Recruiter

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking an experienced Recruiter to join its Human Resources department. The role involves sourcing and engaging healthcare professionals, ensuring successful onboarding, and maintaining relationships with various community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant recruitment experience and a degree in Human Resource Management or a related field. A valid driver's license is required for potential travel. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Four weeks vacation per year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of recent recruitment experience, preferably in a large, multi-disciplined and unionized environment.
• Registered Professional Recruiter designation preferred.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and engage health care professionals.
• Maintain effective communication with hiring managers.
• Ensure smooth selection process and onboarding.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client focused services

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Social media proficiency

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Human Resource Management or related

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join our Human Resources department.

Overview

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Recruitment Services and working within the established standards and strategic plans of Northern Health's Recruitment Services, the Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, screening and engaging health care professionals for Northern Health.

Using a strong colleague/client/candidate/community relationship management (CRM) service approach, the incumbent forms a collaborative partnership with senior leaders, local governments and other community stakeholders to develop targeted recruitment initiatives for the particular community and/or profession and establishes close and productive working relationships with communities, schools, colleges, universities, and related professional associations. The Recruiter applies established practices in recruitment of professionals and adapts them as needed for successful implementation.

The Recruiter is responsible for ensuring the smooth and successful selection process and onboarding of assigned professionals into the Northern Health community, applying identified practices in recruitment and onboarding and adapting them as needed for successful implementation.

The incumbent maintains consistent contact with hiring managers, reviews policies and practices that affect recruitment, onboarding and retention, and recommends improvements. The Recruiter contributes to the development of regional practices through research of best practices in rural recruitment and onboarding, identifies service requirements and makes recommendations to the Regional Manager, Recruitment Services and internal recruitment partners.

Salary

Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Location

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position (program certificates, diplomas, transcripts, etc.).
• Cover letter and resume are recommended.

International Applicants

Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow the steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• An Undergraduate Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or Marketing plus five (5) to seven (7) years recent recruitment experience, preferably in a large, multi‑disciplined and unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Registered Professional Recruiter designation preferred.
• Experience working with Indigenous people and communities considered an asset.
• A valid Class 5 driver's license is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think strategically and lead a strategic recruitment initiative.
• Ability to provide client focused services.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and build strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Ability to foster strong effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally, domestically and internationally by car or air.
• Proven ability to lead in the development of a service oriented program.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of recruitment practices and interviewing techniques.
• Ability to influence change and manage conflict.
• Well‑developed negotiation skills and strategic thinking.
• Effective promotional and marketing skills.
• Ability to problem‑solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Adept at the implementation and use of social media and other forms of marketing and networking media and technology.
• Knowledge of current employment and labour acts and regulations and applicable collective agreements.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple concurrent activities.

About Northern Health

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community‑based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long‑term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.