About Us: Executive and Board Members | Who We Are

We are technically skilled Food and Nutrition Managers. We are in charge of all aspects of the daily operations of our departments. Our responsibilities include:

co-ordinating and supervising the operations of the Food Service/Nutrition Department to provide optimal nutrition services assisting Administration in maintaining efficient and cost-effective operations ensuring high standards of food safety and nutritional care in all aspects of food production and food services

Where We Are Found

  • Healthcare Facilities: Acute, Chronic, Long Term Care and Rehabilitation
  • Hospitals
  • Community-based Nutrition: Health Units
  • Correctional Services
  • Retirement Facilities
  • University, College, School and Industry Food Services
  • Education programs specializing in the Food Service Industry
  • Consulting Services
  • Food Service Companies
  • Daycare Centres

Our Qualifications

OSNM members have completed a college program in Food and Nutrition Management that is accredited by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM), and have an active membership with CSNM
or
Have completed a CSNM accredited course in Food and Nutrition Management with supervisory experience, and have successfully completed the criteria for membership into CSNM.

  • “MORE THAN FOOD”- Nutrition Month 2020. March is Nutrition Month and this year’s theme recognizes that optimal nutrition goes beyond what we eat – it’s also about how we eat! Registered Dietitians have long been encouraging “Mindful Eating”, and the new 2019 Canada’s Food Guide reflects this messaging. Key messages include slowing down to take time to eat, paying attention to your hunger and fullness cues, planning meals/cooking at home, preparing and eating meals with others, enjoying your food and being mindful of your eating habits. For reliable nutrition information and recipes, check out www.unlockfood.ca

  • Healthy eating is about so much more than food!

    Nutrition Month 2020 is your chance to show Canadians your skills, value and expertise through activities that focus on healthy eating habits like eating mindfully and cooking more often.

    For more resources please go to  Dietitians of Canada - Nutrition Month 2020 

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    Nutrition and Hydration Awareness Week

    March 16-22, 2020    Reinforce, Focus and Energize

    Information and Resources   Nutrition & Hydration Week 2020          Nutrition and Hydration Week Salford Age UK

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    Thursday, March 26, 2020 -The LTC Public Inquiry has underscored the critical importance of ensuring that your home has the proper processes in place for workplace investigations. This timely session provides the training recommended in the report and is a must attend for any staff who conduct investigations as well as those who need to be aware of proper process and due diligence investigation principles. Find out more: 

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    Annual General Meeting and Convention

    Ontario's largest gathering of senior staff from not-for-profit long term care homes, seniors’ housing and community service organizations.

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  • Published Qindex study highlights quality in LTC homes

    The Association is pleased to announce that last year’s Qindex research conducted in partnership with the University of Toronto has now been published in Longwoods’ Healthcare Quarterly.

    The Qindex is a composite metric of the nine publicly reported CIHI quality indicators (falls, antipsychotic use, pain, worsened pain, restraint use, worsened physical functioning, improved physical functioning, depression, and pressure ulcers).

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