Client Partner, Indigenous Recruitment And Retention

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.
Effective October 26th, 2021 all staff for all positions across Health Care require full COVID 19 vaccination. All positions, require that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.
Position Highlights
We are currently looking to fill an exciting Full time position as a Client Partner, Indigenous Recruitment in Surrey, BC. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Valued Benefits
A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
We invite you to apply today and find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends and family as a phenomenal place to work! We value diversity in the work force and aim to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.
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Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
Reporting to the Leader, Indigenous Recruitment and Retention, the Client Partner contributes to the proactive culture of talent acquisition by leading recruitment initiatives and developing talent pathways to support Indigenous recruitment and retention for Fraser Health. The Client Partner fulfils an integral role in building community networks and strategies to increase Indigenous voices, partnership, and contributions at all levels of the organization.
The Client Partner will plan marketing initiatives, lead and participate in initial research and candidate sourcing, develop strong relationships with potential candidates and referrals, and work collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team to identify Indigenous applicants to fill posted vacancies. Working in partnership across the organization, the Client Partner will identify and promote; opportunities, development, and resources to support Indigenous employees' career goals.
Responsibilities

• Proactively sources Indigenous candidates and builds networks for current active and future career opportunities, conducts introductory and screening phone calls with potential candidates and referral sources; develops long-term candidate relationships.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with the Leader to inform data collection, and reporting on statistics and demographics. Works with clients to best understand active and future external recruitment needs to ensure Fraser Health's progression on increased Indigenous representation.
• Performs recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, and qualifying Indigenous candidates, providing client interview recommendations, filling vacancies, conducting reference checks, providing onboarding support, and documenting activity within applicant tracking system.
• Maintains awareness of current trends and literature related to talent acquisition, Human Resources trends and best practices; develops strategic stakeholder relationships and continually assists with current issues and innovative talent acquisition initiatives.
• Connects and builds professional networks with Indigenous health professionals across Fraser Health including outreach, follow up and career support.
• Works with the Talent team to develop retention and recruitment strategies to support current and forecasted recruitment needs of Fraser Health Senior Leadership, Directors and Managers. Provides guidance and sourcing advice focused on Indigenous candidates to hiring managers and other members of the Talent Acquisition team.
• Coordinates recruitment services for the assigned portfolio to increase representation across all portfolios of Indigenous applicants that support the vision and values of Fraser Health.
• Develops effective working relationships with relevant community groups, educational institutions, and professional associations to encourage more Indigenous students to move into health care positions. Represents Fraser Health at a variety of functions including conferences, networking and career events; prepares materials and delivers presentations, as required.
• Delivers excellent customer service and guidance to hiring managers and provides professional recruitment by acting as an advocate and encouraging applications of internal and external Indigenous candidates.
• Provides candidate-focused recruitment assistance to Indigenous employees and Indigenous applicants; leads candidates through each stage of the recruitment process, ensuring regular communication and managing expectations throughout; coordinates with external departments and connects new self-identified Indigenous employees with the Talent Acquisition team for the purpose of on-boarding support.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors' degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resources or a related field, and at least five (5) years' recent, related recruitment experience preferably in the recruitment/staffing agency or health care industry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Fraser Health Authority values diversity within the workplace. For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis or Aboriginal ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Preference will be given to candidates self identifying as Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit.
Competencies
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Ability to utilize a variety of relevant software applications at an intermediate level including current word processing, spreadsheets, databases, ATS/CRM software, internet search tools, and social media from a recruitment perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, present ideas persuasively, and deliver formal presentations at meetings, conferences and academic institutions.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Strong organizational skills with strict attention to detail, plan and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently, and in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to all stakeholders and candidates (internally and externally).
• Demonstrates creativity, resourcefulness, ability to analyze information, and an excellent customer service-orientation.
• Ability to provide leadership to team members and lead clients and applicants through each stage of the recruitment process.
• Demonstrated ability to interview individuals to ascertain skill level.