Competition #:440-22-09-22-26 Temp Full Time Dietary Aide Position (GW)

R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, 64 Pleasant Street, Antigonish NS B2G 1W7

Competition #:440-22-09-22-26            Job Title:         Dietary Aide Position (GW)

 Dept.:       Dietary/Food Services      Start Date:     Immediately

PostedDate: September 22, 2026      Close Date:     September 29, 2026

Reg/Temp: Temporary                      Full/Part:        Full Time

Tentative End Date Dec 22/26  (3 mos.)  (Subject to change)

Union: Unifor

Applications are accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 280 staff in various Departments.

Skills & Abilities Required: refer to Dietary Aide Job Description on RK website https://www.rkmacdonald.ca/

• Applicants should have some experience in food service and its delivery.
• Experience in baking or cooking would be an asset.
• Food handlers course an asset.
• Regular & consistent attendance is essential.

Hours of Work

Temporary Full time

Rotational 8 hrs. (Days and Weekends) (12noon-8 pm) (subject to change)

 Salary

$20.4811-20.8080 per hour (according to experience)

 Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits:

Pension – (Can deferred for 3mos, if not previously in plan) Vacation/ holiday pro-rated on start date (Apr – Mar)  Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)   Health Benefits: NA less than 1 yr.  Gym Membership: Corp rate available from good life.

Closing Statement

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date.  These are UNIFOR bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. We are committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive.

Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. In-person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted.  Apply by quoting the Competition # you are interested in, attach, resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to Show email you for your interest in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.