Position: Recruitment & Retention Specialist (Physician)
Competition #: 2026-331 (existing)
Status: Temporary Full-Time (12 months with possible extension)
Department: Medical Affairs
Union Association: Non-Union
Salary: $42.93-$51.72/Hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Medical Affairs & Chief of Staff, the Recruitment & Retention Specialist is responsible for the development, administration and coordination of the recruitment and retention activities for Physician Specialists. The Recruitment & Retention Specialist will work in collaboration with partnering organizations, participating in career fairs and health care events to proactively build our talent pipeline.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary diploma or degree with specialty in Business Administration, Human Resources, Healthcare or related field is required.
- Three to five years of recent related experience preferably in a health care setting.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and computer systems.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to be able to present ideas/positions one-to-one, in informal meetings, presentations/training sessions, with internal and external Hospital clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated relationship building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work effectively, manage multiple priorities and meet and/or negotiate deadlines and deliverables in a busy environment with multiple competing demands from a variety of clients and stakeholders.
- Strong research and marketing skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of physician sources and current trends.
- Working knowledge of physician practice across full spectrum of specialties.
- Knowledge and understanding of international physician recruitment and immigration processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of licensing requirements with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
- Understanding of Ministry of Health polices and legislation, including physician billing, and its impact locally.
- Knowledge and understanding of community health partners, tertiary care centres and their services and how they interface within the health care system.
- Demonstrated skills in behavioural interviewing to be able to accurately predict the success of a candidate for the vacancy and guide the selection process.
- Analytical skills to be able to effectively problem solve.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment combined with excellent customer service skills, with the strong ability to show initiative and work independently.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Available for occasional short-term travel for recruitment events and conferences.
