Physician Recruiter, Ontario Health Team- Northumberland (Permanent Full-Time)

Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Physician Recruiter to enhance physician recruitment and retention strategies. The role involves building relationships with medical schools, managing recruitment efforts, and developing marketing campaigns. This position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Opportunities for professional learning and growth

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in recruitment, project management, or healthcare administration.
• Solid understanding of Ontario’s healthcare and medical-education systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead physician recruitment and retention strategy.
• Build relationships with medical schools and community practices.
• Develop targeted marketing campaigns and manage recruitment database.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in marketing, human resources, health administration, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reference # 00919 Posted Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 12:00am Scope Public Applications Accepted Position Physician Recruiter Department Ontario Health Team- Northumberland Term Permanent Full-Time Application Deadline Friday, May 23rd, 2025 at 12:00am

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

The Ontario Health Team of Northumberland (OHT-N) is a collaborative network of local health and social care partners working together to deliver more integrated, coordinated care for residents across Northumberland County. We are passionate about person-centered care, health equity, and engaging our communities in meaningful and innovative ways.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

OHT-N and the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) remain respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via [e-mail].

LOCATION

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives, and volunteers.

Role Overview

The Physician Recruiter will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of OHT-N’s county-wide physician recruitment and retention strategy, with a focus on family medicine physician recruitment.
• Build and sustain relationships with medical schools, residency programs (e.g., Queen’s, NOSM, University of Ottawa), community practices, hospitals, and municipal partners to generate and nurture candidate pipelines.
• Serve as the primary contact for prospective physicians—coordinating virtual and in-person conversations, site visits, community tours, and onboarding support.
• Develop and manage targeted marketing campaigns, job postings, social-media content, and promotional materials; maintain the OHT-N physician-opportunities webpage.
• Create and update a secure recruitment database, ensuring accurate tracking of candidates, vacancies, and outreach activities; produce regular performance and KPI reports.
• Plan, attend, and represent OHT-N at provincial, national, or international career fairs/conferences annually (occasional evenings/weekends and overnight travel).
• Provide regular updates and reports to OHT-N Physician Recruitment Steering Committee and collaborate closely with municipal economic-development and hospital leadership on incentives, contracts, and community integration initiatives.
• Monitor best practices in physician recruitment, evaluate program effectiveness, and recommend innovative approaches to remain competitive in a dynamic marketplace.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in marketing, human resources, health administration, public relations, or a closely related discipline—or an equivalent combination of education and progressive experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years in recruitment, project management, healthcare administration, marketing/communications, or related fields with demonstrable success meeting tight timelines and multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of Ontario’s healthcare and medical-education systems, including primary-care payment models and physician licensure pathways.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word), web-content management, and social-media platforms.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities; able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and protect confidential information.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel.
• Flexibility to attend early-morning, evening, or weekend events as needed.
  
  

ASSETS

• Experience negotiating physician contracts, incentives, or locum agreements.
• Prior work with an Ontario Health Team, primary care organization, hospital foundation, or municipal economic-development office.
• Familiarity with Northumberland County’s communities, amenities, and lifestyle—or genuine willingness to learn and promote them.
• Competence in graphic design or digital marketing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Bilingualism (English/French) or proficiency in another language common among international medical graduates.
  
  

What We Offer

• A meaningful opportunity to contribute to local health system transformation.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• A values-driven culture with passionate and committed team members.
• Opportunities for professional learning and growth.
  
  

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

OHT-N and NHH may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital, kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to the high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.