Economic Development Officer, Physician Recruitment

Economic Development Officer, Physician Recruitment & Retention Join to apply for the Economic Development Officer, Physician Recruitment & Retention role at Town of Caledon . The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence. Reporting directly to the Manager, Business Attraction & Investment, the Economic Development Officer, Physician Recruitment & Retention is responsible for the development and implementation of a Physician Recruitment and Retention Strategy for the Town of Caledon. This individual will provide comprehensive business support services to physicians, healthcare professionals and other partner organizations considering the Town of Caledon as a potential place of business. The role ensures the attraction and placement of highly qualified medical professionals in family practice settings providing Caledon’s current and future residents with quality health care. The Officer will provide support for the creation and implementation of Caledon’s Physician Recruitment Strategy. Functional Responsibilities Support the development of an integrated, community‑led talent attraction strategy to identify current physician gaps and develop a value proposition for Caledon to address current and future care needs. Support the development of a grants and incentives program for the Town to promote shared investment in patient rostering and medical office improvements. Assist in the onboarding process for new physicians, including community visits, to ensure a smooth transition into their new roles and successful integration into the Town of Caledon community. Research, analyze and report on physician and health services activity and trends to inform service delivery and update key performance indicators (KPIs). Maintain a database of physicians and health care professionals. Prepare briefing materials, quarterly and annual reports for Leadership and Council. Research and develop alternate revenue‑generating and/or funding opportunities relative to projects and initiatives. Promote and represent Town of Caledon in local, regional, national and international events and meetings, including local committees, and in collaboration with regional, provincial, and federal partners. Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned. The Ideal Candidate We are seeking an experienced professional with a post‑secondary education in Health Administration, Public Relations, Human Resources, or a related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in health sector engagement, physician recruitment or community development. A professional designation from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (Ec.D.) is considered an asset. Previous experience coordinating recruitment of healthcare professionals and/or working with family medicine education programs and/or directly with physicians, or at least a working knowledge of a physician’s career cycle and Ontario College of Family Physicians registration requirements, is an asset. We seek an individual with technical knowledge of Ontario’s health system, including the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) licensing and Family Health Organization (FHO) funding models. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal, written communication, as well as public speaking skills with the ability to handle significant contacts with long‑term impacts. The successful candidate will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in‑office, remote and after‑hours as required. Salary and Benefits This position offers a salary range of $87,912.40 – $109,890.50 plus a competitive benefit package. Required Documentation Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate. EEO Statement The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584‑2272 Ext. 4738. Application Deadline Applications for this posting will be accepted until January 27th, 2026, 12:00PM EST . Additional Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other. Industries: Government Administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr