Recruiter – Physician Services

Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: RECRU001610
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Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Annual $$68,778 – $100,438 / Hourly $37.790 – $55.186
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: 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
•Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
•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.

About Working with Us
The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe.

We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
•Health and dental benefits
•Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service
•Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage
•Fitness reimbursement program
•Professional development opportunities
•Relocation assistance

Apply Now! https:
//slfnha.com/careers

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at:
Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

No resumes received after application deadline will be accepted.
SLFNHA wishes to thank all applicants in advance.
However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com