Advisor

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security screening proper process

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an Advisor to contribute to workforce planning and physician recruitment across Edmonton General. Reporting to the Manager, Medical Workforce, you will develop workforce strategies, support recruitment initiatives, and help build sustainable physician coverage to enable high-quality patient care.

The role involves working with medical and operational leaders, candidates, and community stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to influence processes

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive experience in healthcare administration with a focus on workforce planning and recruitment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment portfolios, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data, forecasting needs, and developing strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop workforce strategies for physician recruitment and retention.
• Support recruitment initiatives and events, and contribute to sustainable physician coverage.
• Collaborate with medical and operational leaders, candidates, and community stakeholders.
• Translate insights into effective recruitment strategies and process improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Business Administration

Human Resources

Job description

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta's Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. This position offers the opportunity to work in the heart of downtown Edmonton at Edmonton General. Join a team where your ideas and expertise can help shape the future of physician recruitment at Covenant Health. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with medical and operational leaders, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to innovative strategies that strengthen physician attraction, recruitment and retention. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Medical Workforce, the Advisor plays an important role in physician workforce planning and recruitment across Covenant Health. Working closely with medical and operational leaders, physicians, candidates, and community stakeholders, the Advisor develops workforce strategies, supports recruitment initiatives, and contributes to sustainable physician coverage that enables high-quality patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is evolving its' physician recruitment practices and developing innovative approaches to workforce planning. The advisor will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, new recruitment workflows, recruitment events, committees, and strategic initiatives that strengthen physician attraction and retention. This role is well suited to someone who embraces change, enjoys continuous improvement, and is motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of physician recruitment within Covenant Health. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the Advisor combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, using critical thinking, sound judgement, and strong analytical skills to assess complex information, identify trends and opportunities, and translate insights into effective recruitment strategies. Strong organizational and project management skills are important, as the role involves managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and timelines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Candidates with relevant transferable skills are encouraged to apply. This position is non‑unionized.

• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Medical Affairs Physician Workforce
• Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Advisor
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Medical Affairs Physician Workforce
• Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in a health-related field, Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline. Equivalencies may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience in physician and/or international recruitment. Five (5) years of progressive experience in healthcare administration with a focus on workforce planning and recruitment.

Additional Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to think critically, evaluate complex information, and exercise sound judgement when managing multiple competing priorities and recruitment initiatives. Exceptional analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce data, identifying trends, forecasting needs, and developing strategic recommendations. Highly developed organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment portfolios, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment. Proven ability to adapt and thrive during periods of organizational growth, transformation, and change. Self‑motivated and solution focused, with a demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to the development of new programs, workflows, and best practices. Comfortable working in an evolving environment where innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement are valued and encouraged.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with international recruitment, physician recruitment and/or recruitment within healthcare. Experience interpreting, administering, and applying Staff Bylaws to support hiring and employee management. Proven ability to adapt during periods of organizational growth and transformation. Self‑motivated and solution focused, with a demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to the development of new programs, workflows, and best practices.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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