Recruiter - Physician Services

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority•Sioux Lookout, ON

1d•CA$68,778 - CA$100,438•Onsite

About The Position

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to be responsible for the recruitment and retention needs of the Sioux Lookout Regional Physician’ Services Inc. (SLRPSI), including Specialist Physicians. The Recruiter – Physician Services plays a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent by developing and executing recruitment plans, retention initiatives, network through agency contacts, association membership, employees, coordinating/implementing college/university initiatives, administrative duties and record keeping.

Requirements

Degree in Business, with areas of concentration in Marketing, Industrial Relations and/or Human Resource Management, or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in recruiting (Asset: experience in recruiting physician, healthcare or agency recruiting)
Innovative thinker, able to use and develop new sources for recruitment.
Strong interviewing skills – use of various techniques
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare professionals, business partners, educational institutions, external agencies, community stakeholders, employees, and the public.
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong customer/client service orientation, positive attitude, highly self-motivated, and open to change management.
Knowledge and experience in employment and contract negotiations.
Strong problem solving skills; ability to develop alternative solutions to problems, comparing and analyzing data, preparing clear, concise, thorough, meaningful, and grammatically correct written reports, letters, memoranda, and other documents.
Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize, schedule, coordinate and make revisions relating to assigned tasks.
Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage a large workload, sometimes within tight deadlines.
Ability to attend and conduct job recruitment fairs.
Valid Ontario G drivers licence
Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

experience in recruiting physician, healthcare or agency recruiting
Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle physician recruitment by sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates through advertising, networking, residency programs, job fairs, conferences, and other recruitment channels.
Develop and maintain physician opportunity profiles, recruitment campaigns, job postings, and marketing materials to attract qualified candidates.
Coordinate candidate interviews, site visits, travel arrangements, community tours, and onboarding activities to ensure a positive recruitment experience.
Facilitate physician orientation and integration into the organization and community, providing ongoing support during relocation and transition periods.
Collaborate with medical leadership to review applications, verify qualifications, and support credentialing and privileging processes.
Build and maintain relationships with healthcare partners, northern communities, nursing stations, Band Offices, educational institutions, and physician training programs to support recruitment and retention initiatives.
Maintain accurate recruitment records, candidate databases, and reporting systems; monitor recruitment activities and provide regular updates to leadership, physician groups, funders, and the Board.
Support physician retention efforts through regular follow-up with new hires, evaluation of onboarding processes, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
Research physician workforce trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to inform recruitment and retention strategies.
Coordinate recruitment and retention committees, community engagement initiatives, and physician outreach activities.
Collect, analyze, and report physician workforce data, supporting quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, funding applications, and organizational reporting requirements.
Promote healthcare career opportunities within local schools and communities to support future workforce development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.