Regional Clinical Placement Coordinator (RCPC) Two Contract Positions
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Temporary
Department: Strategy and Innovation
✓ Pension
Competition Number
2025-NON-030
Job Type
Two (2) Contract Positions
Hybrid-Remote, must be located within Northwestern Ontario region
Hours
Monday to Friday – flexibility for evening or weekend hours as required
Department
Strategy and Innovation
Salary
$63,546.14 - $79,432.38 annually
Closing Date
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen healthcare education across Northwestern Ontario. You will be part of an innovative, region-wide effort to build a strong, sustainable, and locally rooted healthcare future-workforce, making a tangible impact in the lives of healthcare learners and the communities they serve.
The Regional Clinical Placement Coordinator(s) will play a vital role in enhancing and expanding the health care learner pipeline across Northwestern Ontario by improving the coordination, quality, and support of clinical student placements in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. These roles support system-wide strategies to improve retention of graduates in the region, ensuring long-term health human resource workforce sustainability.
The position reports directly to the Director of Strategy and Innovation and will work in partnership with multiple stakeholders within the direct team, and within the NWO Heath Human Resources Taskforce to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical placement strategies that will benefit the individual partners and the communities at large.
Key responsibilities include:
- Regional Assessment of Student Placements
- Regional Gap Analysis and Workforce Alignment
- High-Level Learner Experience Support
- Academic and Community Partnership Development
- Capacity Building and Workforce Alignment
- System Planning and Reporting
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.
Live the Lake Life. Lead with Purpose.
With the host-site location being based in Kenora, this is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team in one of Canada’s most scenic lakefront communities. With a strong sense of purpose and the beauty of nature all around you, you’ll find balance, connection, and fulfillment both on and off the clock.
Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:
-
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
-
Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
-
A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
-
Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Education, Human Resources, or related field is required Experience related to expertise in a related field will be considered
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in healthcare, education coordination, and/or
workforce development
-
Experience working with post-secondary institutions, clinical education programs, or student support services required
-
Experience working with or in Indigenous communities and an understanding of Indigenous cultures is highly valued and preferred
-
Valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required
-
Willingness and ability to travel is required
-
Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to the job requirements
Skills & Competencies:
-
Strong knowledge of clinical education and healthcare systems
-
Familiarity with rural and northern healthcare challenges and opportunities
-
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
-
Strong project management, organizational, and communication abilities
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data tracking tools, and virtual collaboration platforms
Working Conditions
-
Based in a Northwestern Ontario community and reporting to the host site in Kenora, ON at Lake of the Woods District Hospital
-
Regional travel expected
-
Flexible hybrid work options may be available based on operational needs
-
Occasional evening and weekend hours required to support recruitment events and community engagement
Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.
Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.
LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.
For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
Regional Clinical Placement Coordinator (RCPC) Two Contract Positions
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Temporary
Department: Strategy and Innovation
✓ Pension
Competition Number
2025-NON-030
Job Type
Two (2) Contract Positions
Hybrid-Remote, must be located within Northwestern Ontario region
Hours
Monday to Friday – flexibility for evening or weekend hours as required
Department
Strategy and Innovation
Salary
$63,546.14 - $79,432.38 annually
Closing Date
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen healthcare education across Northwestern Ontario. You will be part of an innovative, region-wide effort to build a strong, sustainable, and locally rooted healthcare future-workforce, making a tangible impact in the lives of healthcare learners and the communities they serve.
The Regional Clinical Placement Coordinator(s) will play a vital role in enhancing and expanding the health care learner pipeline across Northwestern Ontario by improving the coordination, quality, and support of clinical student placements in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. These roles support system-wide strategies to improve retention of graduates in the region, ensuring long-term health human resource workforce sustainability.
The position reports directly to the Director of Strategy and Innovation and will work in partnership with multiple stakeholders within the direct team, and within the NWO Heath Human Resources Taskforce to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical placement strategies that will benefit the individual partners and the communities at large.
Key responsibilities include:
- Regional Assessment of Student Placements
- Regional Gap Analysis and Workforce Alignment
- High-Level Learner Experience Support
- Academic and Community Partnership Development
- Capacity Building and Workforce Alignment
- System Planning and Reporting
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.
Live the Lake Life. Lead with Purpose.
With the host-site location being based in Kenora, this is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team in one of Canada’s most scenic lakefront communities. With a strong sense of purpose and the beauty of nature all around you, you’ll find balance, connection, and fulfillment both on and off the clock.
Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:
-
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
-
Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
-
A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
-
Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Education, Human Resources, or related field is required Experience related to expertise in a related field will be considered
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in healthcare, education coordination, and/or
workforce development
-
Experience working with post-secondary institutions, clinical education programs, or student support services required
-
Experience working with or in Indigenous communities and an understanding of Indigenous cultures is highly valued and preferred
-
Valid drivers’ license and own vehicle required; copy of current drivers’ abstract required
-
Willingness and ability to travel is required
-
Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to the job requirements
Skills & Competencies:
-
Strong knowledge of clinical education and healthcare systems
-
Familiarity with rural and northern healthcare challenges and opportunities
-
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
-
Strong project management, organizational, and communication abilities
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data tracking tools, and virtual collaboration platforms
Working Conditions
-
Based in a Northwestern Ontario community and reporting to the host site in Kenora, ON at Lake of the Woods District Hospital
-
Regional travel expected
-
Flexible hybrid work options may be available based on operational needs
-
Occasional evening and weekend hours required to support recruitment events and community engagement
Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.
Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.
Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.
LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.
We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.
LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.
For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.