The Opportunity:
The Healthcare Human Resources Branch within the Ministry of Health has a great opportunity for an experienced, strategic leader with strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders, for the permanent full-time position of Director, Recruitment & Incentives. The position is based in Regina. This is an exciting opening for an individual interested in a role that is fast paced, involves a wide range of functions focused on domestic and international recruitment of healthcare professionals, requires relationship building and stakeholder collaboration, management and innovation around recruitment incentives, and the ability to manage a team of highly motivated professional staff. We are looking for someone with supervisory/management experience. An understanding of government processes is required, and knowledge of the healthcare system will be an asset.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Healthcare Human Resources Branch, this position will be responsible to:
Participate in the development and implementation of the health sector health human resource plan;
Analyze, track, and evaluate all incentive programs focused on recruitment;
Develop strategy leading to appropriate and stable health human resources in the province;
Manage targets and progress on recruitment to ensure all capital builds are appropriately staffed for opening;
Work closely with the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency to set priorities for the sector;
Collaborate with key sector stakeholders to identify and resolve barriers to recruitment;
Work on collaborative solutions, strategies and programs to ensure a strong and adequate health workforce;
Act as the Ministry’s primary contact on workforce recruitment within the health sector;
Manage all bursary and incentive programs; and
Advise the Executive Director and other key stakeholders within the Ministry on issues pertaining to recruitment and incentives of healthcare professionals.
Job Capabilities:
In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a post-graduate degree in public/business/health administration, health sciences, economics or a related field combined with several years of senior experience in a comparable field. Knowledge of the health and post-secondary sectors in Saskatchewan would be an asset.
Candidates are asked to clearly describe in their cover letter and resume where they have acquired the knowledge and the skills required for success in this position. Candidates will be screened on the basis of this information.
Job Skills:
Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
What We Offer:
Our Commitment to Excellence:
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.
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