Castlegar City Council has awarded the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce (CDCOC) a $150,000 three-year contract to deliver physician recruitment services.
In partnership with Regional District of Central Kootenay Electoral Areas I and J, Castlegar has had a physician recruitment program in place for the last ten years.
The main duties of the physician recruiter position include:
• Collaborating with local medical professionals and organizations to identify recruitment needs and develop comprehensive recruitment packages.
• Liaising with HealthMatch BC and maintaining an inventory of qualified external applicants.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, and itineraries for community visits and following up with applicants and their families.
• Managing and facilitating the recruitment and selection process, including screening, background checks, and interviews.
• Acting as a community liaison for new physicians and their families to assist with relocation and integration into the community.
The evaluation committee scored CDCOC as the highest-ranked proposal and deemed it to be the best overall value for the city.
They said CDCOC has a growing team of skilled professionals in their Castlegar office, with extensive experience in recruitment, and thorough knowledge of the city and region.
The recommendation has also been approved by the Physician Recruitment Committee, which includes Castlegar clinic physicians and Area I and J representatives.
