Client Partner, Physician Recruitment and Executive Search

Fraser Health•Surrey, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fraser Health is hiring a Client Partner to drive proactive sourcing and pipeline development for physician recruitment and executive search. This is an 8-month term opportunity, with potential for a longer-term role in the future. This role is ideal for an experienced sourcing specialist who enjoys market mapping, research, talent identification, and building proactive candidate pipelines. Working closely with our Physician Recruitment and Executive Search team, you'll identify and engage physicians and senior leaders across Canada and internationally, helping build strong talent pools for current and future hiring needs. Reporting to the Director, Physician Recruitment & Executive Search, you'll leverage advanced sourcing strategies, market intelligence, LinkedIn Recruiter, and executive search methodologies to uncover talent, conduct research, develop target lists, and support complex recruitment initiatives. This role is less focused on high-volume recruitment and more on finding exceptional talent that others can't. We're looking for someone with 8+ years of experience in executive search, talent sourcing, research, or senior recruitment. Strong sourcing capability, curiosity, relationship-building, and the ability to navigate complex markets are essential. Experience supporting physician recruitment or executive search is highly desirable. This is a full-time (9-5) 8-month contract to start, with benefits, hybrid flexibility, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting physician services and executive recruitment at Fraser Health.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resources or a related field, and at least five (5) years' recent, related recruitment experience preferably in the recruitment/staffing agency or executive search industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to all stakeholders and candidates (internally and externally).
Ability to provide leadership to team members and lead clients through each stage of the recruitment process.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, present ideas persuasively, and deliver formal presentations at meetings, conferences and academic institutions.
Strong organizational skills with strict attention to detail, plan and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently, and in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success.
Demonstrated ability to interview individuals to ascertain skill level.
Ability to utilize a variety of relevant software applications at an intermediate level including current word processing, spreadsheets, databases, ATS/CRM software, internet search tools, and social media from a recruitment perspective.
Demonstrates creativity, resourcefulness, ability to analyze information, and an excellent customer service-orientation.
Exercises considerable judgment, tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
Knowledge of current employment legislation and general human resources principles and best practices.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting physician recruitment or executive search is highly desirable.
8+ years of experience in executive search, talent sourcing, research, or senior recruitment.

Responsibilities

Responsible full-cycle recruitment for multiple assigned Executive Search requisitions, delivering excellent customer service to hiring managers and providing professional recruitment of internal and external candidates who support the vision and values of Fraser Health.
Commences the process for each search by scheduling meetings with client and relevant stakeholders, developing the Opportunity Profile, editing and finalizing marketing strategies, scheduling milestone meetings, and conducting any research as required.
With support from the Representative, proactively sources candidates for active positions as well as candidate pipelines for future openings; performs advanced searches and research online, including but not limited to websites, LinkedIn, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Conducts introductory and screening phone calls with potential candidates and referral sources; develops long-term candidate relationships, documents candidate information and tracks recruitment activity within ATS and recruitment tracking systems.
Evaluates internal and external applicants; reviews resumes and online profiles; conducts in-person candidate interviews; assesses skills, experience and competencies; conducts reference checks; administers psychometric evaluations, as required. Presents search findings and candidate longlists; shortlists candidates and provides client interview recommendations; schedules and arranges all interviews for search committee.
Drafts, edits and finalizes all external and internal communications and promptly responds to candidate and client queries; prepares progress reports for each requisition; develops Search Summaries, Candidate Summaries, Interview Guides; maintains candidate files; coordinates letters of offer; completes necessary documentation to assist in the hiring of foreign applicants, as required.
Leads candidates and clients through each stage of the recruitment process, ensuring regular communication and managing expectations throughout; coordinates with external departments to complete hiring process for selected candidates.
Schedules reminders and follows up with new hires, connects with clients and placed candidates for feedback.
Develops effective working relationships with relevant community groups, educational institutions, and professional associations; represents Fraser Health at a variety of functions including conferences, networking and career events; prepares materials and delivers presentations, as required.
Supervises and delegates search mandates for assigned Representative; collaboratively supports the Director, the Team and other Client Partner(s) with their search goals.
Works effectively and collaboratively with the Director and the Team to streamline recruiting processes, data collection, and reporting on statistics and demographics, and works with clients to best understand active and future external recruitment needs.
Maintains awareness of current trends and literature related to talent acquisition, Human Resources trends and best practices; develops strategic stakeholder relationships and continually assists with current issues and innovative talent acquisition initiatives.