Physician Recruitment Consultant - Medical Affairs

Job summary

The Physician Recruitment Consultant leads the development and implementation of strategic recruitment and retention initiatives for physicians across Nova Scotia Health. They work collaboratively with medical leadership and community partners to manage resource planning, privileging, and credentialing functions.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. [//hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=NSHAP&loginMethod=SSO] Req ID: 227645 Location: Eastern Zone, Antigonish Memorial Regional Hospital Department: MED Physician Recruitment Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: Management/Non Union Position Posting Closing Date: 23-Oct-26 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY As a member of the Medical Affairs portfolio, the Physician Recruitment Consultant reports to the Manager, Physician Recruitment and Director of Physician Recruitment and works collaboratively with the Zone Medical Executive Director, the department Chiefs and Site Leads to support the recruitment of physicians to areas of need across Nova Scotia Health. The incumbent ensures the development of a collaborative and strategic approach to recruitment and retention, resource planning and the privileging and credentialing functions. The Physician Recruitment Consultant leads the development of these activities in a manner consistent with the overall strategic direction of the organization. Valuing teamwork, the consultant works with the Medical Affairs team and local leadership to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with physicians, community and government partners. ABOUT YOU We would love to hear from you if you have the following: * Bachelor's Degree in relevant and related field * Minimum 3 years recent and relevant recruitment experience * Recent and relevant sales and marketing experience * An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position * Knowledge and understanding of the College of Physician and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Canadian College of Family Physicians eligibility and licensing requirements * General knowledge of the federal and provincial legislation governing medical services and working knowledge of the development process for Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations * Experience in the application of spreadsheets and database development management and analyis * Knowledge of recruitment, human resources management and HR planning processes * Strong social media and marketing skills * Demonstrated skills in leadership, financial management, project management, research writing and analysis * Strong computer technology skills including virtual meeting platforms, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Competencies on other languages an asset; French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. HOURS * Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly * Evening and weekends may be required * This position offers a hybrid/work from home model * Travel to other sites within Eastern zone and throughout the province required * Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to reliable vehicle is required COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Pay Scale Type: Non-Union Band: 04 Hourly Rate: $39.05 - $47.84 Annual Salary: $76,147 - $93,288 Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Physician Recruitment Consultant leads the development and implementation of strategic recruitment and retention initiatives for physicians across Nova Scotia Health. They work collaboratively with medical leadership and community partners to manage resource planning, privileging, and credentialing functions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of recent recruitment experience. Strong knowledge of medical licensing requirements and provincial legislation governing medical services is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee support programs

Listed skills

• Sales · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Physician recruitment
• Strategic planning
• Resource planning
• Credentialing
• Privileging
• Sales
• Marketing
• Human resources management
• Project management
• Financial management
• Research writing
• Data analysis
• Social media
• Microsoft Office
• Virtual meeting platforms
• Human Resource Planning
• Medical Affairs
• Valid Driver's License
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Management
• Spreadsheets
• Computer Science
• Database Development
• Disabilities
• Financial Management
• French Language
• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Innovation
• Legislation
• Project Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Resource Planning
• Social Media
• Writing
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Physician Recruitment Coordinator
• Recruiter (General)
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists

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