Physician Recruiter – Full-Time Job Posting Number 2024-NU-06

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Manitoulin Health Centre is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to champion the physician and professional staff recruitment, and retention needs of the Manitoulin Region Family Health Teams, Medical Clinics, and Manitoulin Health Centre. The Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring Manitoulin Island attracts and retains a full complement of physicians and professional staff for our population. Professional staff include physicians and nurse practitioners. 

The Physician Recruiter will develop and execute recruitment plans and retention initiatives. They will network through agency contacts, association membership, and employees, and will coordinate/implement college/university initiatives. The Physician Recruiter will complete administrative duties and record keeping.

Mandatory proof of fully immunized COVID—19 vaccination status.

LIVE AN ISLAND LIFE:
 

Live, work, and play on the largest freshwater island in the world. Manitoulin Island is home to rich culture, countless outdoor adventures, and family friendly communities. Put your toes in the sand, explore our beautiful shops, experience and learn at a powwow, take in the views from the cup-and-saucer trail; Manitoulin has something for everyone. You’ll be welcomed into our communities and soon love living “on Island time”. www.exploremanitoulin.com 

YOUR BENEFITS:
 

Wages $33.27-$36.00
Hybrid work model
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Health and Dental Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation Time
 

JOB DUTIES:
 

Identifies and sources potential candidates using a variety of creative and effective recruitment methods/platforms – advertising, website, word of mouth, information, etc.
Research, plans and coordinates and attends job fairs, conferences, workshops, and other physician recruitment opportunities.  Research association publications, web sites and other appropriate resources on which to post physician opportunities/vacancies.
Develops relationships with residency programs.
Assists in the development of recruitment/marketing materials/strategies, such as banners, posters, social media, website, HFO postings, and other sites.
Connect with area schools (high schools/secondary/medical) to promote rural health professional careers.
Directs, organizes, and coordinates all aspects of potential candidate itineraries, agendas and site visits including ensuring travel and accommodations are booked; arrange for the pick-up and welcoming of newly arriving clinicians; organize site & departmental visits; connect with area physicians, arrange events/activities, and assists with spouse or family adjustment/requirements.
Maintains a shared candidate tracking spreadsheet/database reflecting documentation of positions open, interviews scheduled, conversations had, offers made or not made, offers accepted or not accepted, reasons for declined offers, etc.  Regular follow-up with all candidates and referring parties in a timely manner. Maintain communication with potential and ongoing locums and residents.
Stays up to date on regional and national physician and professional staff hiring trends and practices; research competitor’s activities to keep informed of changes impacting ability to recruit and retain physicians.
Works collaboratively with Manitoulin Directors and the Community Recruitment & Retention Committee and coordinate committee meetings, initiatives.
Reports regularly to various Directors and Physician Groups, to keep them up to date on recruitment/retention initiatives and opportunities.
Assists with the preparation and submission of funding requests and reports related to Recruitment & Retention.
All other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary by Manager. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
 

The successful candidate will reside in and have a strong familiarity with the Manitoulin district.
Diploma/Degree in Business (or in a relevant field) specializing in Marketing, Communication, or Human Resource Management
Minimum 2 years of experience in recruiting (preferably experience in health care field and/or physicians)
Innovative thinking, able to use and develop new sources for recruitment.
Ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, medical professionals, clinic administrators/managers, educational institutions, and employees.
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 self-directed.
Solid interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with medical and non-medical staff, and public and external agencies. 
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.
Skills in gathering and interpreting data
Ability to attend and conduct job recruitment fairs.
Valid Ontario G driver’s license
Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis. 
 

HOW TO APPLY
 

Please email a cover letter and resume to: 
Human Resources at recruitment@mhc.on.ca

Please quote Job Posting Number 2024-NU-06 in your email’s subject line and on your cover letter.
 

Thank you to all who apply. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

MHC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2-S persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
 
MHC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.