Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Specialist, Clinical Recruitment that will focus on the Pharmacy portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a trained Pharmacist.

This position is flexible within the IH region.

What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP
• Work-life balance

Salary range for the position is $88,990 to $127,923. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:
The Specialist, Clinical Recruitment provides guidance to the Manager on matters relating to a Centralized Recruitment Model and hiring for clinical positions. The Specialist, Clinical Recruitment is responsible for providing support and guidance of ethical and consistent advice while respecting each of the Collective Agreements. Supports talent recruitment for centralized employee recruitment work streams with advice, communication and transactional support to leaders at all levels across IHA and various recruitment related programs, campaigns and special projects.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.

What will you work on:
• Supports the planning the development of organizational-wide Human Resource policies, strategies, and procedures, ensuring effective implementation and operation are aligned with the organization’s strategic vision and project goals.
• Supports the development of overall project plans and objectives, to outline timelines and project deliverables. The position will support the coordination and implementing the clinical component of project plans, in consultation with clinical and operations leaders, and internal/external partners as appropriate.
• Supports the reporting on the status of project plans, along with major issues and obstacles encountered. Monitors risks throughout the life cycle of the project and is responsible for the identification/recommendation of mitigation strategies to ensure projects remain on time and budget.
• Supports to formulate strategies for participation in provincial, national and international career fairs and campus recruitment activities. Engages leaders to participate at career fairs with the recruitment team with an emphasis on promoting IHA and attracting candidates to clinical areas of the organization.
• Analyzes current trends and data in assigned area of responsibility related to the provision of accessible, comprehensive, efficient, and effective service/care. This includes sick time, overtime, casual utilization, WCB, turnover, staff mix, vacation utilization, and vacancies.
• Supports the implementation and continuous improvement of current practices and initiatives that enhance the efficient and effective delivery of clinical recruitment services within the Health Authority, while maintaining compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and Collective Agreement language.
• Plans, develops, recommends and implements improvements to systems processes, procedures, policies and services to maximize departmental administrative efficiencies while addressing service level requirements with the various teams, managers and employees.
• Monitors departmental information such as vacancies, market pressures, internal turnover indices, applications received and resumes screened to support operational and organizational planning. Analyses current trends and data in assigned areas of responsibility relating to the provision of accessible, comprehensive, efficient, and effective service.
• Supports the development of innovative recruitment strategies using a variety of media channels including all forms of social media.
• Maintains a positive and productive work environment respecting the value of an interdisciplinary team approach to the provision of health services. Promotes the creation of a quality work environment.
• Acts as a change agent within the service, fostering an environment of innovation and critical thinking.
• Represents Human Resources and assigned areas on a variety of internal and external committees as required.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience
• Bachelors Degree in nursing, health sciences, or related field.
• Seven to ten years recent, related clinical experience, including three years in a leadership role.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration with the relevant professional college or association preferred.

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to guide individuals and groups while maintaining group cohesion, motivation, commitment, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively introduce and manage change that is consistent with the vision, purpose, and operating principles of Interior Health.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs.
• Excellent negotiation skills to relate effectively with clients, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to define own continuing education needs and maintain competency through reading literature, management workshops, seminars, and available educational offerings.

Comments

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.