Job Description

GENERAL

Description:

Physician Recruitment Officer

Competition #:

SEL CO 416/25

Posting Date:

02/20/2025

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Physician Recruitment Officer

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Closing Date:

02/27/2025

Facility / Site:

Selkirk Corporate Office

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Part-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

-

FTE:

0.6000

Union Group:

Non-Union

Wage / Salary:

To commensurate with experience & qualifications

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor Medical Services, the Physician Recruitment Officer will champion recruitment and retention activities within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA) and will develop a short-term and long-term strategy in support of same. The successful candidate will be an ambassador of the IERHA and will interact with Medical students, Residents and practicing Physicians, as well as other medical providers to promote practice and employment opportunities in the region. In support of both immediate and future recruitment needs, they will assume primary responsibility for the coordination and execution of job fairs, promotional events and special initiatives focused on showcasing and promoting the region. The individual will establish and maintain strong relationships with candidates and will develop a formal strategy to ensure that those who visit or practice in the IERHA have an outstanding experience. The position will also partner with both local Physicians and community groups to increase understanding of and involvement in Physician recruitment. Statistical tracking and supporting resource management will also be required. The position of Physician Recruitment Officer functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education relevant to the position. Knowledge of Physician practices within health system. Knowledge of computer systems and current and related software applications required. Minimum two (2) years' experience in Physician practices within health system. Experience in human resources or business management fields an asset. Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication and problem-solving. Demonstrated ability in relationship building and exceptional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated strong organizational and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, problem-solving team-work. Ability to work with a variety of sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and to work in a multidisciplinary team based environment. Valid drivers license and vehicle as travel throughout the region is required. Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position. Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check. Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.


Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.