Thinking of joining ODPH?
Enjoy the many benefits of an ODPH membership!
- Network with Registered Dietitians in public health across Ontario.
- Collaborate with other dietitians in public health on specific areas of interest through ODPH workgroups such as Family Health, School Nutrition, Child Care, and Food Insecurity.
- Engage with other members about research, resources, and programs.
- Advocate for public health nutrition, either on an ad hoc basis or through ongoing participation in ODPH workgroups.
- Strengthen your leadership, advocacy, collaboration and partnership skills by becoming involved in the ODPH executive or workgroups.
Are you ELIGIBILE for ODPH Membership?
Find out about eligibility, membership rates, and how to join below.
General Membership
To qualify as an ODPH member, you must meet both of the following:
- Be a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Ontario (i.e. registered by the College of Dietitians of Ontario),
AND
- Be employed in one of the following:
- A municipal, provincial, or federal public health agency (e.g. Ontario Public Health Unit) or
- A university with community nutrition programs, and be responsible for:
- the education of nutrition students, or
- conducting community or public health nutrition research
Membership Rates
- Full-time: $120
- Part-time (17.5 hours or less): $60
- Retired: $120
- Interim: $120
The membership year is July 1st to June 30th. ODPH does not offer any refunds, pro-rated or transferrable memberships between members. If an online payment is received for a membership that does not meet eligibility criteria, a full refund will be provided. Questions or problems with online enrollment? Contact Us and we’ll be happy to assist you. Renewal is available from July 2 to August 31st for the 2025-2026 year.
Additional Membership Classes
Retired Membership
For members who are no longer working full-time but still wish to stay involved. Criteria:
- Must maintain membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
- Must have been a previous ODPH member
- Must currently be volunteering or working in public health or with ODPH
- Application must be reviewed and approved by ODPH Executive
Interim Membership
For dietitians seeking public health employment. Criteria:
- Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Ontario
- Must be actively seeking employment in public health
- Application must be reviewed and approved by ODPH Executive
- Eligible for a maximum of two years
Your registration will be reviewed, and you will receive a link to join once we confirm you are eligible for membership
Please note:
- The membership year is July 1st to June 30th.
- ODPH does not offer refunds*, pro-rated or transferrable memberships between members.
- Once paid, memberships remain valid and active for the duration of the membership year, including if a member resigns, retires, changes employers or is on leave.
- *Note – if a payment is received for a membership that does not meet eligibility criteria, a full refund will be made.
