Clinical Partnerships Contractor

CDI College; Calgary; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CDI College is seeking a Clinical Partnerships Contractor to develop and manage practicum opportunities for Practical Nursing students in Alberta. The role focuses on identifying and onboarding healthcare organizations as practicum hosts, managing the affiliation process, and sustaining ongoing relationships.

The position is temporary/project-based, based in Alberta with hybrid/remote work and regional travel.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, Career Development, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in career services, business development, partnership development, employer relations, healthcare recruitment, account management, community engagement, or practicum/placement coordination.
• Willingness to travel across Alberta regularly.
• Strong business development, relationship-building, and negotiation; excellent verbal and written communication; attention to detail; proficiency with MS Office, Excel, and CRM/database systems.
• Familiarity with the Canadian post-secondary environment and the Alberta healthcare ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and engage PN practicum host organizations across Alberta.
• Pre-screen organizations, collect documentation, coordinate approvals, and manage affiliation agreements.
• Maintain centralized tracking for pipeline stages and address compliance concerns.
• Serve as the primary operational contact to expand placement variety and volume.
• Monitor placement demand, anticipate capacity gaps, and prioritize outreach.
• Keep CRM/database records and prepare regular reports on outreach activity and KPIs.
• Collaborate with National Director, Campus Directors, Career Services, PN Program leadership, Academic teams, and Compliance to streamline approvals.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

CRM software

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Job description

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CDI College is Canada's largest private college network with over 50 years of educational excellence with 23 campuses in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Our innovation and dynamism shine through a range of forward-thinking programs. We are a leading Canadian career training institution, dedicated to quality education and student success. Established in 1970, we offer over 50 diploma and certifications programs across various disciplines such as business,healthcare, technology, and art and design.

Job Title: Clinical Partnerships Contractor (Temporary Contract)

Company: CDI College

Location: Alberta, Canada (Hybrid / Remote with Regional Travel)

Job Type: Temporary / Contract

About the Role

CDI College is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-focused Clinical Partnerships Contractor to support the development and management of practicum opportunities for students enrolled in the Practical Nursing (PN) program in Alberta.

The primary responsibility of this position is to identify, engage, qualify, and onboard healthcare organizations and practicum hosts willing and able to provide appropriate practicum placements for PN students. The Contractor will manage the operational process from initial outreach through organizational qualification, documentation, affiliation agreement completion, and ongoing relationship management.

Contract Term & Compensation

This is a temporary project-based position established to develop and execute the practicum partnership strategy required for the launch of CDI College's Practical Nursing program in Alberta.

Base Retainer: $2,000 per month (paid monthly), initially structured for a maximum term of three (3) months.

Per-Placement Incentive: $500 for each fully qualified and secured clinical placement letter / executed affiliation agreement.

Milestone Success Bonus: A $5,000 lump-sum bonus upon successfully achieving the aggregate clinical capacity required for the proposed PN intake (tied to the target of 32 active partner agreements).

Travel & Expenses: Pre-approved travel and mileage expenses incurred while visiting healthcare organizations across Alberta will be reimbursed in accordance with corporate policy.

Key Responsibilities

Practicum Host Development & Outreach: Identify, research, and engage potential PN practicum host organizations throughout Alberta (hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations) via telephone, email, LinkedIn, and networking.

Host Qualification & Onboarding: Pre-screen potential organizations, collect required documentation, coordinate approvals, and manage the affiliation agreement process from initial interest to signature.

Affiliation Agreement Management: Maintain a centralized tracking system for prospective and approved organizations, tracking all pipeline stages from initial contact to active status while escalating compliance concerns.

Relationship Management: Serve as the primary operational contact for organizations, maintaining regular communication to expand placement variety and volume.

Pipeline & Capacity Management: Monitor placement demand, anticipate capacity gaps, and prioritize outreach based on geographic needs and program requirements.

Data Management & Reporting: Keep accurate CRM/database records of all prospective and approved organizations, preparing regular reports on outreach activity and KPIs.

Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the National Director of Student Experience, Campus Directors, Career Services, PN Program leadership, Academic teams, and Compliance to ensure efficient approval workflows.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Number of qualified PN practicum organizations identified, contacted, and engaged.

Number of completed affiliation agreements (Target: 32 agreements) and newly activated hosts.

Time from initial contact to signed affiliation agreement.

Accuracy and completeness of the practicum host database and ability to eliminate capacity gaps.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, Career Development, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.

Experience: 2–4 years of experience in career services, business development, partnership development, employer relations, healthcare recruitment, account management, community engagement, or practicum/placement coordination.

Travel: Ability to travel across Alberta regularly to visit host organizations.

Skills & Competencies: Strong business development, relationship-building, and negotiation skills; excellent verbal and written communication; high attention to detail; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and CRM/database systems.

Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with the Canadian post-secondary environment, the Alberta healthcare ecosystem, clinical placement processes, and affiliation agreements.

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