Competition #:

156322 External

Posted:

March 12, 2026

Closes:

March 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date:

March 23, 2026

Anticipated End Date:

June 25, 2027

Location:

Education Liaison (Negotiable Area)

Laboratory Services ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification:

Non Bargaining

Job Classification Type:

Management and Non-Bargaining

Job Type:

Temporary Full Time

FTE:

1

Schedule:

Day, Monday thru Friday (8-4). Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement:

English Essential

Salary:

58,474 to 81,770 per year ((Pay Band 4) (Based on 37.5 hours per week))

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for anEducation Placement Specialistto join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking astrategic drivenindividual to join our team asan Education Placement Specialist.

The Talent Acquisition portfolio supports Horizon’s leaders and staff as a strategic business partner for all levels of management, including Executive Leadership Team, Leadership Advisory Council and front-line managers. This portfolio in partnership with HR Leadership informs strategic decisions regarding program development and strategies to ensure success and sustainability. Strategic decisions are influenced by internal (leaders and employees) and external (Government of New Brunswick, public sector employers, educational institutions, and community partners) stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.

There are over 140 categories of jobs governed under five unique collective agreements and non-bargaining employee groups (this includes over 200 job classifications and 500 plus non-bargaining roles) for an organization of 13, 000 employees. To support this complex environment, the Talent Acquisition portfolio has four talent communities: Nursing, Therapeutics/Diagnostics, Support Services and Non-Bargaining/Management.) The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the relationship with candidates and managers to support workforce sustainability within an assigned talent community.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.

This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who you are

You have a worked in Human Resources for a minimum of 5 years. You have a minimum of 3 years experience in recruitment. You have astrongproficiency level in Microsoft Office applications.

Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration or a related field

What you will do

The Education Placement Program (EPP) Framework and Strategy

• Provide direct support and advisement to Regional Director, Talent and Engagement on strategic initiatives as per developed project charters.
• Establish, monitor and report on key performance indicators addressing challenges and areas of concern as per applicable talent community of responsibility.
• Utilize evidence-based analytics to support and encourage strategy development.
• Develop and maintain all agreements in accordance with EPP standards and corporate vision of safe and quality patient care.
• Act as the change management champion and promote ambassadorship through demonstrated leadership to support a positive experience for a preferred employer of choice.
• Develop and maintain standard operating practices and polices related to EPP management and coordination.
• Organize and manage resources to maximize the productivity and efficiency of the program.
• Establish record management practice and naming conventions to support responsive and accurate retrieval of information to support governance committee and enterprise-wide requirements.

Management of Student Placement Coordination

• Manage relationships for over 100 education agencies and ensure partnership meets governance standards, compliance with affiliation agreement and is aligned to Corporate, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition strategy.
• Generate and influence internal capacity growth and program interest for over 600 people leaders.
• Provide direct support to internal strategic business partners on all aspects of student/learner placement requirements for over 6000 annually coordinated placements.
• Protect the organization and mitigate the liability risk by establishing a process that includes appropriate controls ensuring all students/learners have met the mandatory conditions to placement (i.e. Immunization clearance, mandatory learning, criminal clearance, etc.)
• Operationalize and manage the central coordination processes supported by the EPP portal transactional functionality. Ensure alignment with standard operating practices and policies.

Horizon Competency

Core competencies for non-bargaining positions are based on the LEADS in a Caring Environment leadership capabilities framework: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and System Transformation.

In addition to LEADS, all positions need to demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism in all interactions, consistently upholding a respectful and supportive environment for patients, clients, families, and colleagues. Proactively addresses concerns and responds to emerging needs with empathy and diligence, contributing to high-quality, patient/client centered care.

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.