RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AMBASSADOR (NI), RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with recruitment and healthcare experience to join our Recruitment Services department.

The Recruitment and Retention Ambassador is responsible for supporting recruitment and retention activities in the Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA) by engaging with NH employees, senior leadership, managers, and prospective students in the local region.
Using a strong colleague/client/candidate/community relationship management (CRM) service approach, the Recruitment and Retention Ambassador forms a collaborative partnership with senior leadership, local educational institutions, local governments and other community stakeholders. Develops recruitment and retention initiatives for particular communities and/or professions and establishes close and productive working relationships with senior leadership, NH employees, communities and local schools. This position is also responsible for ensuring new recruits are supported through the onboarding stages of the employee life cycle, while supporting retention of existing professionals.
The Recruitment and Retention Ambassador maintains consistent contact with local elementary and secondary schools to engage students in future opportunities in healthcare. This position maintains consistent contact with Senior Leadership and hiring managers, reviews policies and practices that affect recruitment, onboarding and retention, and recommends improvements. The Ambassador contributes to the development of regional practices and is knowledgeable on current research of best practices in rural retention, recruitment and onboarding, identifying service requirements and making recommendations to the regional recruitment team.

The successful candidate must be located within the Northern Interior (NI) region of Northern Health.

Starting salary will be approximately from $63,484 to $79,355 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business or Healthcare Administration or Human Resources or a relevant discipline plus three (3) to five (5) years of recent related experience in a large complex unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Preference given to those with local knowledge and experience in healthcare.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to think strategically and lead a strategic retention initiative.
• Ability to provide client focused services.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and build strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Ability to foster strong effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally, domestically and internationally by car or air.
• Proven ability to lead in the development of a service oriented program.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of retention and recruitment practices.
• Ability to influence change and manage conflict.
• Well-developed negotiation skills, and strategic thinking.
• Effective promotional and marketing skills.
• Ability to problem-solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Knowledge of current employment and labor acts and regulations and applicable collective agreements.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple concurrent activities.

Where you will be working:
This position is flexible to the Northern Interior (NI) Northern Health region. Explore these communities northern communities.

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants