Recruiter - Physician Services

Salary Range: $68,778 - $100,438 per annum / $37.790 to $55.186 per hour Position Type: Full-time Posting Type: This job posting is for an existing vacancy Closing Date: July 14, 2026 @8:30a.m. CST Position Summary Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) is an organization which has a mandate to coordinate the delivery of health services to the First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout Area. SLFNHA is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to be responsible for the recruitment and retention needs of the Sioux Lookout Regional Physician’ Services Inc. (SLRPSI), including Specialist Physicians. The Recruiter – Physician Services plays a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent by developing and executing recruitment plans, retention initiatives, network through agency contacts, association membership, employees, coordinating/implementing college/university initiatives, administrative duties and record keeping. Accountability The Recruiter – Physician Services is directly accountable to the Director – Physician Services. Qualifications * Degree in Business, with areas of concentration in Marketing, Industrial Relations and/or Human Resource Management, or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA * Minimum two (2) years’ experience in recruiting (Asset: experience in recruiting physician, healthcare or agency recruiting) * Innovative thinker, able to use and develop new sources for recruitment. * Strong interviewing skills – use of various techniques * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare professionals, business partners, educational institutions, external agencies, community stakeholders, employees, and the public. * Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. * Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Strong customer/client service orientation, positive attitude, highly self-motivated, and open to change management. * Knowledge and experience in employment and contract negotiations. * Strong problem solving skills; ability to develop alternative solutions to problems, comparing and analyzing data, preparing clear, concise, thorough, meaningful, and grammatically correct written reports, letters, memoranda, and other documents. * Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize, schedule, coordinate and make revisions relating to assigned tasks. * Must be able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage a large workload, sometimes within tight deadlines. * Ability to attend and conduct job recruitment fairs. * Valid Ontario G drivers licence * Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset. * Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis Roles & Responsibilities * Lead full-cycle physician recruitment by sourcing, screening, and engaging candidates through advertising, networking, residency programs, job fairs, conferences, and other recruitment channels. * Develop and maintain physician opportunity profiles, recruitment campaigns, job postings, and marketing materials to attract qualified candidates. * Coordinate candidate interviews, site visits, travel arrangements, community tours, and onboarding activities to ensure a positive recruitment experience. * Facilitate physician orientation and integration into the organization and community, providing ongoing support during relocation and transition periods. * Collaborate with medical leadership to review applications, verify qualifications, and support credentialing and privileging processes. * Build and maintain relationships with healthcare partners, northern communities, nursing stations, Band Offices, educational institutions, and physician training programs to support recruitment and retention initiatives. * Maintain accurate recruitment records, candidate databases, and reporting systems; monitor recruitment activities and provide regular updates to leadership, physician groups, funders, and the Board. * Support physician retention efforts through regular follow-up with new hires, evaluation of onboarding processes, and identification of continuous improvement opportunities. * Research physician workforce trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to inform recruitment and retention strategies. * Coordinate recruitment and retention committees, community engagement initiatives, and physician outreach activities. * Collect, analyze, and report physician workforce data, supporting quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, funding applications, and organizational reporting requirements. * Promote healthcare career opportunities within local schools and communities to support future workforce development. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Working Conditions * Prolonged sitting * Frequent use of computer, keyboard and mouse * Prolonged viewing of computer screens * Travel required * Must be willing to relocate to Sioux Lookout * Must be willing and able to work flexible hours. * Required to work days, sometimes evenings and weekends, if necessary. * Overtime as required.

Lead full-cycle recruitment and retention for physician services, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates. Build collaborative relationships with healthcare partners and maintain accurate recruitment records and workforce data.

Requires a degree in Business (HR, Marketing, or Industrial Relations) and at least two years of recruiting experience. Must possess a valid Ontario G driver's license and the ability to relocate to Sioux Lookout.

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• Full-cycle Recruitment
• Physician Sourcing
• Candidate Screening
• Interviewing
• Contract Negotiation
• Onboarding
• Relationship Management
• Market Research
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Organization
• Customer Service
• Credentialing
• Reporting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years