Recruitment Associate, Physician Application Management Team (12 months)

Are you looking to grow your career? Look no further than HEABC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. We contribute to the growth and sustainability of the BC health care system.

We are proud to offer:

• In office or hybrid work environment – flexibility that suits your needs.


• Competitive salary.


• Comprehensive health & dental benefits, with immediate coverage upon starting.


• A work environment which values work-life balance, respect, recognition, teamwork, and inclusivity.


• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the BC health care system through your work.

HEABC leads and supports the strategic planning related to human resources and labour relations on behalf of British Columbia’s publicly funded health employers. HEABC is responsible for negotiating provincial agreements for 138,000 unionized health care employees including nurses, physician residents, ambulance paramedics, health science professionals, and more.

HEABC’s Human Resources, Strategies and Services (HRSS) department is responsible for the implementation and management of several provincial programs that support the recruitment and retention of health professionals in British Columbia. The department is home to the Practice Ready Assessment-British Columbia (PRA-BC) program that assesses internationally trained physicians for provisional licensure to work in communities across BC. As a program, PRA-BC has assessed over 300 family physicians since its inception in 2015. These family physicians were placed in 6377 communities throughout BC.

We are currently in need of team members who have a passion for customer service and a keen interest in making an impact across communities in BC.

The successful candidate may be permitted to work in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and flexible work location) and will live within commuting distance of our Vancouver office. This position will have a mandatory 3-month onsite training period.

For more information, visit www.heabc.bc.ca and www.prabc.ca.

OPPORTUNITY:

HEABC has an opening for a 12-month Recruitment Associate in the PRA-BC program. Reporting to PRA-BC’s Program Manager, the Recruitment Associate provides specialized physician recruitment support services. The Recruitment Associate works as a generalist across multiple program components and may also specialize in one or more of these areas, depending on the needs of the program. 

Responsibilities include:

• Providing up-to-date, accurate information and advice to physicians on employment in BC.


• Providing information, expert advice, and assistance to candidates and health employers in dealing with provincial and federal officials, consultants, employers and others with respect to all processes and procedures which may include immigration matters.


• Communicating eligibility and screening requirements, and referral, interview and selection processes, as necessary.


• Educating candidates and employers about immigration matters through consultation calls, presentations, developing electronic and printed communications materials.


• Processing candidate information and applications within relevant programs.


• Maintaining candidate accounts in the database and producing reports as required.


• Providing ongoing client service and support, including responding to queries, emails and phone calls.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Successful completion of human resources diploma or relevant degree and at least two (2) years’ experience in a position requiring knowledge of recruitment practices, immigration matters or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (preferably in health care).

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, email, and relevant software and online systems.


• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, along with the ability to work with tact, discretion, confidentiality and patience.


• Must be able to coordinate demanding workloads and meet deadlines as required.


• Must be flexible and able to work in a team environment.


• Must be well organized and able to work under minimal supervision.


• Ability to conduct oral presentations to small and large audiences.


• Ability and willingness to travel and work extra hours when required.

This position is well-suited to an individual interested in pursuing a career in an interesting segment of the public sector, and who values the opportunity to make a positive public contribution through their work.

Salary Range: $63,484 to $83,323

Typical Hiring Range: $63,484 to $79,355

In determining salary, HEABC considers many factors including the successful candidate’s skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at HEABC’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’re looking for a fulfilling and challenging career within a dynamic organization, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience at: https://healthemployersassociationofbc.bamboohr.com/jobs/

At HEABC, we are committed to promoting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, creating a diverse workforce, enhancing inclusion, and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. These commitments advance our work with our members and government to create the human resources and labour relations environment necessary to deliver high-quality health care. 

HEABC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply and encourages applications from qualified candidates who identify as members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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