hiring criteria carefully.  Hiring criteria is set by the employer and will vary from employer to employer.

Note: This Fact Sheet was developed by Manitoba Education and Training, Immigration and Economic Opportunities Division.  It serves as a guide and will be updated periodically. When researching information on professional registration policies and procedures, always refer to the regulator to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.

¹ The Government of Canada updates the National Occupational Classification (NOC) every five years. At present, users can access three versions of NOC (2016, 2011, and 2006) on the NOC website. With each update, some NOC codes will change but the majority will stay the same. When searching an occupation on the NOC website always use the most recent version (NOC 2016). The Government of Canada also operates Job Bank using NOC codes. Job Bank, however, currently operates on NOC 2011. When navigating on Job Bank, always use 2011 NOC codes.