Senior Advisor – Healthcare Professional Recruitment Strategy

DEPARTMENT: HR Talent Acquisition

ANTICIPATED START DATE: 17 Nov 2025

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition and the Vice President of Transversal Services, the Senior Advisor in Recruitment Strategy plays a key role in developing, implementing, and optimizing recruitment strategies for healthcare professionals in hospital settings. This role draws on best practices and emerging trends in talent acquisition. The Senior Advisor acts as a strategic advisor to the organization to ensure alignment between organizational needs and initiatives related to promotion, attraction, recruitment, and hiring.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in marketing/business administration (master's degree is an asset);
• Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience in staffing and broader human resources;
• Minimum of 1 year of client advisory experience;
• Practical experience in developing and deploying recruitment initiatives in large organizations;
• Practical experience in developing and deploying marketing strategies is an asset;
• Ability to design and lead recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals;
• Competence in analyzing HR data (performance indicators, market trends, workforce forecasts);
• Excellent ability to build trust with managers, external partners, and candidates;
• Creative mindset for developing innovative approaches to talent attraction and retention;
• In-depth knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment platforms, and HR analytics tools;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a complex and constantly evolving environment;
• Rigour in planning, monitoring, and evaluating recruitment initiatives;
• Understanding of staffing challenges in hospital settings (regulations, labour shortages, critical roles);
• Ability to integrate DEI principles into recruitment strategies, including practices that promote equitable access to opportunities;
• Experience collaborating with underrepresented communities and implementing targeted recruitment programs;
• Ability to work in synergy with ministries, government agencies, and partner organizations to develop coordinated recruitment and workforce strategies;
• Experience coordinating cross-sectoral projects, including health, education, immigration, and economic development;
• Ability to represent the organization in interinstitutional committees or forums and advocate for HR priorities constructively and diplomatically;
• Skill in negotiating and managing sustainable partnerships with public and parapublic stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.

NOTE:

1. The selected person will need to travel as per operational requirements.
   

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.