Recruitment Assistant, Physicians (Internal Only)

HEABC has a vacancy for a Recruitment Assistant in our Health Match BC, Physician Recruitment team. The Recruitment Assistant is often the first point of contact for many of our candidates and external partners and is heavily relied upon to provide excellent customer service in the form of email and telephone communications. The Recruitment Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day work of a Recruitment Consultant, including maintenance of the Health Match BC database and filing systems, assisting in the collection and organization of licensing and immigration paperwork, tracking candidates’ progress throughout the recruitment lifecycle and responding to general inquiries from stakeholders and interested applicants.

Knowledge of healthcare recruitment is preferred; experience working in a team-based environment and delivering excellent customer service is essential.

• Successful completion of grade twelve (12) supplemented by human resources or business training and three years’ recent, related experience or a combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as strong customer service skills with applied experience in patiently and effectively dealing with a diverse range of people from a variety of countries in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete assignments in a manner that efficiently utilizes resources and optimizes departmental efficiency.
• Ability to apply discretion in dealing with personal and confidential documentation.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and follow processes and procedures.
• Ability to operate computer equipment, type at 50 w.p.m. and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

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.