Your Opportunity:

The Physician Resource Planner – Develops and implements the organization and execution of activities that support the effective and efficient functioning of a strategic Recruitment Program within the north zone. Works in partnership with the North Zone and Provincial Medical Affairs teams, AHS healthcare facility leads, external community partners and North Zone Physicians to understand healthcare objectives and then plan and implement strategies for appropriate physician recruitment. This position requires the ability to have a comprehensive understanding of business processes. The Physician Recruiter must have the ability to apply best practices and knowledge regarding internal organization and external industry challenges to develop and improve processes within the North Zone Medical Affairs portfolio, in order to significantly and positively impact the healthcare of Albertans in the North Zone. This position provides a variety of duties within procedures, routines and precedents where there is requirement for judgement in the application of guidelines. Decisions are generally complex requiring knowledge of the organization, business processes, immigration requirements and procedures, CPSA policies, licensing requirements and processes and AHS policies and procedures. As well as and current best practices recruitment practices. This position has a direct impact on a range of standard and non-standard processes where judgment is required to determine the best of multiple options. Typically involves setting priorities and determining the most efficient process for getting the assigned work done.

Description:

Maintains constant communication with the North Zone Medical Affairs Manager and Director, and the North Zone Medical Director and Associates regarding recruitment needs within the north. Develops a comprehensive Physician Workforce Plan that is aligned with the AHS strategic plan, facility specific strategic plans, and AHS Rural Health Strategy. Has the ability to identify and build relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, interpret their needs, assess requirements and identify solutions. Build and maintains open communication with all facility and community Medical Directors, Facility Leads/Directors/VP’s and any relevant external community partners regarding any issues or recruitment items. Maintaining updated advertising/information on North Zone vacancies and recruitment requirements. Gathering all documentation as necessary (College of Physicians and Surgeons, CMPA, references, CV, medical degrees, etc.). Coordinating site/community visits and/or video-interview process. Assisting with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta process for licensure. Preparation of all documentation necessary for Human Resource Development and Canada Immigration. Managing all general inquiries of foreign physicians wishing to relocate to Canada. Assisting/coordinating any participation in annual Physician Recruitment Fair(s) and Resident Reception(s). Prepares the North Zone Physician Workforce Plan. May be required to interact with the media and act as a spokesperson for Medical Affair related issues. Will be required to travel to sites within the North Zone in order to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders. May be accountable for managing special project work related to Medical Affairs business needs. Other related duties as required.