Planner
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- At least 3-5 years' experience in Physician Services or Health Services provider environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Edmonton Corridor Medical Affairs is responsible for supporting and managing AHS Medical Staff workforce. Reporting to the Manager, Physician Resources, the Coordinator is responsible and accountable for managing physician workforce planning, recruitment and facilitating recruitment related processes for Rural Communities and AHS Clinical Departments. The coordinator is a liaison for related issues between AHS and the Medical Staff member/department, Medical Affairs staff, or other internal and external stakeholders and will be looked to as an expert on their department. A broad understanding of a complex health care system as well as an overall understanding of AHS operational processes and requirements is integral to this position. Strong customer service skills, discretion, and attention to detail are essential, as is an ability to link broader health care and AHS issues and initiatives to the coordinator’s business. The incumbent works within a team environment, understanding the purpose and goals of the team and its members, and has the ability to bring forward ideas. Using experience and knowledge, the incumbent is expected to work independently, exercising excellent and appropriate decisions.
Description:
The primary focus is to understand, lead and support the workforce needs of the rural community or clinical department by: Engaging and collaborating with Medical Staff, medical leaders, internal stakeholders (e.g. zone and provincial MA teams, clinical operations, Finance, Legal), and external stakeholders (e.g. Covenant Health, University of Alberta, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Demonstrate expertise in workforce planning and recruitment, including development of innovation approaches to address system issues with sustainable solutions. Researching and understanding care delivery in rural communities and remuneration, articulating deliverables and metrics, and bridging operational needs with Medical Staff needs. Understand and apply AHS Finance, Human Resources, and Medical Staff policies, procedures, and bylaws. Apply strategic thinking: risk assessment, analysis of program and project issues, and development of options, strategies, and implementation plans. Complete small-scale projects, defining objectives, scope, required resources, dependencies, timelines, and outcomes. Utilize timely and effective written and verbal communication of all portfolio areas including briefing notes, correspondence, and leading meetings. Employ nimbleness to adjust to changing priorities and timelines.
Classification: Planner Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Physician Resources, Medical Affairs Edmonton Corridor Primary Location: AHS Michener Bend Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $31.64 Maximum Salary: $54.36 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
The candidate will have: An undergraduate degree in Health Services Administration, Business, Economics, Arts/Sciences, Nursing, or other equivalent preparation. At least 3-5 years' experience in Physician Services or Health Services provider environment. Experience and understanding of care delivery in rural Alberta, healthcare and recruitment and retention strategies. Superior skills in communication, analysis, critical and creative thinking, and facilitation; Knowledge/expertise in program planning & project management (theories, principles, practices and processes). To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a current resume and cover letter with your application.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Proven ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with critical unexpected deadlines, and with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. A customer-service orientation that anticipates the needs of others. Demonstrated competence in managing multiple projects. The ability to conceptualize, self-manage, prioritize, and work in a fluid environment where many factors are ambiguous and changing. Ability to communicate complex and sometimes difficult messages clearly in written and verbal mediums. Understanding of physician recruitment policies and strategies, including various immigration practices and policies relating to physicians. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications:
Awareness of Medical Affairs, AHS, and broader scope political considerations, events, initiatives, and priorities in rural Alberta. Familiarity with AHS Finance, Human Resources, and Medical Staff policies, procedures, and bylaws.
Edmonton Corridor Medical Affairs is responsible for supporting and managing AHS Medical Staff workforce. Reporting to the Manager, Physician Resources, the Coordinator is responsible and accountable for managing physician workforce planning, recruitment and facilitating recruitment related processes for Rural Communities and AHS Clinical Departments. The coordinator is a liaison for related issues between AHS and the Medical Staff member/department, Medical Affairs staff, or other internal and external stakeholders and will be looked to as an expert on their department. A broad understanding of a complex health care system as well as an overall understanding of AHS operational processes and requirements is integral to this position. Strong customer service skills, discretion, and attention to detail are essential, as is an ability to link broader health care and AHS issues and initiatives to the coordinator’s business. The incumbent works within a team environment, understanding the purpose and goals of the team and its members, and has the ability to bring forward ideas. Using experience and knowledge, the incumbent is expected to work independently, exercising excellent and appropriate decisions.
Description:
The primary focus is to understand, lead and support the workforce needs of the rural community or clinical department by: Engaging and collaborating with Medical Staff, medical leaders, internal stakeholders (e.g. zone and provincial MA teams, clinical operations, Finance, Legal), and external stakeholders (e.g. Covenant Health, University of Alberta, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Demonstrate expertise in workforce planning and recruitment, including development of innovation approaches to address system issues with sustainable solutions. Researching and understanding care delivery in rural communities and remuneration, articulating deliverables and metrics, and bridging operational needs with Medical Staff needs. Understand and apply AHS Finance, Human Resources, and Medical Staff policies, procedures, and bylaws. Apply strategic thinking: risk assessment, analysis of program and project issues, and development of options, strategies, and implementation plans. Complete small-scale projects, defining objectives, scope, required resources, dependencies, timelines, and outcomes. Utilize timely and effective written and verbal communication of all portfolio areas including briefing notes, correspondence, and leading meetings. Employ nimbleness to adjust to changing priorities and timelines.
Classification: Planner Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Physician Resources, Medical Affairs Edmonton Corridor Primary Location: AHS Michener Bend Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $31.64 Maximum Salary: $54.36 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
The candidate will have: An undergraduate degree in Health Services Administration, Business, Economics, Arts/Sciences, Nursing, or other equivalent preparation. At least 3-5 years' experience in Physician Services or Health Services provider environment. Experience and understanding of care delivery in rural Alberta, healthcare and recruitment and retention strategies. Superior skills in communication, analysis, critical and creative thinking, and facilitation; Knowledge/expertise in program planning & project management (theories, principles, practices and processes). To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a current resume and cover letter with your application.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Proven ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with critical unexpected deadlines, and with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. A customer-service orientation that anticipates the needs of others. Demonstrated competence in managing multiple projects. The ability to conceptualize, self-manage, prioritize, and work in a fluid environment where many factors are ambiguous and changing. Ability to communicate complex and sometimes difficult messages clearly in written and verbal mediums. Understanding of physician recruitment policies and strategies, including various immigration practices and policies relating to physicians. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications:
Awareness of Medical Affairs, AHS, and broader scope political considerations, events, initiatives, and priorities in rural Alberta. Familiarity with AHS Finance, Human Resources, and Medical Staff policies, procedures, and bylaws.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and support physician workforce planning and recruitment for rural communities and clinical departments, collaborating with medical staff and internal and external stakeholders. Manage recruitment processes and small-scale projects, assess risks and operational needs, and communicate plans, outcomes, and complex issues effectively.
Requirements
Requires an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in physician services or a healthcare provider environment, with knowledge of rural care delivery and physician recruitment and retention. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, analytical, project management, customer service, and prioritization skills, along with knowledge of physician recruitment policies and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Physician Workforce Planning
- Physician Recruitment
- Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- Rural Healthcare
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Project Management
- Program Planning
- Strategic Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Analysis
- Facilitation
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Customer Service
- Prioritization
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Human Resources
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
Keywords
- Physician Resources
- Medical Affairs
- Physician Workforce Planning
- Physician Recruitment
- Recruitment and Retention
- Rural Healthcare
- Healthcare Operations
- Medical Staff
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Program Planning
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Implementation Plans
- Finance Policies
- Human Resources Policies
- Medical Staff Bylaws
- Physician Remuneration
- Immigration Policies
- Briefing Notes
- Meeting Facilitation
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Care Delivery
- CPSA