The Advisor leads physician workforce planning for assigned Covenant Health and Covenant Care sites, developing annual department and provincial workforce plans that include goals, workforce analysis, forecasting, gap identification, and actionable recruitment strategies. They facilitate annual and multi‑year planning discussions, prepare the provincial workforce plan for review, monitor progress, and maintain accurate workforce data. Using workforce insights, they shape targeted recruitment plans and implement strategies to address both planned and ad hoc staffing needs. The Advisor develops recruitment cases, creates and vets job advertisements, coordinates posting and outreach, and partners with HR Talent Acquisition to identify candidates. They support interview scheduling for senior medical leadership roles, draft letters of offer, and provide guidance on policy and bylaw interpretation. For hard‑to‑recruit roles, they coordinate LMIA applications and assist international candidates with work‑permit processes. They also manage recruitment processes for medical leadership searches and support provincial workforce committees through reporting and documentation. The Advisor represents Covenant on rural recruitment committees, builds connections between candidates and medical staff, recommends recruitment events, and participates in conferences to strengthen engagement. Operationally, they contribute to departmental planning, identify emerging workforce challenges, support policy development, and assist with training and process updates. They coordinate logistics for recruitment events and ensure smooth handoffs to Physician Workforce Assistants and Onboarding Advisors, including integration support for international recruits. This position is non-unionized.

• Classification: Advisor
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Medical Affairs- Physician Workforce
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $36.25
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $54.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate with a Health-related focus, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field. Five (5) years progressive experience in healthcare administration specializing in workforce planning and recruitment. Equivalencies in education and experience may be considered for a candidate with exceptional experience with physician and/or international recruitment. Minimum requirement of a diploma with a Health-related focus, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field and Five (5) years progressive experience in healthcare administration specializing in workforce planning and recruitment.

Additional Required Qualifications:

The role requires experience working in medical affairs or physician‑focused environments, including hospital settings and collaboration with physicians and medical leadership. Strong proficiency with recruitment management and data management systems is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a solid understanding of physician workforce planning, recruitment strategies, academic and clinical environments, licensing bodies, and physician organizations. Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal, and listening skills are required, along with the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels. The position demands a high level of customer service, commitment to quality health care, and the ability to work independently with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Success in this role requires adaptability in complex and changing environments, excellent planning and organizational abilities, and the capacity to travel to sites and events within the province and across Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with international recruitment. Experience with physician recruitment and/or recruitment in a healthcare environment. Experience in the interpretation, administration and application of Staff Bylaws to facilitate hiring and management of employees.